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MALAIKA is a Swahili/Kikuyu/Luo rendition of the world-famous tune by the Late Fadhili Williams, a world renowned Kenyan musician. The song is about a man praising the beauty of his woman and telling his beloved that he would marry her but due to his impoverished life, he's unable to pay her bride price.

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from UNVEILED, released May 1, 2011
Originally by Fadhilli Williams. Arrangement and lyrics (Swahili & Gikuyu) by Justin “Maremba” Mirichii. Additional (Dholuo) lyrics by Odek Ochung’ and French monologue by Maurice Anguka.

Lead Vocals by Papi OdeQ and Justin Mirichii

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Papi OdeQ & TAMASHA BEATS Nairobi, Kenya

Papi OdeQ is the lead-singer/band leader of TAMASHA BEATS.
Papi's not only a Singer & a Songwriter, but also an actor & Script-Writer.
Papi OdeQ's music is greatly influenced by Benga, Rumba and Traditional Kenyan Folk Music. He sings in several ethnic dialects of Kenya, but also in English & Swahili. ... more

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