Gospel singer William Getumbe has sparked controversy with his new song ‘Yesu Ninyandue’ which is loosely translated as ‘Jesus sleep with me’.
“Yesu ninyandue, yesu ninyandue, nipate mimba ya imani,” goes part of the lyrics.
“Umekubali kunyanduliwa mimi ni bikira kama Mariamu, ulimnyandua hata maji ya uzima, hata mimi baba ninyandue, niingize forever, baraka forever. Yesu ninyandue ingia ndani,” Getumbe sings.
The Eldoret-based musician rattled Christians who accused him of making a mockery of their religion and faith with a blasphemous song.
Speaking during an interview with a local news outlet, Getumbe asserted that those passing judgment on his work lack righteousness themselves.
He claimed the slang word ‘nyandua’, which means to have sex with someone or to smash someone, has several meanings.
“Nyandua has many meanings. It is slang, but Kenyans have sexualised its connotation. Music often employs indirect language as a form of creativity. In my song, I was petitioning God for elevation. Even Jesus, in his teachings, didn’t reveal everything openly,” Getumbe explained.
He further criticised fellow Christians, claiming that many indulge in pornography despite condemning his music.
“If they deem my song inappropriate, why do they engage in such activities? Why do they contribute to the popularity of secular artists like Diamond? It’s ironic that these same Christians fail to support gospel musicians,” he lamented.
Getumbe remains unfazed amid the criticism.
“I know Kenyans are not happy about my song and it has elicited various reactions. You expect different reactions from people. Insults have been plentiful, but I’m not affected by them. Kenya is 80% Christian, so if they disagree with my song, then there’s no need for insults,” he remarked.
