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Veteran musicians, theatre acts, poets and fiction writers were among scores of creatives celebrated during a glitz gala last Friday, aimed at celebrating the county's sports and arts personalities. Christened Hongera Awards, the event, which was the first of its kind, was organised by the Ministry of Sports, Youth and Arts under Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba.
Bringing back nostalgic memories of the miles the creative industry has achieved over the decades, the ceremony brought together legendary acts whose work has impacted the growth of the industry since the 80s. Among the musicians celebrated included Benga musicians Bosco Mulwa and Ephrahim Maina, gospel singers Japheth Kassanga and Jemima Thiongo, theatre veterans Margaretta wa Gacheru, John Sibi Okumu and David Mulwa, film-makers Judy Kibinge and Raymond Ofula as well as fiction writers David Mailu and Kinyanjui Kombani.
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