It’s hats off as people attend the event, which is billed the first International Cowboy Day celebration in Africa
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Sheriff Knight (centre), the ‘Dancing Cowboy’, leads the line dance at Ngong racecourse and golf park in Nairobi
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People line-dance at the event, which has been described as a cultural crossover that pays tribute to the global cowboy tradition – Kenyan style
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Country music has a loyal fan base in Kenya and the popularity of the music is growing
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The International Cowboy Day celebration in Nairobi was attended by hundreds of country music fans
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Western wear is a must of course
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Sheriff Knight leads the line-dance
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The Kenyan country artist Pharry-K, who has been promoting the event
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Sheriff Knight (centre), the ‘Dancing Cowboy’, leads an even larger line-dance
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Eve and Sheila pose for a photo
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A reveller poses for a photo. The event was headlined by Sir Elvis, Kenya’s biggest country music star
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The Kenyan country singer Sir Elvis and the Urban Cowboys perform
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A crowd gathers as Sir Elvis and the Urban Cowboys perform
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