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The comeback of Sarabi Band
Sarabi band members, from right, Reuben Besa, John Maluni, Bernard Oduor, Bella Were and Peter Mbau during a rehearsal at KAG Church Buruburu Studio in Nairobi on November 13, 2024.
Photo credit: Boniface Bogita | Nation Media Group
In a third-floor studio in Nairobi's industrial area, the Sarabi Band jams through the final crescendo of their hit song Wang'ni. Lead singer Ambasa Mandela takes centre stage in an enchanting jig before Bernard ‘Master’ Oduor strikes the last note on his drums.
A brief period of silence is followed by George ‘Ndetch’ Ndiritu, the band’s long-time manager’s voice, a conversation on what the band would wear for the next day’s performance, full denim, is the consensus.
