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A year of loss and legacy in music and entertainment

Photo Collage of Shari Martin Princess Jully, Marco Joseph and Teddy Kalanda.[Courtesy]

Across Kenya, Africa, and beyond, fans and families have mourned the loss of artists whose contributions left indelible marks on their communities, countries, and crafts.

From the soulful notes of choral compositions to the rhythms of benga and the fervor of gospel and contemporary music, the year claimed icons who shaped the soundtracks of generations. Their deaths are a somber reminder of life's fragility but also a celebration of their lasting legacies.

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