“June Gachui throws you into the deep end, but she knows you can swim. “While we used to just vibe to the music, mumbling the lyrics waiting for the chorus, now we appreciate the skill and talent.” “This experience has given me a newfound respect for artists,” he says. “I grew up around gospel music but I still love Aaliyah, Beyonce whom I listened to in school, Faith Evans, Mary Mary, and Cece Winans,” says the 26-year-old.Įlsaphan Njora who is also a stage actor, and spoken word artist is thrilled about his set which is a Kenyan urban music medley, and a reggae lovers rock throwback that includes Peter Andre and Sean Paul. Gospel artist Joy “Jojo” Ocholla who is appearing for the first time at The Heng, performing a gospel set says this is a learning experience of music from a different era. He is performing his favorites from 90s smooth R&B vocalists like Jon B and Donnell Jones to the Kenyan urban stars of that era including Mr Googz and Vinnie Banton. “I love this show because this is the music we grew up with as fans but now as performers, we experience the intricacies of making the music,” says Nderitu. “People have the freedom to express themselves and what better way than to evoke the power of nostalgia,” he says.
One of the stellar vocalists is Noel Nderitu who says this is the first time that the show is taking place since the restrictions on crowds imposed due to the pandemic were lifted. “We have very serious vocalists in Kenya and I only wish I was watching them sing their songs:” he says. “It is a bittersweet experience watching them perform,” says Pinye. He has been attending the rehearsal sessions for the concert, exchanging ideas with the artists, and sharing his own experiences. “To be honest I didn’t think I would still be relevant 30 years after I started my career but there is demand for music from this era and people are loving the energy,” he says.
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