According to gospel musician Israel Mbonyi, his hugely popular song “Nina Siri,” which made him famous throughout all of East Africa, was only ever a dream.
Speaking at a press conference following his arrival in Nairobi, Mbonyi explained that the song initially came to him in a dream and that he later wrote it down.
He added that his team assists him in writing all of his Swahili songs.
Before he made the decision to write the song, Israel said that he had two dreams that included the melody.
“On April 18th I had a dream of someone singing ‘Nina siri, the voice also said ‘Waambie wanao lia’ and that is when I knew it was a lyric song for me and would make a good song. My team helps me write Swahili songs. I speak Congolese Swahili which is not fluent .” he revealed
Mbonyi gave a reason for his success as being available to God and accepting His calling which makes it easy for Him to use you.
The gospel minister also opened up on a possible collaboration with Kenyan gospel artists – even though he has never interacted with any of them before.
He clearly stated that he cannot collaborate with secular artists as he only sings about Jesus.
Asked if he could acquire Kenyan Citizenship, Mbonyi gladly accepted the offer saying Kneyan is a beautiful country.
“I am open to collaboration with only gospel artist but anything else not related to the gospel and Jesus I cannot do. I love Kenyans as they showed me more love and support in the short period of time I sang Nina Siri,” he concluded.
Israel Mbonyi will be headlining the Africa Worship Experience concert at Ulinzi Sports Complex over the weekend.
