Maina Kiwiri
The Right things are not right to the wrong minds.
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Wednesday 19 October 2016
LET JIMMY GAIT et. al BE
by Maina Kiwiri (@MainaKiwiri)
#Mungu_hapendi_ujinga,
#Mungu_hawezi_Kuvunjia_simu, just a sample of allegedly new hit songs by @jimmygait. Some have even gone ahead to create memes on the same and posters
alerting fans of his new music. All these are supposed to make us laugh...
Jimmy gait is not on the receiving end alone. There is his brother Willy Paul Msafi. A recent post circulating on social media welcoming Chris brown to Kenya
before KOT kidogokidogo wanted him deported ASAP (hihihi kot apana mchezo, the
new government) the post went forward to warn C.B of people to watch for; jimmy
gait and willy Paul. #KenyansWhy? While the two are renown gospel artists,
recent songs by the same have had massive criticism as being less godly or
lacking in Christian content and mainly used for entertainment purposes and
commercial. With songs like Yesu ndiye sponsor, a cover to Adele’s hello hit
song among others, Jimmy Gait has been criticized for not taking ministry and
God’s word seriously. Some people even say that his songs have not reached the
required threshold of gospel music. Am still to find out what the threshold is.
On his side, Willy Paul has been criticized of living a life that does not portray
godliness. His music is said to seem like it’s sang more to a lady than to God.
He is also said to be arrogant and proud as well as his music lacking the
required threshold for Christian music.
The two are
just a representation of other gospel artists whose music under the lenses of
Kenyans especially those on twitter @Kot are not worth being termed as gospel
songs. Other music under this category include; Bamba Mbaya by kelele takatifu,
Lover by Bahati, Mateke by Size 8 Reborn, Niache Niimbe by Pitson among others and the
latest one in this category being Thitima Anthem by Kymo and Stigah.
Surprisingly,
all of these music above and others unmentioned are all local urban gospel
music that fuses a lot of sheng slang and Swahili. None of the songs under the
umbrella has been done using Swahili or English only. Could we probably say
they fall under this category because people don’t take sheng slang as a
serious language? Or it’s probably true that these songs don’t reach the
threshold of Christian music whatever that is?
Well
whatever the reason for this criticism is, am not here to defend or dispute any
one of them. All the artists above have their inspiration for their music and
reasons for each. Let’s leave God to do his work. It’s unto him to judge; not
us. While we may think such songs as not being serious due to the fact that
they use Sheng to communicate, I think God is the author of all languages
including Sheng and he understands it even better. Above all else, God judges
the motive. Before I forget, Luke 6 vs. 37 reminds us not to judge and we will
not be judged. Not to condemn and we will not be condemned. We are supposed to
correct each other with love. If one thinks some of these songs are not godly,
they should air their corrections with love. Some of us; in fact most of us in
our criticism are not close to correcting with love. Most of you condemn these
songs with a vigor you would be mistaken for God himself with the authority you
do these. Some would even seem to have come from heaven to discuss the same
with God. Judge Not.
For our fellow
gospel artists, this is a call for content. A call for Biblical teachings.
Music inspired by the word of God or in line with it. Let us not doubt your
music simply because its content is in contrast with the word of God. Your
lives as well should portray this God you sing about and your allegiance to his
word should be seen in you as well. This way, your message will reach men and
women Christians and non-Christians alike without criticism and will have more
impact. Above all else the motives of your music should be right. Without this,
it’s all chasing after the wind. God judges your motive and sees it. He knows
you inside and out. Your life is in the palm of his hand and He understands
your every move. Music with a motive apart from God will probably yield you
followers, likes et cetera but all these will one day pass away. Some little encouragement on the criticism, 1st
Corinthians 4 vs. 3-4 should help you out. “I care very little if I am judged
by you or by any human court; indeed, I do not even judge myself. 4
My conscience is clear, but that does not make me innocent. It is the Lord who
judges me.”
Then this
is a special part for you who disregard music just because it’s done in Sheng
slang. You only think spiritual music is one that is done in your local dialect
or that done by renown international musicians like Don Moen. You cannot take
music even in your church done in a reggae beat or other genre like hip-hop and
others because you think its authored by the devil. SHAME ON YOU. Time has come
for you to come out of your stupor. The world is changing. We no longer live in
the 19th century. Change is good and it’s inevitable. New trends are
coming up and you need to embrace them; only add caution and wisdom.
Just
before you quote Romans 12vs 2 “Do not conform any longer to the patterns of
this world….” For your defense, also remember there is part b of this verse
that calls you to “be transformed by the renewal of your mind.”
With this I
plea we leave God’s work to Him. It is unto Him to judge; this includes this
music and not we human beings. Juu ya io story nmeenda lakini Let Jimmy Gait et
al BE.
