 Amazing, amazing, amazing. And today, I wish I had wings, literally. I would be, you know, like just flying because of the excitement, the honor. It is such an amazing moment right about now. You may not feel the presence just yet, but trust me, as we get into our talks today with Miss Lydia, you'll be able to actually understand why I am just so honored and I'm, you know, like just amazed to be in her presence right now. Ladies and gentlemen, she is our guest for the day. Allow me to give, you know, just a very special, you know, introduction. She is the CEO. Lydia is the CEO and co-founder at Dynasty Music. She is head of logistics, head of voice coaching, head of artist mentorship in Aito Jengam Sunny, head of record label, head of charity in Big Dada, gospel minister, singer and artist, songwriter, composer and arranger. Yeah, come on, I'm so excited. Hey. Well, I don't know if it's because of the MCA, I don't know if it's because of the MCA, it's because of the government, exactly. Imagine how many hearts she is balancing and she has found time to be with us today. Thank you so, so much. Karyu Bu Sana. Thank you for having me, I'm Sente. Karyu Bu Sana. Imagine, see how humble she is? Hey, hey, hey. This is so, so cool. Yanni, right now, I will cut your lesson, you know, humility is key. As much as God has lifted you up there, please stay humble for him to continue lifting you up. All right, okay. So, hey, yes, I found your introduction. Based on the profile, but would love to hear from you personally. How would you wish to introduce yourself? My name is Lydia Ndwiga. I'm a singer, I'm a singer, I'm a singer, I'm a singer, and God has just been amazing. And beyond that, there's nothing else that comes after it. Wow. Everything else, I'm a teacher, a father too. Yes. Now, to tell you something, I want to thank God and praise Him God, but more than that, He has given me the opportunity to be a vocal coach, to mentor artists, as you have seen. And yes, CEO of Dynasty Music, I am a co-founder. It's a company, it's a music-based company that we started with Mafia and say, hallelujah, bless the name of Jesus. You can not mess with me, Apple. Yeah, so we thought, since we've all had the experience in the music industry and we want to bring something good into the music industry, we thought to start a company that would just do everything that an artist needs. But our main place is artist mentorship, so that you know from the beginning as an artist, there's some things you need. And after you've recorded, then what comes after that? Because then again, I realized, even for me, as when I was starting off, there was a lot of difficulties. Now what do I do? Who do I look for? Who will help and stuff like that. So I don't want any other artists to go through that. Amazing. So even for now, even though we're not being able to go full circle, we have people who we know that can help. So I absolutely do not want to see any upcoming artist going through what I had to go through. Yeah. Guys, you better be tuning in because man, this is basically for you. Like, you know, as we had started the show, you know, Nix went ahead and said, if there is one thing he is grateful for, it's J.C. Circle show. Because we have the platform to nurture talent and to be able to showcase talent. And God has given us the opportunity now to be able to have one-on-one, you know, with voice coach, Yanny, someone that can be able to help you, someone can be able to just, with her own experience, what she went through, she wouldn't want, she wouldn't wish for you to actually go through. Yalemajaribu na kazingumu alipitia, to be who she is today. Tuning in right now. Even if you're not, you know, an upcoming artist, but you know someone who is, you know, zealous to do that, ebuskia and utandiliakum eduketinakum saidea. All right, so we come back to you. Yes. I just want us to talk, right? And we are just gonna keep it real. First and foremost, let's touch that spiritual person, Lydia. Yes. All right, so how long have you been in this journey as a gospel artist? And how long has dynasty been in existence? First of all, dynasty is actually celebrating one year this month. Yay, so we thank God for the milestones that we've gone through. It was one of those things that you're thinking, shh-tai, shh-tai, no, but this industry is harder. Why am I even giving myself more work? But then again, I felt led because then again, we've been constantly complaining about stuff in the industry, and I thought, how about we be the ones to come in because we have what it takes, I believe. So let's just make the difference. And then being a gospel minister, I think I have been a gospel minister all my life. Yeah, it's just that we were not on TV, we're not releasing videos, we're not releasing music, but I believe at the point when God creates you, he has put you in the world to be a gospel minister. Yeah, so in terms of when did I start doing it musically, I started thinking at a very tender age, but now getting out into the masses and doing videos and releasing music, I think my first song I recorded in 2009, but now getting serious about it, that was some time last year. Yes, last year, February, when I released Monday to Monday. Well, there's this quack in the salama cover that I had done earlier, but that was 2017 and you're still not really in the game and you're not really dedicated to it. But yeah, let's just say since last year, February, yeah, but don't forget I've been a gospel minister all my life. Yeah, all your life, absolutely. And that is key, by the way, because it's the fire in you that keeps propelling you to do more and wanting to do more and make an impact in the kingdom. So which leads us now to the next aspect. In this particular case, I really appreciate the fact that you're compassionate about the struggles that you went through and you didn't want to see another artist going through the same. Hence, that desire to make a difference in their lives through training and mentorship programs. Yes. So now, at Dynasty, do you guys