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Heroism: What musicians, athletes, Herbert Wigwe death can teach us

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Nigerian banker Herbert Wigwe. He died alongside his wife and son on February 9, 2024, in a helicopter crash in the US. [Courtesy/Wigwe University]

When Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, it dominated the headlines in Kenyan dailies.

Kelvin Kiptum's death also garnered attention. It's easy to understand why Kiptum made the headlines.

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