Fred Machoka Recounts Events that Led Him to Preside Over Congolese Singer Madilu's Wedding
Kenyan broadcaster Fred Machoka shared a personal story about officiating the wedding of Congolese musician Madilu System in Mombasa. The narrative highlights his close relationship with the late singer and the emotional timing of the event during a period of personal loss.
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Veteran Kenyan radio broadcaster Fred Obachi Machoka has given fans a rare glimpse into his deep personal ties with the late Congolese music giant Madilu System, recounting how a last-minute call pulled him to Mombasa to officiate the singer's wedding.
Fred Machoka narrated how he ended up presiding over Madilu System's wedding. Photo: Fredi Obachi Machoka OGW. Source: Facebook The clip, posted on Machoka's TikTok page, was filmed outdoors on his farm while he fed cattle.
Overlaid with archival black-and-white photographs, he shared his story, giving netizens a glimpse of how things turned out.
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In the recording, Machoka explains that Madilu System had fallen in love with a Swiss woman and had chosen Mombasa as the quiet, celebratory backdrop for their wedding.
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