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So I used to enjoy. And so by that, when I finished my high school and now was transitioning to university, I happened to tell my dad I want to sing. So he said, let me pursue my diploma in journalism. And then when I was pursuing my diploma in journalism, that's when I told my dad I want to go to the studio. He thought I was joking. So when I was pursuing my journalism course, I took my phone and then I took a list of friends and I told them kindly support me. I'm planning my music project and I need your financial support. Can you believe, within a week, I was able to raise 11,000. I went and paid, I did my record at the heat score studios at the Casangas. So I went paid and then came home and showed my father. This is the receipt. What did you say? Wow, he supported. He said, if you're really serious about this, then let's do this. But what about school? I continued schooling as I was doing my recording. So there I had a group of close to 15 people that I worked with vocally on this album. The good thing about this album, it took me almost like half a year for the audio production to be complete for this album. So I had my producer, Mike McLaughlin. He did for me a different, the good thing, he listened to my music and at that particular time when I was in the studio, Rafton happened to pass by. And he said, you're here. I said yes, so I'm serious on my music this time. So he welcomed me and he told me go for it. So I happened to do the eight audio track. The good thing about my beautiful album, it has different genre of music. This one it has gospel hip-hop. It has gospel hip-hop. I've been able to hack hip-hop, R&B, Lingala and Afrofusion. And this time round I'm going to be doing Redim. All in this beautiful pack. All of them in one? In one pack. So when I finished the album, I happened now to graduate and also make a decision on my line of life. And now I did my wedding in 2015. Got married to a very great guy. His name is Jeff Cohen. He's a producer. Yeah, the producer. So for him we were blessed with two boys, three-year-old and one-year-old. And now he happened to produce for me the video for this album. And by his support I was able to finish the project. And now able to now graduate in promoting my music. I launched the album. I launched in 2016. I launched the album. And then now from there now I took a break Kedogo musically because I was raising the kids. From 2016, right? Yes, yes. I took a break from raising the kids. And also now decided to now be home mom. Taking care of the kids. And then now from there last year was my biggest challenge. Wow. When I had my second son. I had a baby prim, seven months. So we had to be in Kenyatta for three months. So he was fighting for his life. So him coming out strong and coming out alive. I really love to encourage mothers who are pregnant that they shall carry their pregnancy and God shall bless them. It's not an easy thing to see mothers outside there working, trying their best even when challenges come through. I respect mothers so much. And I'm a mother as well. And all the mothers outside there. God bless you and salute you doing a fantastic job. So now from there now, this year I've taken my music to the next level. So I'm promoting my music. What's the name of the album? The album is called Nchungawango. Nchungawango. I'm promoting my music in supermarkets and I've been able to reach out on shop to shop basis to create awareness on my album. And thank you for giving me an opportunity. And please you can get my album. The album is going for 300 Kenya shillings. You can also give me a call on 0726745 1938 and you get your album. So why did you decide to take on that? I would call it traditional kind of, you know. The old school. Yeah, kind of selling your music. Because these days people are just doing it online. We don't see people spreading or just taking their albums around to people. Wow, that's a very good question. Yes, the online is a very great market. I'm also working on my online market. And I also realize that as most people have drifted their most attention online and forgetting all the traditional way. Can I assure you that I've tested the waters. The market is ready even for the DVDs. Really? Yes, actually most cars are playing DVDs on their cars. So people have laptops. People have Android phones. You can access if you want to promote my music. You can WhatsApp me, I send you and then you promote me. So using both the online and also the traditional, it's working. Okay, you use both, not just stick to one. Don't stick on one. Use both because people love to see who are you, what are you giving us, what are you blessing us with. Yeah, so I've tested the waters. It's positive. Actually, I've found a tremendous positive effect on the one-on-one market with my clients. And I respect all the people who've supported me and thank you so much for your support. How hard is it right now, especially in these COVID times? It was already hard for people back in the days. Like when you try to sell something to somebody, especially on the streets or in the supermarkets, some people are just, they just ignore you. So it's not that easy. And especially now we're being told, maintain the distance and everything. How are you going about