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Singer Ally B, known for hit song 'Maria' is dead

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The singer reportedly passed away on the afternoon of November 1 at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital [Courtesy]

The Kenyan entertainment scene is mourning the loss of coast-based musician Ali Mwakaribu, popularly known as Ally B, who is known for hits like Maria, Bembea and Kadzo among others.

The singer reportedly passed away on the afternoon of November 1 at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital. He had been battling a short illness of Pneumonia before then.

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