Despite dying forty years ago, Kenyan benga legend Kakai Kilonzo continues to resonate through music played in matatus and sung by new generations, a testament to his enduring artistry.

• His music offers a blend of humor, storytelling, and social commentary, even addressing national events like the 1982 coup attempt.
• Key figure: Kakai Kilonzo, a pioneering benga musician.
• He started from humble beginnings, crafting a homemade guitar before forming the influential Kilimambogo Brothers and later leading Les Kilimambogo.