Veteran female gospel star Henrie Mutuku has revealed that her microphone was switched off by gospel's cartels running the industry which saw her going back to singing in church.
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10 artistes making a quiet return after failed stints abroad 5 years ago
You have seen the images Kenyan entertainers returning from their sojourn in foreign lands looking shattered, their dreams of a better life having been dealt a crippling reality check.
While their sendoff was marked with fanfare and partying, their return is only celebrated by family members and close friends.
They left at the height of their careers, but now hardly anyone recognises them. They had seen their names in lights and wanted a bigger stage, probably inspired by the likes of Akon and other celebrities of African descent who found fame in the most hyped market in the world.
5 Kenyan female singers who inspired generations 1 month ago
When singer Lenny Kravitz Friday lauded actress Cicely Tyson in an emotional tribute as a true pioneer, who bared her heart and soul so we could witness the spirit of the characters she so brilliantly portrayed”, his words -like an adamant dart pierced my soul- made me ponder and dream.
Dream of similar, exceptional Kenyan women who, like the pioneering Hollywood actress who died January 28 aged 96, trailblazed in an era overshadowed by patriarchy, and profoundly managed to touch the lives of others and jumpstart a new era for women. Their contributions to gospel music advanced the landscape in a unique and transformative way.