Kenyan musicians died before 30
Here are 4 famous musicians from Kenya died before 30:
Nigel Leakey
Nigel Leakey (January 1, 1913 Kiganjo-May 19, 1941 Ethiopia) was a Kenyan soldier.
Nigel Leakey was a highly decorated soldier who fought in World War II. He was born in Kiganjo, Kenya in 1913 and was part of the British Army's King's African Rifles regiment. Leakey was known for his bravery in battle and was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his actions during the East African Campaign in 1940.
Leakey was sent to Ethiopia in 1941 as part of a mission to defeat the Italian Army. During the Battle of Asmara, he fought courageously and was killed in action on May 19, 1941. Leakey was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross, the highest award for bravery in the British Armed Forces, for his actions during the battle. He is the only Kenyan recipient of this award.
Leakey's legacy lives on through the Nigel Leakey Memorial Fund, which was established to support education and community development projects in Kenya.
He died caused by killed in action.
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Richard Chelimo
Richard Chelimo (February 24, 1972 Kenya-August 15, 2001 Eldoret) was a Kenyan personality.
Richard Chelimo was a celebrated long-distance runner, who specialized in the 5,000-meter race. He won a silver medal in the 5,000 meters category at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, finishing just behind Dieter Baumann of Germany. Chelimo was also a two-time Commonwealth Games champion, winning the 5,000 meters race in 1990 and 1994 respectively. He set a personal best time of 12:53.29 in the 5,000 meters category in 1993, which at the time was the tenth-fastest time in history. Chelimo was known for his exceptional kick finish, which often gave him an edge over his competitors in high-stakes races. Despite his relatively short career, Chelimo left an indelible mark on the sport of long-distance running, and his legacy still lives on today.
He died caused by brain tumor.
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Samuel Wanjiru
Samuel Wanjiru (November 10, 1986 Nyahururu-May 15, 2011 Nyahururu) was a Kenyan athlete.
He specialized in long-distance running, particularly in the marathon event. Wanjiru is most notable for winning the gold medal in the marathon event at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where he set an Olympic record with a time of 2:06:32. He also won the 2009 London Marathon and the 2010 Chicago Marathon. Wanjiru was known for his aggressive running style and was admired for his tenacity and determination. He tragically passed away at the young age of 24, due to a fall from a balcony in his home in Kenya. His death was a shock to the running world, and he is still remembered as one of Kenya's greatest marathon runners.
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E-Sir
E-Sir (May 20, 1981 Nairobi-March 16, 2003 Great Rift Valley, Kenya) was a Kenyan rapper.
He was born Issah Mmari Wangui and grew up in the low-income neighborhood of California Estate in Nairobi. E-Sir began his music career in the early 2000s and quickly gained popularity for his unique style and meaningful lyrics.
He released his debut album "Nimefika" in 2001, which featured hits such as "Jo" and "Pete". E-Sir's second album "Boomba Train" was released in 2003 and became an instant hit, containing popular songs such as "Moss Moss" and "Hamunitishi".
Sadly, E-Sir's life was cut short at the age of 21 when he died in a car accident on his way back to Nairobi from a concert in Nakuru. His death was a great loss to the Kenyan music industry, but his legacy lives on through his music which continues to inspire and influence generations of Kenyan artists.
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