ALEX KENGA; EXPRESSION THROUGH GOSPEL MUSIC

Alex Kenga, a budding young gospel musician is underway a deal that would see him get signed in a serious record label at PMJ Academia. 

He started music in 2019 and has seen his efforts bore tremendous fruits.

He says his YouTube channel has helped a big deal in media visibility and in ensuring his ideas translate into fruition in the form of music videos.

"My YouTube channel has helped me a lot to distribute and has aided persons to know that I'm a gospel artiste," said a happy Kenga. 'Hakuna Kama Wewe' can be followed on YouTube via the link https://youtu.be/GR9AwubUGRM

"I have seen gospel music do wonders since when my father was a singer and a choir master in our church. He taught me how to sing and now I'm choir master in my church," admitted Alex.

He stipulates that in God's presence, he has nothing to give but to offer his praises because the Almighty has done changes to him and he will praise Him for as long as he lives.He offers a candid advice to upcoming gospel artistes telling them about the joy of serving the Lord. He seeks to continue inspiring youths through music to follow the church and stick to God above all things.

"To upcoming artistes, they ought to be ready to serve God with prayer, fasting which both go a long way in maintaining God's will in our lives," said Kenga.

Speaking on relationship, Alex is happy being single for now and terms himself as a bachelor of God. He doesn't have any kids for now. On Kaka Dave; Kenya pours immense appreciation to the East African star cum producer.

"Kaka Dave is a good man, good producer and a hard-working person," reiterated Alex Kenya as he switched position in a plastic armchair.

GENIUS MAESTRO; MAKING AFRO POP CLICK IN MOMBASA

Genius Maestro is a talented musician who is yet to be signed by any record label. He grinds and grills from Shanzu Ward and this has seen him record a number of trendy songs.

"I have recorded about twelve songs with my genre being Bongo Flavour - Afro Pop including songs like 'Wamegusa Pabaya' and 'Jina Langu' ," said a joyous Genius.

He started music estimatedly 3 years ago and the journey though challenging has been fruitful for the far he has pushed his records hitherto.

Speaking of his music mentors, the youthful Genius did not go without mentioning Kaka Dave who is a solid project at PMJ Academia. He highly regards the aforementioned on matters music composition, recording, marketing and distribution.

"Kaka Dave is a good musician and also a good producer. He has inspired me because of the good work he does in the music industry," affirmed Genius Maestro.

Speaking about his relational status, Genius admitted being single and points out that he is yet to get blessed by kids of his own. 

" I really don't know where I can be in five years time in this music industry but all in all, I am working hard toward my success in music," said Genius in regards to his progressive development musically.

MABE LEE; LEAVING NO SPACE TO BREATHE IN MOMBASA MUSIC SCENE

Mabe Lee Official is a teenage sensational artist currently hitting waves across Nairobi and Mombasa, East Africa at Large. 

He shadows himself as an urban contemporary artist who works with among others Evolbeat; a sleek Mombasa producer doing it bigger on radio waves.

"Kaka Dave is a nice guy, great artist, great talent and an awesome songwriter," said Mabe Lee as he commented on the fellow artist signed at PMJ.

"I started officially in 2020 but since back when I was in school I was still finding myself," reiterated Mabe Lee official.

His journey he says has been generally awesome despite the up and downs characterized by day to day life which he postulates is part of normal life.

 He seeks to write down his stage name in history books across Kenya and win himself more fans across East Africa.

"In five years I would see myself all over the place. I won't give you guys space to even breathe," he reiterated chuckingly.

Speaking on relational matters, Mabe refused to be drawn to such talk admitting his relationship status as complicated. Mabe Lee is his longtime nickname according to the musician and it soon became his stage name. He currently is signed under Evolbeat Production Label.

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Bukayo Ayoyinka Saka is an athelete playing for Arsenal fresh off its academy. 

The teenage footballer has wowed many while playing for Arsenal with his speed and amazing ball control. 

His skillset is what makes Arsenal fans yearning to see him play every matchday.

