Mejja Accuses Kenyan Gospel Artists of Being Hypocrites

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Lydia M Joshua

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Legendary Kenyan artist Mejja has accused local gospel musicians of being hypocrites, after one of them requested him for Sh150,000 as a commitment fee, before doing a collabo with him.

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Speaking during an interview at Mseto East Africa radio show, Mejja explained that at the onset of his career, he had approached a renowned gospel artist at that time, and sought to do a collaboration.

To his dismay, the artist asked him for a down payment of Sh150,000 and another Sh150,000 for studio fee which he could not afford.

His explanation was in response to a question about the qualities he looks for before collaborating with an artist.

“Sana sana naangalia, kuna yule msanii akona talent lakini hana resources, na mi nishaikuwa kwa hiyo position yaani, ile time gospel ilikuwa imeshika manze, nili approchingi one of the gospel artists hiyo time, akaniambia Sh150,000 hiyo ni commitment Sh150,000 kubook studio,” he said.

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Mejja expounded that during those trying times, he made a pact with God, that if he ever got to a position where he can help upcoming artists, he would do so.

“Kitu ilikuja kwa akili yangu ni ile siku Mungu ataniweka kwa hiyo position ya kusaidia msee, mi kitu naangalianga ni character na msee mwenye akona talent lakini hana resources, hao ndio wasee mi hufanya collabo na wao,” he expounded.

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In response to whether he has ever thought of doing that gospel song again, Mejja said that he has given up and accused a lot of gospel artists of being hypocrites.

“Niligive up ju nilikuja kurealize wasee wengi wa hiyo side ni hypocrites. Wale a few nime mingle na wao unacheki vile msee anabehave yaani tabia ni tofauti,” he opined.