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Ohangla music rocked by claims of sexcapades and dark arts

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To the majority of fans, Ohangla, also known as Ajawa, is the bedrock of Luo music that moves crowds like a cult and has a special place in the hearts of people with its rhythmic beats.

From the legendary tunes of Tony Nyadundo and his brother Jack Nyadundo who breathed life into commercial Ohangla, to Onyango Jakadenge's heartwarming beats, to Onyango Aloka's 'Kanungo e teko' beats that test the flexibility of your waistline, to the new generation beats led by Odongo Swag's powerful voice and Prince Inda's soothing lyrics, Ohangla is once again on the rise.

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