Dancing to the song, Jowi, proved to be the perfect move for the Kenyan netball team on Nov 8, for the tune – which in their native language Luo is about a buffalo “that is a very strong animal and doesn’t retaliate” – was the soundtrack of their strong title defence at the Singlife Nations Cup.

A 55-42 victory over hosts Singapore in the final saw the world No. 23 team maintaining their unbeaten record en route to the trophy at the OCBC Arena.