Gospel artist Mercy Masika has put in her two cents’ worth in the ongoing discussion about the state of gospel industry in Kenya.
Speaking during an interview with Massawe Japanni on Radio Jambo, Masika dismissed claims that the country’s gospel music industry is on the verge of fading.
She added that currently it is the time when there is greater liberation in the gospel industry than any other time.
“The gospel industry shows the real picture that anyone goes through, there are ups and downs. It is possible that there is a relaxation in places, but that does not mean that the gospel is fading, I feel that there is a greater liberation at this time than at any other time,” She said.
Like Solomon Mkubwa, Masika also agreed to some extent in Eric Omondi’s remarks about the insult he hurled to gospel artistes, saying that she feels the comedian would have spoken more lovingly about some of the artistes he mentioned in his video.
Mercy Masika also asked Kenyans to stop focusing on the negativity.
She noted that she has traveled to many African countries and has seen for herself how people live in much poorer conditions than here in the country.
The gospel singer added that Kenyans are blessed in many ways but they don’t see it, why complaining about everything, while also saying that a lot of energy is used in highlighting negative issues in society.
“I have been fortunate enough to visit many African countries and I can say that in Kenya we are very lucky, we are blessed but we cannot know until we get there. You go to other countries and you find people walking around armed with guns until you get a shock. Kenyans should stop complaining about everything. Most media tend to only take negative things and invest a lot of time there,” Masika said.
