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Eric Wainaina - Musician
Stephen Sackur speaks to one of Kenya’s most popular musicians, Eric Wainaina. How political is this artist prepared to be?
In Kenya, hope and despair live side by side. There is economic growth, technological transformation and a youthful population hungry for opportunity. There is also grinding poverty, inequality and endemic corruption. Stephen Sackur speaks to one of Kenya’s most popular musicians, Eric Wainaina. His music addresses issues that Kenya’s politicians often prefer to avoid. How political is this artist prepared to be?
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Wed 29 May 201923:30GMT
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Interviewer | Stephen Sackur |
| Actor | Eric Wainaina |
Broadcasts
- Wed 29 May 201903:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Wed 29 May 201923:30GMTBBC News Channel BBC News UK HD & BBC News UK only