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The unofficial Swahili cultural ambassador

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Fathiya Omar
August 18, 2022

Jamila Kizondo is a chef and an entrepreneur of Swahili food in the US. She excites Kenyans with her comedy on Swahili culture, food and clothing. Jamila's goal is to make Swahili culture popular across the globe.

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