Why Franco is in a coveted position for any living Kenyan artiste
Why Franco is in a coveted position for any living Kenyan artiste Franco Luambo Makiadi [Photo: Courtesy] In October, the world marked 30 years since the death of Africa’s most famous singer, Franco Luambo Makiadi. That is a coveted position for any living Kenyan artiste. Franco’s fame went beyond his role in associating the two Congos with ‘the heart’ of African music. Others rightly point out that his skill lay in the ability to praise and criticise the Zairean state at the same time....
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