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Solo Stars: Young artists covering popular Kikuyu classics have redefined entertainment scene

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One-man guitarists have revolutionised entertainment in Kikuyu Music, leading to a new craze that has hit the mountain region.

The craze has been popularised by leading guitarists like Waithaka wa Jane, who is nicknamed Karaiku Master after he covered an old Kikuyu song by SK Kimani, a song that was done many years ago.

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