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7-year-old Kenyan Aiko Cherono shines on The Kelly Clarkson Show 


A seven-year-old Kenyan girl by the name of Aiko Bett Cherono hoisted the Kenyan flag high after she recently took center stage at The Kelly Clarkson Show. 

Aiko, who sings alongside her father Richard went viral after her father shared a video of her singing the cover of the world-hit song Somebody You Loved by Capaldi. Her voice has since been a global melody and its then that the young star got recognition on The Kelly Clarkson Show

Sharing her dreams, Aiko explained that she would like to pursue singing as it makes her happy and it is something she enjoys doing.

“When I grow up, I want to be a singer, doing concerts all over the world, and someday, I want to meet you (Kelly Clarkson),” she said.

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Aiko’s father explained that she started singing in the shower and would hum to every song that they played, making them realize that she loves to sing.

“Since then, we made it normal for us to sing. I play, she sings and we practice together,” said Richard. 

Richard also explained how Aiko went viral and the process of making the viral video.

“She taught herself the song by Lewis Capaldi via YouTube, and when I came back home and heard her singing the song I was blown away. I told her, Aiko, we have to record this and get it on video,” he said.

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“And so on a lazy Sunday, we put up our tripod and recorded it on video and she sang, and we posted it. The response was amazing, and the video blew up.”

The American TV Star who was in the company of Nick Jonas extended an invite to young Aiko.

“I am inviting you. I want you to come to this show. I would love it if you would come to sing with me. If you ever want to, I would love to sing with you in this show,” Kelly responded.

Aiko comes from a talented family with a history in music. She is the proud daughter of accomplished Kenyan actress, singer, and radio host Monique Angelyn Bett.

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