Gospel newcomer, Jim Jimmy
talks to Mulika Entertainment.
Gospel artiste opens up about life,
Ministry and the latest gospel sagas.
The gospel fraternity in Kenya and
the region of late has been marred by lots controversies, scandals and allegations
ranging from pastors being caught pants down, to marriage break ups among other
not so good news especially for people who are believed to have seen the light.
Well, that’s another story for another day. Today we are focusing on our first
ever interview in our platform.
This platform has been established
to recognize and expose new/fresh talent of budding musicians, poets and fashion
designers as well. We are looking forward to interviewing anyone who is willing
to be part and parcel of this. We need your unwavering support in this.
Well to start off, MULIKA ENTERTAINMENT writer Fred Nzomo caught up with a Kahawa based gospel artiste and after a couple of hours compiled the following
interview for you. The artiste talks about his ministry, the challenges and the
latest scandals surrounding the gospel industry. Read and enjoy.
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| Jim Jimmy |
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| Jim Jimmy |
Fred: So what’s your stage name?
Jim Jimmy: Jim jimmy
Fred: Tell us about jim jimmy? who is jim jimmy?
Jim Jimmy:
Jim
jimmy is an upcoming gospel musician.
Fred:
So where does
jimmy come from and where is he based today?
Jim Jimmy:
I come from
muranga...mugoiri...but currently am in Nairobi, kahawa
Fred: When and when did you start your music
career?
Jim Jimmy:
I started sing last year..at
the age of 22...at kusini....records
Fred:
How
has it been ever since you started singing?
Jim Jimmy:
Singing is not that easy..a
lot of challenges...like .lack of money .piracy.....among others but God has been
on my side.
Fred:
Bearing in
mind what is happening today, what’s your take on the current trends in the
gospel industry? Is the gospel in Kenya taking or in the right direction?
Jim Jimmy:
In the country. Gospel
has changed....if God grants someone favor...he. or she can go far...we have
seen our gospel musician going far...eg willy paul, eshter wahome,angela
chimbalonza among many
Fred: You
are a gospel artiste, which kind or music/genre do you do?
Jim Jimmy:
Worship n a bit of
lingala
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| Gospel artiste Jim Jimmy on stage. |
Fred:
There has
been a lot of debate on social media about the genre or style of music Kenyan
gospel artistes are using like lingala,ragga,etc, whats your take/input on
this?
Jim Jimmy:
It depends on someones’
calling .people have different calling...some people can do lingala others
bongo...we are talented differently
Fred: Given a chance to
respond to those people who claim that the new breed of Gospel musicians in
Kenya is after money and not necessary preaching the gospel, what would you
tell them?
Jim Jimmy:
People should stop judging
others ...like seriously music is very tough..n In order to make money u pass through a
lot of challenges n temptations......before judging us think twice hehe
Fred: You
saw when bahati was attacked by the media for allegedly sagging in one of his
performances, what can you say on dress code for artistes especially when
performing?
Jim Jimmy:
Actually I don’t interfere
with peoples life...he is matured and he knows what right n wrong......but we should
be good example to those people who are watching us.
Fred:
You are a
fresh artiste, where do you want to see yourself in the next 5 years?
Jim Jimmy:
I would like to be
an international artiste by then.
Fred: Given
a chance to advice your fellow budding gospel, what would you tell them?
Jim Jimmy:
They should put God in
everything...n their dreams will come true
Fred:
Anyone
in your life?
Jim Jimmy:
ezn?
Fred:
What
would you wish to tell your fans?
Jim Jimmy:
Mafans nawatreasure
sana..n I have a surprise for u this year....nawapenda sana.
Fred: Any other partying shot?
Jim Jimmy:
By the way I have new
track coming soon...a dance hall one
Watch/listen to his new song WIMBO HUU here .
WE FROM MULIKA FAMILY WISH HIM ALL THE VERY BEST IN HIS ENDEVOURS.
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