Oct 28, 2023 4 Min Read
The most recent Kenyan female singer to accept Christ into her life is Kush Tracey.
Teresia Ndoti Wambua, the singer of "Huwezi Nidandia," gave her life to Jesus at the Mavuno Church in Nairobi.
Nevertheless, Kush Tracey objects to the term "gospel artist."
During an interview with Pulse Magazine, she opens up about her past controversy, regrets, and transition.
Following your Sunday attendance at Mavuno Church, you gave your life to Jesus. Given that you were previously voted Best Female Artist at the Pulse Music Video Awards (PMVAs), what does that mean for your music career?
I've had remarkable success as a secular artist, and winning the PMVAs has been one of the highlights of my singing career. A few things have to change after I give my life to Jesus, including the course that my music career will take.
You mentioned that you've been having trouble mentally making this switch.
It has been a long time coming, as I mentioned. Every time I performed secular music, I had an internal conflict.
Those who know me well noticed that something different was going to happen when I started going to Mavuno at some point last year. The only question was when.
My goal has always been to inspire the current generation, and I knew that the music I was making and the methods I was using would not be sufficient to accomplish this.
That gives the impression that you regret some of the things you did in the past.
That is, quite honestly, partially true. As a secular artist, you face increasing pressure to maintain the standard that people hold of you.
To demonstrate that I could go hard and that I had it together, I would overindulge in alcohol. My inner self, though, was constantly at odds with what other people saw on the service.
At this point, are you a gospel artist?
The term "gospel artiste" bothers me since it has been used so much unfairly. I'd prefer to be referred to as a "singer who inspires."
I've known that God was preparing me to accomplish his will for me in this generation ever since I started working as a TV presenter at Switch TV in the middle of last year.
The show is centered around my passion for inspiring, motivating, and mentoring young people. My audience should be able to relate to my music. Let's imagine that my previous career in show business has vanished and that the music I make will motivate. You won't see me twerking.
The majority of the content you had on your social media accounts has been removed. And what becomes of Kush Tracey, the stage name?
Anything that did not represent the new me was deleted. That's because I've moved on from the past. I only left a few mementos, such as pictures of me with my PMVAs because they have a motivational tale.
People are free to continue playing and listening to the older songs because I have no control over what is already public. Instead of changing my name, I'll center my new brand around it. I remain that person, "Mkamba wa Masaku."
A new song of yours was just released last month. That indicates that, given the turn of events, your New Year's resolutions and projects are likely never to be completed.
Indeed. I already had a lot of songs ready for release and had a pretty good map of the year 2019. Considering that I've started working on new projects, that shouldn't be an issue. I'll have two new songs out by March 17, which is my 25th birthday.
What opinions do your close friends have regarding your choice to give up secular?
It's a pretty conflicted emotion. This is what I was anticipating. Everyone appears to have their own opinions, from artists to fans. Some people claim that I saved money in order to look for a husband, which I think is absurd.
Wahu and Amani, two artists who switched from secular to gospel music, called to congratulate me on the new direction. Some people are unhappy and believe I will lose fans. Still, this is it.I'm going about my life.
Speaking of husbands, you may have plans for that this year. Does it?
That is a crazy one, you know! I'm not in a rush to get married at twenty-four. Naturally, I've had some very serious men make advances on me. A few people I know are shocked by my recent decision and are unsure of how to get in touch with me. But, the right man will find me, wherever I may be.
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