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notion that to produce you have to have large tracts of land. He's also the founder of the Alive campaign, which seeks above all things to encourage mentorship in primary and high schools. He's also an advocate for NACADA and Club 254 which seek to enlighten high school students on the dangers of drugs and alcohol. He was one of the founders of Inter prisons dance championship which is now in its fourth year with aim of giving inmates a creative outlet.
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His brother first introduced him to music by playing beats on the dinner table, and it was here that Qqu delved into the world of music. Being a fast learner, Qqu would wake up hours earlier than usual just to sit at the breakfast table and wait for his brother to come to the breakfast table and learn the next rhythm.
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Having actively delved in IT at the same time as he did dance and music. Moses Qqu has been instrumental in the shaping and creating of new media space in East and
Central Africa. He is a founding member of the Design Kenya Society which is a professional design institution that draws membership from
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plants which are cost effective and environment friendly, and are managed by the locals. He is obsessed with
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Wainaina) Having finished High School, Qqu was part of the initial group that formed one of Kenya's most successful dance companies (Ollovar), and it was here that the seeds for music were sown. Alongside Ian Wainaina they formed the group NIX and they went on
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Qqu is known for his energy on stage, having been on tour with Wyre for over three years, Dance has become a hallmark for him. With his signature grin Qqu is adored by many and is a mentor to many dance groups that have since hit the scene. Qqu has shared the stage with many artistes like
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One of 2007's best club singles, also still with NIX. This song had a great twist in that both Ian and Qqu sang in their native languages (Kikuyu and Luo) and served as a unifying factor during the period before the 2008 General
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students, professional and stakeholders in the design industry in Kenya. DKS is affiliated to
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