- Kevin Tembo, a Kenyan in Australia, is gaining attention for his uncanny resemblance to gospel artist Bahati
- Tembo said he has has been frequently mistaken for Bahati, even abroad, showcasing his global appeal
- Not just a doppelganger, Tembo is a budding singer inspired by Bahati's career and is keen on a collaboration with the renowned artiste
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a celebrity lookalike? Well, for Kevin Tembo, a young Kenyan man based in Australia, this is not a hypothetical question.
He bears a striking resemblance with singer Kevin Bahati, one of the most popular gospel artists in Kenya.
Bahati's lookalike speaks
Tembo, who hails from Eldoret, told TUKO.co.ke that he has been mistaken for Bahati many times, both in Kenya and abroad.
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“I am Bahati’s loyal fan. Many people have mistaken me for Bahati in Eldoret and Nairobi because I look like him. Currently, I am in Australia. I would like to meet Bahati,” Tembo said.
Tembo is not just a fan of Bahati’s music, but also his career.
He revealed that he is a budding singer and is planning to follow Bahati’s footsteps.
He said that Bahati has inspired him in many ways and he is looking to do a collabo with him if the singer would grant him his wish.
“I admire the way he does things. He is very organised. I’m hoping to meet him soon,” he said.
Tembo shared some of his photos and videos on social media, where he has attracted a lot of attention from netizens who are amazed by his resemblance with Bahati.
Jason Derulo's lookalike shares his desire
In a separate story, a young Kenyan artiste who resembles American R&B singer Jason Derulo expressed his desire to meet the celebrity.
The budding singer, Remcy Don, said in an interview with TUKO.co.ke that he would be the happiest person in the world if this dream came true.
Remcy shared how people started pointing out his resemblance to Derulo as a young boy, but the realisation truly hit him in adulthood.
"I will be happy if I meet Derulo. I love him. Many people keep telling me that I resemble him," he said.
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