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Meet the Benga musician who can sing in more than ten languages

Fred Akivambo, 52, is a unique multilingual Kenyan whose mastery of a variety of local and foreign dialects is second to none. While others may struggle in speaking or learning their native language, to Akivambo who speaks at least 10 dialects fluently, it's the simplest of tasks.

The talent has earned Akivambo a reputation putting him a cut above his peers. The artist speaks Lingala, Luo, Kalenjin, Taita, Kisii, Swahili, and English languages flawlessly.

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