PHAT!buzz April 2020 Issue #231 by PHAT!buzz

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MERCY MASIKA Pb: Of all your songs, which one do you like most? MM: I like them all...and I’m in love with my new album though, goodness it’s awesome. Pb: Of all your performances, which is your most memorable one? MM: I think I have lost count of my performances. I’ve done this for 25years so I can’t seem to remember. But it always means something to me when I minister at my local church, JCC Parklands. Pb: How do you juggle being a wife, a mother and an award-winning artist? MM: It’s called Grace. But I have learnt to prioritize so that I am not worn out all the time. My husband is the hands-on kind of hubby and we cook together, take care of the kids together, work together so him being my best friend has helped a lot.

Pb: Congratulations on your latest single, Low Level, with Mireille Basirwa it has very amazing views, tell us about it. MM: We wrote it to make declarations. For we know that a lot of people are going through tough times and what you say with your mouth is powerful. Life and death are in the tongue. So, we wrote a song that people declare Low Level Is Over and we know as they declare so shall it be. Pb: You have been consistent in the industry all this song, what is the secret? MM: I believe loving Jesus for me is the secret. Because, he said OBEY and SERVE. So, I know I must be faithful in my serving. If you are faithful with little God gives you more. Pb: You are a UN refugee agency’s national goodwill ambassador for Kenya, how is that going for you? MM: Wow this one is an honor for me to do more and more Kenyans, are learning about refugees. The most important thing is that people know that this people have been through a lot because of their governments failing. Something that we should never take for granted as Kenyans with all our politics.

Pb:What does the Easter Season mean to you? MM: This is the beginning of us who were termed gentiles to be adopted now as sons of God. It means new covenant for me and freedom for me... That if there was no sacrifice there would be no forgiveness of sin. Pb: Any words of advice for those who look up to you? MM: You know what we are here for a very short while. Let’s seek God with all our hearts because everything else we seek for depreciates in value but the more you spend time with God and in his presence the more you rise higher within and without. Pb: Any last words to your fans? MM: I have a New Album and it’s awesome. We Did it with Tim, Still Alive and I’m so excited about it.

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dj signaL Pb: Introduce yourself Deejay Signal: I am Jeremiah Wandinga know as DJ SIGNAL. Pb: What are your Most Defining moments as a DJ Deejay Signal: When I get to communicate and getting a response from the crowd. Pb: Away from Deejaying, what else do you do? Deejay Signal: I am a business man. Pb: Did your Parents support you as you started out as a DJ? Deejay Signal: At first they didn’t like my career choice but later on they accepted though they wanted me to peruse a different career. Pb: How do you balance out work and your personal life? Deejay Signal: It’s hard to separate them, I tried but it wasnt possible. Pb: What were your biggest Challenges when starting out and what are they now? Deejay Signal: Lack of equipment and transport back then but now, the biggest challenge is that Deejays are underquoting for them to get gig or clubs. Pb: Any words of wisdom for all looking to be a Deejay? Deejay Signal: Don’t try to be better than everyone always try to be better than yourself and keep in mind music is life. Pb: Any last words Deejay Signal: I would like to thank the almighty for everything and I want to appreciate everyone who has supported me in this journey from family, friends & fans.

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She was recently named as one of the top 100 reputable persons on earth, top female Artist of the Decade in Nigeria, enlisted in the Bethlehem Hall of Fame, and is the most streamed and followed Gospel Female Artist from Africa. Her song Way Maker has been covered by Michael W. Smith, Hillsong, Leeland, Bethel Music, and over 20 top Gospel singers today. Writing music and leading worship for over 30 years, Sinach is a household name known by many for writing some of the most sung songs in our time, such as Way Maker, I Know Who I Am, The Name of Jesus, Rejoice, Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an Overflow, Simply Devoted and over 200 more which have become anthems in many Churches and homes all around the world. She is an award-winning songwriter, vocalist, and writes songs from her heart, and memoirs from her experiences with God over the years. Her songs have ministered to millions bringing healing, hope, encouragement and strengthening their faith. Thousands of comments, and hundreds of testimonies are recorded daily from around the world, making known the impact her music is having around the world. She has recorded 9 Albums, and still serves as an international worship leader serving in her Church, Christ Embassy (Loveworld) till date.

Sinach is greatly motivated with the desire to see her songs, writings and concerts inspire the church and the whole world to worship God and be lifted, healed and develop a deeper relationship with God, and for her listeners to be filled with the Glory of God through her music. She organizes the â&#x20AC;&#x153;SINACH LIVE IN CONCERTâ&#x20AC;?, a series of worship concerts which since 2017 has held in over 53 countries and at each location, several thousand gather to worship God from all over the host Country. In 2018, Sinach launched a mentorship program as a platform in collaboration with GOSGEM, which also organized a competition for all students who enrolled in the flagship mentorship program. She is happily married to Dr. Joseph Egbu and are blessed with a blessed daughter.

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