You might have heard some catchy vocals on the song Badili Mwendo but did not really know the artist behind it. We introduce you to Shiko (Leah Wanjiku), a budding new artist raising eyebrows in the gospel music scene. Check out our one on one interview as well as listen to the single and watch the video.
Listen to the single "Badili Mwendo" by Shiko above or watch the video below
Tell us about yourself and your family
Shiko: I am Leah Wanjiku aka Shiko and currently a third year student at Kenyatta University pursuing a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. I am the third born in a family of four siblings (2 boys and 2 girls)
How did you get into music? I got saved in 1999 when i was in class seven and my salvation grew stronger while in high school(Pangani Girls High School). My love and passion for music also grew and formed a singing group and later I became the school's choir mistress when I was in my final year.
What happened after school?
We formed a group with a couple of my friends called PHD meaning Proclaimers of His Dominion composed of five members(3 guys n 2 girls) This was a sub-group of a larger group known as Ghetto Raisers who reach out to slum dwellers especially in Mathare. Due to some unavoidable circumstances,the group split and so did PHD.
So what happened after that?
My hopes for ever recording music were shattered coz I never thought I could be a solo
artist.....this was until I joined the PHAT family that was lead by producers Nebert and Ntai (produced Praise Him by Kevoh Yout and Busy by Mr Vee) I grew musically and learnt alot about the music industry and my passion grew even further. I moved from PHAT late last year due to some professional reasons and to try out new ideas.
Tell us about your new song Badili Mwendo I worked with producer R-Kay n did the song which is simply a plea to turn to God for the last days are at hand. I'm currently working on my debut album but the hurddle has been trying to balance school and music.
Any last words
My goal in life is to be 'me' in a world that has preconceieved ideas of the 'perfect man'. I want to live according to my chosen destiny and to always let God be my path guider in all my endeavours and when I do achive this can I consider myself successful. My word to everyone is to check on how one is living lest you be found on the wrong footing. My heartfelt appreciattion go to those who have helped me reach this far (in different aspects) and they include but are not limited to DJ Jey of the Badilika DJs, Alvoh of the Chiefs, Phat Family, my family, friends, Kambua and Melmax Studios.
» 19 Comments
at Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:001 by dj nastic
God has used you to minister to me and she is so RIGHT it is about we changed cos JESUS IS COMING SOONER THAN YOU THINK!!
at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:522 by gald3m wa y3su
girl i love ur voice and been goin thru stuff that i can totally relate to this song...yaani mola azidi kukubless vibao...hopefully ill see in tha u.s sometime soon. God bless u sana
at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:353 by Judy
You have really done it. May God guide and protect. Your song is really inspiring to me. You have encouraged me greatly. I got saved last year and Im enjoying the fruits of salvation. God Bless.
at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 06:594 by goldigger
I really enjoy listening to this song it has a very great message that makes me stop and think which life i'm living in. Mungu akubariki. Continue the good works!!
at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:215 by Kenyan Lady
love the song, and may God continue blessing you, so that u can continue blessing the youth!
at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 11:576 by Angie
Gal,love the message that God put in ur heart n also how u conveyed it.You've always been a blessing n me n I pray that u'll b 2 atha pple.God Bless ya n KUDOS!!!
at Thu, 07 Aug 2008 22:217 by Shiro
hii song inanibless sana..msg iko on point ..voice on point..yaani kila kitu..God aendelee kukubless viyo hivyo..
at Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:158 by ndwale
wow- and where have you been?..awesome song!
at Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:559 by BY PITA
There comes anopther hot ! artist is it really a kenyan ? GUYs make an effort in ivestigating anyway its an inspiring song cheers
at Sun, 10 Aug 2008 08:2210 by wangu
nyce song...nice voice...message ni timam...it is just awesome and refreshing!!! to say the least
at Tue, 12 Aug 2008 02:4811 by kajaney
wow! i just love this message and the message is so clear. God bless, and may you coninue to reach out using song and music
at Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:4212 by obed
happened 2 see ua video like jana n honestly,i realized i was livin a life that was not worth,n currently am contemplating of dedicating my life to God.thanks 4 ua music dia.all the best in ua endevours and school work,we be sailling in the same sheep
at Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:0713 by shiro
This song has spoken to my spirit on my walk with God. Even though I am born again christian, the song has given me a wake up call to take my walk with God serious and to really be careful with how I obey God. God bless you shiko
at Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:0314 by owade
gal,you have such an amazing voice may GOD continue lifting you up
at Sun, 21 Dec 2008 06:4115 by Githinji
You are such a blessed girl.Keep up!!!
at Sun, 15 Feb 2009 01:3216 by DJ kson
awsum song..gilr be ready for God is taking places you never thought you could go. Baraka kibao
at Fri, 25 Dec 2009 04:1917 by kendi
i bless God for how far He's lifted u n i continue to pray that He continue to make you that perfect vessel walking before His anointed forever. lotsa luv
at Thu, 22 Apr 2010 20:5318 by DJmaish
The song is very touching Shiko keep it up: I love the song and the message on the song.
at Mon, 03 May 2010 07:4819 by Daniel
The quality of your life,is a product of your Faith.You can never get any victory bigger than your Faith.Keep up gal.Don't mind anything If God calls you precious what then should matter to you(isaiah 43:4)Keep up the ministry.God is pleased with you Daniel