The Englishman has been in arsenal since 2018 where he has performed scoring goals or assisting for fellow teammates.

Saka was born in Ealing, England and forms part of the national squad hopefully to play at the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Saka has earned the trust of Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta and plays an agressive kind of attacking football with the help of Odegaard, Partey and Martinelli. With additional signings including Gabi and Zinchenko, Arsenal starting XL has seen development with the squad still in first position.

Whether Arsenal will retain first spot is dependent on lack of crucial injuries and an ambition to play without pressure in the coming fixtures. Arsenal will rely on Saka to pull through after a nervy draw with Southampton on 23/10/2022.

SAUTI ZA RADI, KENYAN BAND GROUP VOUCHING FOR PEACE

Sauti Za Radi is a Kenyan Gospel band based in Bamburi Ward, Majaoni sub - location. The five artists including Pastor Manu, Y Blessed, Doreen, Mercy and Margaret started out in Church and have made videos evident in social media to teach, entertain and spread messages of peace and unity to the netizens through their melodic voices.

The band started out in 2021 November 16 and has grown in populism in the recent past with the help of producers Kimande who helped them in the making of 'Jina La Bwana' and Moztach who aided in the making of 'Amani' and 'Bibilia'

Pastor Manucho says the band has helped them avoid vices whilst also networking them with persons of common interests.

"Singing has kept us in God, kept us strong and allowed us nurture our talents, remain as good role models to our immediate community." Said the humble Manu.

They are confident songwriters, composers as showcased by their music which can be listened to on Duet, YouTube as 'Sauti Za Radi 254'

"We all have a role in staying United and maintaining peace as Kenyans at all odds," added Pastor Manucho as he gave his parting shot in between smiles.

 

To support the budding band, readers can follow them on Facebook pages 'Sauti Za Radi. "Comments left therein shall be boldly appreciated," reiterated Manucho.

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Joshua Darius Kamani Wilson - Esbrand is an English footballer currently aged 20 who plays for Manchester City.

Wilson, acquired from West Ham in 2019 forms part of Guardiola's project from Man City's academy. He follows in the paths of Phil Foden and Cole Palmer after being included in the starting XL that played Bayern Munich in pre season before the start of 2022/2023 campaign where he produced a stellar display.

He naturally plays as a defender with his left being his stronger foot. This has seen him deployed few times for City at left back position with City having two left - footed LB's including Sergio Gomes and him.

He garbs the Jersey number 97. Wilson is still a growing talent and should he stay at City, football development will be assured. Cole Palmer who is also an academy sensation was enticed by Guardiola and Management to stay at the club and his game style has progressed through playing with big stars and constantly training with them at the CFA.

Wilson is also assured of game time with a lot of cups and games to compete for between now and next year hopefully, gauging by the number of fixtures.

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Harvey Daniel James Elliott is an English athelete playing for Liverpool with the senior squad. 

The footballer forms one of the academy products fresh off the clubs academy project after being acquired from Fulham.  He follows in the footsteps of Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander Arnold.

The Englishman on 06/07/2020 committed himself with the senior squad, Liverpool FC during the 2019 -2020 season; his first professional contract.

He was born in Chertsey, England on the 4th of April 2003 and is currently aged 19 years. 

The teenage sensation is five foot seven and at most times has been deployed in attacking positions by Jurgen Klopp for Liverpool FC with the aging of 'Bobby' Firmino and the departure of Sadio Mane.

The Liverpool player currently took the Jersey number 19 after previously garbing number 67 earlier on in his career.

Elliott played for Fulham between 2018 - 2019 with no goal to his name but became the youngest player to feature in the EFL cup with 15 years and 174days. From 2019, he was brought aboard Liverpool academy where he is contracted to date. 

Harvey However, had a short loan spell that saw him play for Blackburn Rovers between 2020 - 2021 where he scored 41 goals; a factor which enabled him to break through the first team.

The professional footballer plays as a winger or midfielder for Liverpool and currently is helping the side close in on top four after a disappointing start to the current Barclays Premier League season.