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World Kiswahili Day: The most popular songs of all time

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Rajab Kalima, Rama Kocha, Tabu Obala, of Les Wanyika Band perform at the Blankets and Wine event held at Laureate Gardens, Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on April 02, 2023. PHOTO | KENNEDY AMUNGO | NMG

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By  Bill Odidi

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Nation Media Group

July 7 is World Kiswahili Language Day, a celebration of the first African language to be designated among the United Nations Language Days.

Music has been a powerful tool for promoting Kiswahili through the lyrics of songs that have become popular the world over.

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