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Kenyan ‘Michael Jackson’ who put nation on global map

By PHILIP MWAKIO | Mar. 5, 2014
The story of Kelly Brown had a tragic ending: In 1989, his maimed body was discovered at his Stuttgart home in Germany

By PHILIP MWAKIO

Credited with putting Kenya’s name on the global scene with his artistic talent, he is absolutely a legend. He was likened to American music genius and idol Michael Jackson.

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