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As 2017 draws nearer, more local celebrities are coming forward to announce their interest in participating in the upcoming General Election. Cannibal, DJ Kaytrixx, Kimdanny, Mtaliano Eliano are just a few of the celebrities who have officially announced that they will vie for political seats come the 2017 elections.

Legendary Mombasa based musician and Jungle Masters Studios CEO Prince Adio of the Ukiwa Ndani fame also joined the long list of musicians turned political aspirants. Prince Adio, who ruled the airwaves a while back has announced he will gun for an MCA seat in Freetown Ward where he will be battling it out against other contestants like Hassan Joho's younger brother, Charles, an upcoming events guru.

Adio will be vying on a TNA ticket and is said to be banking on his connection with Freetown youth.