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Ayub Ogada

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Job Seda, also known as Ayub Ogada was an iconic Kenyan singer, and famous for using Nyatiti, an eight-stringed traditional lyre. Ayub Ogada's choice in pursuing a career in music was influenced by his musical heritage--his parents and his tribe, Luo people of Kenya. He had his break when he became a co-founder of the African Heritage Band. In addition to music, Ayub was an actor. He acted in two Academic Award-winning movies. Sadly, he died on February 1, 2019 at age 63.

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