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Obokano: Instrument only played by men

Jared Ombuna, a player of Obokano performs at a public function in Nyamira County. [Stanley Ongwae, Standard]

Obokano, the eight-stringed traditional guitar of Abagusii people has had its distinct space as the only male musical instrument.

The lyre has distinguished itself as a man-musical tool over the centuries not because of any physical features on it, but just because only men would be allowed to play it.

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