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Lydia Stephens

The Valleys music artist whose songs are being played at the World Cup

A music artist from the Valleys has been selected to showcase her music in the World Cup as one of the UK's greats. Kima Otung's music will be played in front of thousands of fans who visit The Garden of Great in Doha which was opened by David Beckham last week.

The pop and R&B artist from Pontypridd couldn't believe she was selected to represent UK music for the UK's Great Campaign, supported by the British Council UK and Wales Arts International. As a Welsh football supporter, she said it is a huge moment for her to represent Wales the same year they make their first World Cup appearance in 64 years.

She said: "I feel like Wales are the underdogs in the competition, they are such a small country competing against teams from around the world. I feel like I'm on the same journey as them, being from Pontypridd and being chosen to represent the UK in this way."

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