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Whitney Houston
Whitney Elizabeth Houston was an American singer, songwriter and actress and one of the best selling artists of all time. She was born on August 9, 1963 in New Jersey to two time Grammy Award winner Cissy Houston. The legendary queen of soul, Aretha Franklin, was her godmother. Whitney Houston
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Kenya: B-Club Welcomes DJ Evolve, Can't Wait to Have Him Back on the Decks
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Kenya: Glaring Errors Raise Questions Over 2017 Polls
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