it? Fantastic. Number one, I usually have my sanitizer. I put on my mask all the time. Keep social distancing. And also share your product and make sure that you also maintain, when you have in a conversation with someone, you're able to be clear, transparent and honest with what you have. Yeah. Do you kind of play for them what you want them to listen to? Oh, fantastic. Or do they just buy it? No, no, no. So I have my phone. I use my phone because I'm not able to carry all these big gadgets. Yeah, the big speakers and everything. I just use simply my phone. And I show you my product and I have my product and I am the product. So with that, actually, I'm pleased even to meet and talk with you in person and even share and get to know who I consume in my product. Yeah. And I appreciate for all those who are supporting me. Big ups to you. How is the feedback from all those people that you've managed to sell you? Let me say the feedback is, it's amazing. Actually, right now with this COVID, with the challenging times people are in, people need, they need, they need God. They need hope. Yes. They need, they need that thing that can push them to do, I mean to work day in, day out. People are so hard working. Yeah. Coming to work on a daily basis, consistently, just hoping that God shall provide for your business. It's a lot of, it's, it's, it's, it's, you're stretching your faith to the next level. Yeah. So I would say people really, really need music and really need music that can bless and, and give them hope. Which is your favorite song out of the age tracks? Fantastic. Oh yeah. I love Chungawangu. I can tell you something about the song. Yeah. Chungawangu, I used to have my math, my mathematics teacher. Mm-hmm. She, I was in class three and, and she used to sing for me a song in a, most Catholic sing, like Chungawangu. Mm-hmm. So one time I really failed maths. Mm-hmm. And he called me. She called me and she told me, sit here. Mm-hmm. I'm going to give you tuition for the next few months so that at least you improve on your maths. Yeah. She told me, I want you to always believe on something. I want you to always believe in God that he will always be your guide. Mm-hmm. From now until your youth and your teenage and even in your, in your generation. Yeah. And unfortunately after, after a few months he, she passed. Mm-hmm. And that thing really striked me because I didn't know why she would tell me that. Yeah. So I used to. This is class three. Yeah, when I was in class three. So I, I wrote the song. This is 2020. Yeah. Wow. So she had a very deep impact on you. She realized I was, I used to sing. Mm-hmm. And I used to sing on parades. She used to call me to sing on the parade. Mm-hmm. So I used to sing that song. She told me to sing. Mm-hmm. And then I, I meditated on what she told me. Mm-hmm. And I said, okay, fine. I'm, I'm, I started, I wrote this in Chungawang when I was very young. Mm-hmm. I just wrote a small verse and I didn't even finish the song. I went back to my drawing book where you put books shelved. Yes. So I took the book and then I record, I had a small radio and a small cassette. I recorded and then I, I played it. And, and then I said, I need to finish this song. I've never finished it ever since. Mm-hmm. So let me, let me see if I can call my sister and friends to help me maybe. Yeah. So from there, I wrote the song. Mm-hmm. And in my, when I got saved, I got saved in 2011. Mm-hmm. When I got saved, I realized that God truly has been God in my life. In the difficult times, he has always been there for me. In my luck and my abundance, he has always been there for me. And, and for every other person who has been living in God, God exists and he truly exists. He's, he is a life giver. He's a life changer and God can do anything for you if only you pray and ask him. By faith, you shall receive it. Mm-hmm. So this song is so powerful. Get it today. Mm-hmm. And grab a copy today. You've just given us a little bit of a taste of Michungawan. Yeah. So just give us some more. Oh, can I, can I start off and sing it? Yes. All right. So I'm going to sing it here. Yes. All right. So, so gospel. So singing gospel. Okay. But it is ish ish, gospel ish. Yes, they call it gospel but it doesn't really speak to you. Yeah. Well, this song reminds me of a few of your primaries. Mm-hmm. And then there was that one lady. Mm-hmm. She was the leader. Yes. She was the leader. Yes. She was the leader. Yes. She was the leader. Yes. She was the leader. Yes. She was the leader. And on that note, what's your take on what we are saying right now? Like the gospel industry is changing like tremendous things. People are singing music at not what we used to have back in the days. Yeah. Mm-hmm. Yeah. What is- What is your take? What is different? And how would you want it to be? All right. Let me say the gospel industry is really evolving. And one of the things that I came to realize is as gospel artists are really doing their best. Lyrically, when you say about the content creation, I say it's about what inspires the artists because like for me in person what inspires me, I compose my song through life experiences and through the word of God. And also different artists have different assignments in the music industry because we are all reaching the world through