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My journey in music started with just a Sh5,000 reward

Kalenjin singer Grace Cheboi performs her hit song Very Nice Tumdo during a function in Elgeyo Marakwet. [Peter Odhiambo, Standard]

Behind every success story is an embarrassing first effort, countless failures, obstacles and hours upon hours of struggle.

Fast rising Kalenjin singer Rose Cheboi says it took her 40 years to learn what the entertainment industry had in store for her. That was after releasing her hit song Very Nice Tumdo, a Kalenjin celebration song popular in weddings and other celebrations. Directly translated, it means “the event has been wonderful.”

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