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Iconic Kenyan music composers who left a mark

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A collage of the late Blasto Ooko, Dr Arthur Kemoli and Enock Ondego.

What do Blasto Ooko, Ernest Waomba, and Arthur Kemoli have in common? They were among Kenya's best music composers, yet few people know their names and their fortunes did not reflect the richness of their work.

If you've ever hummed or sung "Cha Kutumaini Sina" or "Jiwe la Pembeni," you have Blasto, who passed away on September 16, 2024.

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