record music songs or...? We haven't started that yet. We're still believing in God for resources to come through, however, because Dynasty Music is a music consultation center. We can refer you to the people we work with and believe me, they're good. God brought us an amazing team, so I can always refer you to someone. If you need video, we can always refer you to the best that you can ever work with. And yeah, so that's where we are at it now. But then again, because I have been an artist in a recording studio, I know what it takes and what you need to get into a studio. So definitely that will be something that we'll have to do before you walk into the studio and then I'll refer you to the people that you can work with. Yes, but hopefully in good time, we'll start now settling in and doing everything in-house. Yes. So there's this concern, music artists are actually doing great in the sense that you want to have some sort of cover, some bearings, some place where you can say, I belong to this particular team, because we all know you cannot do it alone. That's true. And so you identify yourself with a certain stable and you're there walking with them and everything. But then it so happens that, say for example, it's a stable and you feel like, hey, my vision, where I want God to lead me, is not tallying with what the stable wants. And so you want to come out. Yes, you have a contract and everything. And there's a clause. You want to respect that clause and everything. But now it reaches a point where you lose your copyrights as an artist. How does one deal with such a situation? It might sound like a cliche, but I usually tell people, please pray first. Ask God where He wants to take you, because I know there are companies that have messed people up really good and they basically give up. But I usually tell people the first thing as an artist you need to have is a vision. Why are you in this? Are you in it for money? Are you in it to minister? Or are you in it because mommy say it's so? And that's the first question I usually ask my artist. Are you here because you want to make money or because you want to minister? Or if in the secular world, why are you doing it then again? Are you because it's a passion? Or is it because someone told you, you can make money from music? Now you realize that once you have a vision, there's no time that you will go to a place that is not meeting your vision necessities. Yes. So if you go to a company that is or if you go to a marketing people that are not living with your vision, don't go there. So don't be too quick to jump into something that you're not sure what it's about. And I know the issue about losing copyrights and stuff like that, it's a mucky area. So usually tell artists, if you're getting into that direction, please make sure you have a lawyer. And sometimes you don't have the money and whatnot, but just find someone to advise you. Before you sign that contract, have someone, at least send it to someone who you could think. You can now call us, maybe we can revive you to a few lawyers, who can just go through the contract, maybe at a small fee or maybe at none. I know the people who just want to go through the contract and read it for you and then tell you what it is. Because most of us, we are told, sign here, sign here, sign here. We don't read the contract. Now when you read it, and sometimes you may not understand it because then again maybe you have not done that for legality and stuff, ask someone to do it for you. Look for someone. Even randomly just go to Facebook and find who are the lawyers that you can. And you never know, someone might be just willing to help. So just don't join something that you're not sure of. You could be getting into a cult and you don't know. Yes. Yeah. So first of all, do your research. Find out what your vision and your mission and your goals are. If they're not meeting them, leave it. I mean, God always has a way of taking you to the right places. And the only way he can do that is if you're sure that the vision that he placed in you is what is in the company that you want to work with. But the first thing, pray. Go on your knees fast. Do whatever it needs to do. And God will lead you into the right places. Amen. Thank you so much for that advice. So we come back to you, Ms. Lydia. Yes. As a voice coach, of course, mentor, there is one thing that stands out. You are actually a background vocalist. And from your profile, you know. I know this is going. Yes. So from your profile, you have worked with amazing, amazing artists that are honored in this country. You're looking at them funny. I don't know. I'm contemplating whether I should read the names or not. But in actual sense, I will omit the names. But the thing is, they're definitely secular artists. Yes. Very profound secular artists. And they stand out like they're when I say, they call them Wadaw in this particular country. And even beyond the borders. How did that come about? And you, as a Christian and gospel artist, I'm sure may receive bashes more when that is concerned. So tell us a little bit about that. And how are you handling that? The seat is getting hotter. Yeah. So well, the first thing I need to tell you is that I stopped being a BGV. OK. I, it's not that it's an inferior place to be, I learned a lot from that. But I think it comes a point when God moves you to somewhere different. And you have, because I knew if I keep being a BGV, then again, I wouldn't do ministry. I knew I was comfortable there. There's good money. There's a lot of gigs coming along. So hey, let me just do BGVs. But I knew God was taking me away from there so that I can get into the ministry. Now, I have been asked a lot of questions. You're a voice coach. You work with secular artists. You've been there before. I think at the point where you don't understand fully what God's calling in your life is, you will go everywhere. And I won't lie. I was in a position for I need to make money. I need to be known. I need people to know me. I need contacts. I need whatnot. So I tried