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How hard life in Nairobi taught King Karz music lessons

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Rapper King Karz. {Instagram/ k.a.r.i.t.a}

    Raised in Nairobi's Eastleigh estate and later moving to Kayole, King Karz is a rapper and songwriter currently based in Perth, Australia.

    "Music has been my lifeblood since I began writing songs at the tender age of nine. As a rapper and songwriter, music became my canvas for self-expression, a platform to share stories that mirrored my experiences and those of my community. The everyday struggles and triumphs fueled my passion, and I yearned to uplift spirits and spread hope through my lyrics," he says.

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