This archive report was first published on 24 September 2019.
Published on September 24, 2019, a viral audio clip featuring a young girl with a heavy Meru accent captured the hearts of many internet users, inspiring countless songs.
The Ochungulo Family, a Kenyan boy group, was the first to release a song titled 'Mbinginjii imekurwa na ndogii' with the girl's audio as the chorus.
Over the weekend, the trio tracked down the child, identified as Happiness, and her mother from Meru, and promised to pay her school fees for the next year.
According to the Ochungulo Family's social media post, it was a pleasure to meet Happiness, and her story is touching. They decided to pay for her school fees as a token of appreciation for bringing a smile to their faces.
The undated audio clip was widely shared on social media, showcasing the girl's bold responses to the man's questions with her heavy Meru accent.