our music. And so I believe that right now people need to hear godly content, content that can be able to be related with God's word because the Bible says that in the beginning there was a word and the word was with God and the word is God. So if you can be able to translate everything that God speaks through you in your composition, you'll be able to impact lives because we are all human beings. We listen. We listen. We translate what we listen to. And one powerful thing I learned about music. Music is a piece of art that goes to the ears and straight to the heart. And when you're able to not only reach out to people but also transform lives, people listen. Actually I realize at times when people are in the challenging times and they listen to something that uplifts their spirit, trust you me they don't stay the same because of the power of music. Music is very powerful and if you can be able to encourage our composers, our producers to continue doing their best in producing great music and great content, I believe that it's not personally for you benefiting but also reaching out to souls that need to go to Christ. For me, the souls that are outside there is important for them to get saved and also their lives to be transformed through Jesus Christ. Yes, true. So you say that you're doing so many genres, it comes to gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and you said you're doing, I don't know if you have done it yet, read them, right? Is it? They are ready. The read them one, it's audio. I'm here to do the video for it. So it's among the album. No, the reading is the bonus track. I call it the bonus track. It's actually the one that I'm going to be doing my next release video. It's called Adam and Eve. Actually this particular reading is dedicated to couples in terms of the story about the creation. Watch out, that video is coming soon. So you said you're doing reading, right? And in Kenya, we have the new genre called Gengaton. So it's not bad for you to sing a Gengaton, Gengaton gospel song. Gengay, yes. Oh yeah, that would be great. I've never tried the Gengay one, but if I'm able to be posed a challenge with a producer, I can see how I can do it. You know, I'm so waiting for that reading song. Please come back when it's out, because we've had so many gospel Gengaton songs, so I just want to listen to the reading one and see if there is still that powerful content in the gospel reading and compare it to the Gengaton gospel. Yes. I'm going to try that one, but for now, there's one that really out stands, there's one hip-hop track, it's called Your Beginning and Ending. That track, actually it's powerful, it's in one of these albums, it's a hip-hop track. And for all the hip-hop artists, I've got you covered on this. That challenge, I'll take it up when I may be on my third project. So right now, I'm working on my next project, which will comprise of different other genres but also upgrading. Yes. Okay, I think we'll play that hip-hop song. We end the show today. All right. Thank you so much for coming through. I'd like you to share once again where people can find your album and your songs online and offline. All right. So yes, I'm so grateful to have you in my audience and thank you so much. My name is Furaha and today I have my album called Mchungawangu. It is a collection of eight songs sung in Kisohili. Get your copy today by ordering on 0726745138. The DVD is going for 300 Kenyan Shillings. Give me a call on WhatsApp and also on Facebook, get me Furaha Gizaiga and let's keep the conversation going. Yes. So as we wind up, today in the morning, we had a discussion and we were asking guys at home, why is it that women don't approach, pursue men, not approach but pursue men? All right. What do you take on that? My take on that. Before you answer that, you said you were married, right? Yes, I'm married. Yes. So the first question is, who cut your adu? Oh, actually let me say this one was very challenging. I was not challenging. It was very interesting. For me, my husband is watching. I also want to say hi to him. So actually he is the one who approached me. Thank you. Second question. Yes. Who proposed to who? He did. He did. Oh, yeah. So the question is, who is the one who approached you? That's a very good question. Actually I've never thought about it, but I usually say that men are hunters. They're designed to hunt. So they hunt knowing what they're hunting for. And when they get the hunter, they hunt tea. Actually, basically men, they always know what they're looking for in a woman. And when they find it, trust me, they don't go back. They have already made the decision a long time ago. So you just go. So can I say hi to my husband? Yes, please do. Okay, Jeff Coyne. I'm so grateful and thank you for giving me an opportunity to have this album out. I also want to thank you for your love and support to us as a family. And also, you're doing a great job. Also, I love you. I love you, sweetheart. Thank you so much. And also for my sons, Jeremiah Weiss and blessed Faber. You are great, great, great, great babies and you're going to grow like champions and you're going to prosper in Jesus' name. And thank you also, Isako, for giving me an opportunity here and looking forward to come back again. And also sharing with you more.