Sharing is caring. Dont forget.
Thursday 18 February 2016
OUR EYES WERE OPENED
In view of the recent turn of events over the past few days
@chukauni, some things came to light;
just how weak n feeble our hearts are. How we take things for granted
until we finally realize that they are not normal. For instance; breathing, traveling
home safely or reaching your destination, good health, just but a few.
See, had the accident that allegedly took mercy Sang's (one of the
students @chukauni) life not happened, most of us would not have cared let
alone remembered to pray for their journeys and those of other students on the
way. I recall the conversation in one of the Whats app groups everyone wanting
to know how the other's journey was fairing on and texts thanking God for their
safe journey when they reached home. On his way home, one Kipla Kevo was in a
vehicle that got flat tyres twice in the course of his journey and we were all
praying for him. Another student Maggie was involved in an accident but came
out unharmed. How the group whats app platform went active thanking God saying it
was a testimony (which is true by the way). Those are just some few cases on traveling. Some even feared traveling home for their lives.
#oureyeswereopened
IT TAKES GOD'S MERCY TO TRAVEL FROM ONE PLACE SAFELY TO YOUR
DESTINATION.
Then came in Tony Munyoki, Alias @thatguy (One of my friends) may his soul rest in eternal peace; He
was fine all along, chatting in the group all so funny, got home safe. We wake
up the next morning that he is in a critical health condition before hours
later we receive news that he is gone to be with his maker. We could not
believe it. We were chatting with him just last night. No it can’t be. It was
not until we called his close allies when they confirmed the sad news. Gloom
and sadness fell all over again; Distress and fear of the unknown. We decided
to pray again for ourselves. Guys who were sick started telling others to pray
for them. We decided to fast n pray for our institution. Others keshaad for the
same.
#Oureyeswereopened.
IT TAKES GODS
MERCY TO SLEEP HEALTHY, WAKE UP HEALTHY AND CARRY ON YOUR ACTIVITIES.
Allegedly in the counting, 4 lives had been lost in 2 days
including one of a speaker who had preached in Chuka University Christian
union. The tension built up by these occurrences, the accidents and others, way
too big. The conversation moved, from condemning the perpetrators of the strike
to condolences messages. Then people started seeing the abnormality and something
that needed spiritual intervention. Even the most non-religious saw this
abnormality. Only God had the answer. The social media platform for the
institution especially Facebook went viral students asking students to seek God's
intervention. Hash tags like #onmykneesforchukauni #ChukaforJesus went viral
flying all over social media as people vowed how they will pray for our
institution. Friday 12th February was declared a prayer and fasting day for the
institution.
2nd chronicles 7 vs. 14... if my people who r called by my name
will humble themselves pray seek my face and change from their wicked ways, I
will hear them from heaven, forgive their sins and heal their land.
#oureyeswereopened
IT TAKES GOD'S INTERVENTION
WHEN WE CANNOT ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ON OUR OCCURRENCES.
Amazing how after the prayers things went back to normal.
Confirming #Godisnotdead for those who still doubt the existence of God.
I can’t however forget to point out some few who always told us
there was need for prayers. Actively forwarding texts encouraging others to
pray, telling us how they were #onmykneesforchukauni. I however am still
wondering what time they were on their knees while I always found them online
any other minute.
#oureyeswereopened
PRAYER IS AN ACTIVE EXERCISE, MORE OF PERSONAL. SOME BRETHREN JUST
PRETEND TO BE WITH YOU.
Lastly I won’t forget the few @chukauni students who thought that
striking would solve their issues. Causing havok, disturbance, destruction of
property both public and private including burning a university bus; Well, the
solution you wanted is now in your eyes. Learning discontinued. Lives lost,
some arrested, Et cetera.
#oureyeswereopened
THERE ARE BETTER WAYS TO
GET YOUR ISSUES ADRESSED.
Neither will i forget one student Waweru wa waweru now a reknown social media fan in Chuka university who thought it was time to attain celebrity status via the situation. He is among the many students who for what i'd term as stupidity of the highest order took advantage of the situation especially on social media, caused more panic and anxiety among students via their statuses on facebook. one Waweru took to @chukauni's facebook page to ask whether there were no more deaths happening?? reaaally Waweru? May God forgive you. Another one Shistan Wanjiku: this one posts to announce the death of One Javin Viqy with a condolescence message. students pour out their heartfelt grievances and polees only for Viqy to comment down there that he is alive followed by his own post of how alive he is. Comments come in some thanking God it was a lie, others condemning Shistan and others funny. like one comment: "nlikua najua viqy c mtu wa kufa hivihivi...
As we await the reopening of school, I hope all of @chukauni took
this time to reflect and get insights that when we go back to school, it will
be #oureyeswereopened. Peace.
@mainakiwiri
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