to get involved with everything. But maybe I needed to know what God's farm calling was for me. I don't think it was a bad experience. It was a really good experience. I got a lot of experience. And it was good experience. But let's just say I am out of that life. It's a season that's gone. It's a season that is gone. And I think God also wanted me to learn a couple of things. Then again, you have to realize that when you go into a secular place, you have been anointed to bring something different in that place. So you don't live it different than it means that the anointing in you was not well manifested. I have been asked about why you train in vocal. I mean, why you vocally training secular artists. And I'm like, OK, so we'll train them. But there's one thing I always tell secular artists, we are not doing those bend over, beer kind of songs. No, I will choose a song I'm going to teach you with. Technique is what matters. So you can go and put your technique there. But I'll still preach to them and tell them, why are we going to do these songs yet? We can just lift up our hands and worship Jesus. So let them see that Jesus is in you. Because Jesus in the world, when he came, he said, you don't take people who are well to a doctor. He dined with tax collectors and prostitutes and such people. I'm not saying they are that. However, I'm just bringing it to the modern setting where we are at. Yeah, the scriptures. Yes. And what better place to minister to them in their passion? I mean, if you just go and tell them what Jesus is about and let them see that Jesus is in you first. So usually tell my artists, first of all, if you're not ready to do whatever song I give to you, I'm sorry, we cannot work with that dynasty, is governed by Bible and Christianity. So if you're not comfortable with that, it's been real. We'll be praying for you. And I know you'll come back and you'll give us a testimony. Yes. Amazing, amazing, amazing. That's very profound. Because it speaks volume as far as your spiritual maturity is concerned actually, because very many people would waver. It's true. We all need the money, the firm, the networks, you know. And just the exposure out there. True. And you see, it's the world. So the world will embrace what's his. That's true. Oh, it has, mother. So it will embrace what's hers. However, us as Christians, we know we are here, but we are thrown in the flesh because this is not our place. Exactly. So it's for us to be able to ensure that God's presence is actually manifested throughout. That's true. And I admire that about you because you've passionately vindicated yourself. Come now and notice that there's a God inside me and there's something wrong with your anointment. Yeah, that's so true. It's so amazing. I really want to continue as in, it's just so intense. This lady is so powerful, y'all. My director, we need to have this lady come back again so we can be able to pick. Because yeah, it's just intense, but we have to actually come to the end. I hope to God the few nuggets that she has shared with you have made a difference in your life because they have. Many other times as Christians, we are quick to judge one another. We are quick to bash one another. Why is this one mingling with the non-Christians? Why? But at the end of the day, she has sent a very important message home. Question yourself first. Is your anointing working? Is God felt through you so that even while you're there, you do not conform to their ways. But they actually see there's some peculiarness about you. And what would that be? That's where now you testify to them. All right, so we are going to set you free for now. So because I know the city is very, very hot, so you can be able to go ahead and, you know, wrap up the session with another song. But then I promise you, we will be able to call you back again. No worries, I'll be back. Yes, so what's cooking before we leave you? What's cooking at the moment is so beery. It's a cover I did of Travis Green's song, You Waited. It's a beautiful song. I love it. That's why I did a cover for it. We have more music coming along. I know there's one song that everyone has been waiting a video for. Santé, it's coming, guys. It's coming. Yeah, so yeah, that's where we are at. But we're ministering. We're waiting, and we are standing with you in the cup. Thank you. And it's so amazing. God loves his people. And the whole idea is he's a very jealousy God. And he loves the people that actually own him. And that's the reason why he created us. And for me, as JC Sackleshow would just want to say, we are standing with you. Thank you. Any minister out there who is spreading the word of God, we are definitely standing with them. But for you particularly, because we know that it's not easy, you're dealing with these upcoming artists who have all these visions and ideas that they have. And they have to realize, turn it down. Turn it down. Start from here and here. Breathe. May God add you more and more patience, grace, mercy, and favor be your portion. And more so, wherever you go, as long as you're in that booth, or you're with that artist, and you're somewhere ministering, may he just have a mark of excellence on your forehead. Wherever you go, thrive, sister, for his glory. Hallelujah. Amen. I take that my portion today. Amen, amen. All right, so social medias. Social media, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Facebook page, Lydia M, everyone forgets the M. So Lydia M and Dweega. Please subscribe to my YouTube channel, Lydia and Dweega. Please go to my SoundCloud. There's a song that is there that maybe people haven't heard, Lydia and Dweega still. So Lydia M, Dweega for all my social media, then YouTube and SoundCloud is Lydia and Dweega. All right. So Nix, I believe you're ready? Yeah, we're ready with the Subiri. That's the cover song. It's to bless Sana, it's one song Pianapenda and I love the cover too. Can't wait. All right. Thank you so, so much. Yes, I look forward to having you again. Oh yeah, we should. All right, cool. All right, thank you.