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Mary Atieno captivates Dandora church with her performance

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Mary Atieno captivates Dandora church with her performance

Kenyan gospel singer Mary Atieno gave a lively performance at a church in Dandora, Nairobi, on 12 November. A video posted on TikTok by Gloryland Churches Dandora prompted numerous reactions from viewers, who also discussed her personal journey, according to Tuko.

Kenyan gospel singer Mary Atieno performed on 12 November 2026 at Gloryland Churches in the Dandora neighbourhood of Nairobi, where her lively performance sparked enthusiasm among worshippers, according to Tuko.

A video posted on the TikTok account of Gloryland Churches Dandora quickly attracted online attention. Comments particularly praised Mary Atieno’s journey, after she lost her sight and suffered a stroke before resuming her professional and musical life.

Beyond gospel music, Mary Atieno has also worked as a secondary school teacher and became a wife and mother. Internet users widely expressed their admiration for her resilience and talent after her church performance was shared.

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