I am a firm
believer that talent is one of greatest gifts one can get from God. I personally
believe in talent and it is for this reason that today am running this program
called msanii ibuka on my blog MULIKA ENTERTAINMENT. I like supporting talent
the best way I can and that’s why am investing my time on this. No pay tho.
Well it’s
our habit and a trend we like so much and that is getting uprising artistes,
interview them then publish the interviews on our online blog. By so doing we
believe that these artistes will get exposed and get the morale to pursue their
dreams in this industry. It’s all about motivation, encouragement and support.
For our msanii ibuka this week, we feature JAFAR SILVERBOY
a Nairobi based uprising artiste. It was an emotional conversation as the
musician narrated to us how difficult and hard life was after losing his
parents. JAFAR tells us how he lived his life in Mombasa and Nairobi,in the hands of his sister,their neighbor and also with his uncle, his education
moments where he was forced to drop out of school for some time while in form
two, got to do odds jobs to raise money that enabled him to complete his high
school education as a private student and how passion for music made him do
some mjengo hustle to record his first song.Today he has recorded several tracks and you can get his song njoo on youtube. This one will inspire you big
time.
Writes FRED
NZOMO
Read and
enjoy.
MULIKA: Thank you for accepting our
invite sir. And coming on for the interview. So can you briefly tell us about yourself?
SILVERBOY: It’s my honor. Am JAFAR NYONGESA the last born from a family
of three. Am from western Kenya but grew up in Mombasa and Nairobi under different
guardians due to the loss of both my dad and mum at the age of three.
MULIKA: Sorry for the untimely demise of your parents. When was this and
how was your life without parents. What did you go through in their absence?
SILVERBOY: That was back in 1997. Life without parents!!! What hell of a
life!? Not having them closer really made my life miserable. I endured
difficulties in learning Eating, clothing and everything one gets when having
parents.
MULIKA: Let’s talk about your education and upbringing for a moment. Tell
us about it.
SILVERBOY: I went to Bamburi primary school in Mombasa. Then later joined
Sihilila R.C School. hahahaa a weird name huh!? In western, under a neighbor’s
care whom we were not in any way related. There is where I did my KCPE. Due to
my excellent performance, my uncle offered to take me to a secondary school. I joined
Kamukunji Sec. Earlier before being taken care of by a neighbor; I used to stay
with my sister who by then was married though young due to lack of support. I
studied at kamu secondary up to form 2 only for Dramas from my uncle's wife to
start. I was forced to drop out of school and start hustling for myself. I did
Mjengo for quiet a time then used my primary cert to look for a job. I got one
as a Watchman at the age of 18 and worked at night only to do my KCSE as a
Private Candidate.
MULIKA: Let’s talk about what you are doing at the moment. Music. When
did you get into music and why?
SILVERBOY: I started singing at a tender age. I realized I could sing
when I found myself remixing Mbona umeniacha by Mr.Nice. I was good in singing
along and from there I found myself writing my songs. I Had Passion for singing
and I Felt I Should do something to remember my parents and that’s how I became
Msanii. I went on Practicing only to record my first single Known as All I
need, at Grandpa Records from my Mjengo Wages back in 2012. hahaa why!!?? It’s
because I love music n it’s the only way to tell what I went through. n talk of
difficult life, I do music as a result of what I through.
MULIKA: From your own point of view, how has your journey as a musician
been? The challenges and how you have been working them out to this far.
SILVERBOY: Actually music isn’t a joke n it’s a long journey which needs
patience. In music you spent money which means u need to work extra hard. There
are so many challenges in music like being discouraged, not having capital and
lacking support. I have come across many others being played by those you
entrust your carrier with [producers, promoters, managers] but I never gave up
all I did was giving god first rank, working hard and believing in myself no
matter what. Prayers, hope n hard work!-
MULIKA: In relation to the above statement what do you think is the
biggest problem facing Kenyan young artistes and how can it be avoided or dealt
with?
