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Why Sam Mangwana loves Kenya and East Africans

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Sam Mangwana

When he released the hit song Maria Tebola in 1983 and thereafter Suzanna Coulibaly, Sam Mangwana proved to the world that he was a Rhumba icon.

His captivating voice has significantly contributed to the growth of Rhumba music in Africa and the world.

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