Mueni Mwanzia has graced a lot of big platform thus an evidence that she isn't that ordinary artist but an artist of a caliber that Christ has dictated for her,she defines her music as God given and also opens up on what her music entails. She spoke on some of her life preview in an exclusive chat with Topstories Magazine Kenya.
By Erick Mutinda
Tell us in a summarized manner about yourself .
I am mercy mueni mwanzia but i go by the stage name Mueni ,i am born again christian and a gospel artist also a second born from a family of 3 children .we are two sisters and one brother .i grew up in Ngong with both my parents but though they have a trace of their roots in machakos .
I am mercy mueni mwanzia but i go by the stage name Mueni ,i am born again christian and a gospel artist also a second born from a family of 3 children .we are two sisters and one brother .i grew up in Ngong with both my parents but though they have a trace of their roots in machakos .
At what time did you decide to take music serious as a career .
Well I can't say I have taken it seriously as a career because I have been busy with school and work. So for now music is purely ministry. I believe there is nothing wrong though, in music as a career.
Till to date how many song or album have you coupled up .
I have one album which is purely audio called recipe for better maisha .i also have a latest single dubbed 'i am not alone 'and a collaboration for the song rejesha the two songs have a videos .
Has Music as part of your life made some changes in you as a person ?if yes what have you to change.
Yes, music has personally made me a stronger christian as we visit different places for ministry we interact with many people with different experiences. You get to see life in a new perspective.
What are some of the peak moment and abyss in you career as an artist .
One of my peak moment is that i have been interviewed in major shows ...and when i finished my first album i received immense support from my friends and that gave me strength to even do more.
On top of that, I have equivalently performed in major tv and radio stations such as Ntv generation 3(G3) at their artist turn up section ,truth fm with Lawrence Thuku ,kyeni tv ,kts and bibilia husema .I was also nominated in the xtreem awards 2015 in the collabo of the year category for the song rejesha .I have also performed in the totally sold out concert 2012.
Who is your dream collabo artist.
I would go for Mercy masika and also Israel whom i am in love with his song 'image 'this two artist have immense talent .
I would go for Mercy masika and also Israel whom i am in love with his song 'image 'this two artist have immense talent .
Artist have been all in arms for sometime now ,have you find you self in such ructions with corporate like the MCSK .
I believe MCSK is trying to support artists but I think they could do so much more.
What are some of those areas you call strength in you and how does it help you in soldering forward.
I am very optimistic..I believe in God's purpose and hard work.
If you had to do it all over again what will you impact in you music .
If I was to do this all over again I would start my career with established producers ...they have so much to teach and one can learn a lot.
Briefly describe your music style and some impulses in writing your music .
I do gospel music. Zouk, afro pop and rnb. But I want to diversify. I write my music based on the word of God,music has power in itself and it is personal to everyone.
How do you get people to take your music and so far, how is the fans reactions about your songs .
Music has power in itself.its personal to everyone. So its either people like your song or not, and its that simple.
In a null-shell, pass your advice to aspiring artist on the do's and don'ts of the industry.
I believe every artist is sent to a specific kind of people.I have fans who love my music and I thank God for this revelation.
Upcoming artists should respect the journey..its the foundation of a successful artist. No matter what you going through be patient. In God's own time he will raise you. And also work with other artists..don't walk alone..this journey is hard enough.
Where can our readers grab your music.
My music is on YouTube my channel is Mercy Mwanzia. Its also on reverbnation.com under my artist name Mueni. I have also enrolled in mdundo.
Whats your closing words.
As the founder of Undugu initiative that deals with promoting unity and togetherness in our society, Let us all be our brothers' keeper.
Facebook page Mueni, twitter @muenimwanzia Instagram mueni
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