“Music is in my blood”: Kogo Basilisa, 79, the Mashujaa Day dance sensation
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“When music is in my blood, I dance, and I give the best dance that my mother showed me.”
At 79, retired teacher Basilisa Singoei, popularly known as Kogo Basilisa, has become an internet sensation, attracting attention from Kenya and abroad.
Her story reflects how hosting Mashujaa Day in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County, for the first time has created opportunities for local artists to showcase their talent, preserve their culture and earn a living. Kogo Basilisa, who retired in 2002 after 34 years in teaching, began singing publicly in 2016.