SILVERBOY: First, all young artists out there should come up with relevant
ideas. And also shouldn’t force time coz it will never fall into their
schedules. The biggest problem facing our young artist is lack of publicity and
mentorship. Salute to MULIKA ENT. If they had a publicity platform as such,
things wouldn’t be worse for them. Also upcoming artistes should keep it in
their minds that, a talent is an inborn ability which never runs out of time. So
they compose themselves n work hard as they move towards god's time. Don’t
rush. Do music out of passion not for money.
MULIKA: Music production is one sensitive thing that determines whether
your song will be good or not. This far, are you satisfied by how your stuff
have been produced?
SILVERBOY: To be frank am not especially with how my first two songs were
done for me. It’s hurting for someone to tell you. You played your part well but
the producer failed you! But am not complaining coz my third production is
satisfying. Having a caring producer who doesn’t take you for just a customer
is most important.
MULIKA: And as you have said, we have a crop of producers who are
incompetent and are taking the young innocent artistes just for customers. Your
word for these artistes and these wannabe producers as well.
SILVERBOY: For Artistes, just as you need a business plan to start
business, it’s the same way you need to have a proper preparation before
booking a session. Have a good background of a producer you wanna work with. Producers,
if am praised for a job well done, you are also praised so make a product that
earns u respect n more artistes.
MULIKA: The media has been criticized by a majority of Kenyan artistes
for playing a lot of foreign content. on the other hand, the media has defended
itself by saying that they play what fans are asking for and also alleges that Kenyan
artistes are 'lazy' and that they are not working hard to produce good music. Who
is being honest here? And do you think the media is doing enough to our
homegrown artistes?
SILVERBOY: The media is true but its part of the reason
why Kenyan talent is dying. We cannot be Americans coz even we try; we will
always be number 2. I once took my track to a certain channel only to be told
for my track to be played the whole week, I need to pay 1500. For god sake who
pays them to play internationals!!? Fresh and good stuff is down there. Let
them give the upcoming a chance and they will be proved wrong. Even though,
laumu mwehu na ulaumu kifaranga pia. Artists, how do you expect your video to
be played when the song is on drugs n video on love!! The media isn’t doing
enough neither are artistes doing enough to attract the media
MULIKA
: So
who should do what?
SILVERBOY: Artistes should do what’s considered good enough by media n
media should realize charity begins at home n also you blame as you correct not
by avoiding!!
MULIKA: This far, what is that one thing that you have done that makes
you proud of yourself? Achievements and how many projects have you done so far?
SILVERBOY: Am proud of myself for being a considered a good script and
song writer. I wrote a song called madeni for a guy called monaz and a script
for neno la bwana by kizo b which is doing good. So far I have 4 track namely
all I need, maisha mapambano, njoo whose video is on youtube and kazi yangu.
MULIKA: That’s absolutely credible
man. So what’s your future plans for your music career and life.
SILVERBOY: Be a Recommendable Songs and Scripts Writer, an International
Artist and a Mentor.
MULIKA: Family wise? Anything on the ring finger?
SILVERBOY: Hahahaaa Not Yet. Got a
dream! And it’s until it becomes reality first.
MULIKA: We appreciate and thank you so much for your time. Any partying
shot?
SILVERBOY: Thanks a lot. Msanii mwenye akili timamu huchonga maneno
yanayo leta fahamu.! Usikonde wala kujitia kitanzi kwani Bwana Yupo. Mfanye
Mpenzi, andika Barua ya Mapenzi Ukijua Si Kipofu atatuma Msaidizi
MULIKA: It’s always our pleasure and it was great having you.
SILVERBOY: Thanks a lot for hosting me here man. May you be blessed for
the great job you are doing. Finding potential in upcoming artist’s n nurturing
them is no joke. Thanks a lot and salute to the entire MULIKA ENT CREW. For my fans, one love!! Dream big, achieve big!
You can get silverboy on facebook JAFAR SILVERBOY YULE MSANII.
From MULIKA ENTERTAINMENT, we
wish silverboy all the best in his endeavors
MULIKA ENTERTAINMENT supporting talents.
It’s all about my society
Be the change you want to see.
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