Leteipa the King

'They Were There' - A song dedicated to volunteers

Dedicated to all our incredible volunteers past and present, Leteipa the King performed his song 'They Were There' at the 2022 VSO Volunteers Impact Awards. Watch the music video below.

Leteipa the King

About Leteipa the King

Kelvin Leteipa otherwise known in the music industry as Leteipa the King is a talented afro-pop artist from Kajiado Kenya. He is a vocalist, guitarist, composer, rapper, script writer, artist and actor.

Leteipa volunteered on the International Citizen Service Programme (ICS). Using his deep vocals, he portrays stories of real experiences.

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Missed the awards?

No problem, we’ve got you covered! You can watch a recording of the full ceremony, see the full list of our incredible award finalists and find out more about the nomination and judging process. 

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