Gospel industry nowadays has turned to be like some sort of business. Other gospel artists find it easy to involve themselves with secular music while most of them find themselves in terrible scandals not expected from a christian.
Back then the gospel industry was so powerful with real musicians like the ones we are yet to discuss. Nowadays the artists themselves don’t take anything related to God serious. In short the gospel music industry is nolonger what it used to be as many artists have turned it into money making industry.
Here are the powerful and real gospel artists Kenyans lost in the cruel hands of death.[Photo|courtesy]
1. Emachichi
Emmanuel Chibanda popularly known as Emachichi was a Congolese born but acquired Kenyan citizenship where he nurtured his singing skills. He was known for his hit songs ‘Mpokee Yesu’ and his music gained popularity all over.
Emachichi was loved by many and his music is still being played in our churches today. He was an humble and composed musician and sincerely his presence in the music industry still continues to be felt.
2. Angela Chibalonza
Angela is also one of the best musicians Kenyans lost. She was also congo born but resided in Kenya where she got married. She got involved in a terrible accident while from a performance at Egerton.
Her death took the whole nation by surprise and till today she is in the hearts of many people. Her hit songs like ‘Ebenezer’ are still being played everywhere in churches and houses.
3. Kaberere
Kaberere was was known by his stage name Kabz lost his life after being electrocuted in his carwash. He was one of the best gospel musicians back then.
He had just released the award winning collabo ‘Mwanake’ alongside Benachi. His presence still continues to be felt by the gospel industry and Kenyans at large.
4. Christonimph
Christonimph Wambui was known by her stage name Vivah. She was 20 years old when she got involved in an accident on her way to Nairobi. She was known for her songs ‘Umenitenda Wema’ and ‘Jipe moyo’. Vivah still continues to be missed in the gospel industry and just like others her songs still being played.
The above gone musicians left a legacy and their powerful messages through music are still remembered and played.
They made the gospel industry look real and back then the scandals were so rare. May they continue resting in peace.
