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Congolese artist Mukoko b'naï Mobo Sapa aka Nebka Elijah is set to drop his debut album in 2021. According to singer and author, his album titled Love and More is a test of skills and experience gained over the years.
“My 2020 single Mama Lytah is a taste of what will be a dope album bound to leave my fans entertained,” said the singer.
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Nebka Elijah traces his love for art to 2010 when he visited the Louvre Museum in France. According to the Jack of all Trades who also owns a jewelry line, the experience inspired him to get into music.
“While walking in the Tuileries garden, I had the first encounter with my inner self and my life was never the same. It’s been a tasking and long journey, I have questioned myself numerous times but it’s led me to discovering the beauty of art,’ he said.
Learning
He soon after relocated to London and to build his jewelry line dubbed Kokoh Ornaments and soon after recorded his seven-track EP Mukoko Renaissance Vol 1 heavily influenced by Congolese rumba and modern sounds. While in London, Elijah started off as a production assistant and went on to learn about art, culture and business for seven years up to 2017.
“It’s been a long journey – the seven years of learning allowed me to know myself better and reclaim my identity,” Elijah said.
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The musician further revealed that he plans on visiting Kenya once travel restrictions brought about by COVID-19 are lifted.
“Kenya has proven to be one of the leading fan bases for Congolese music- I love Kenyans and Nairobi and hope to visit soon,” he concluded.
Q-rias’ quest
In other news, upcoming Kenyan singer Q-rias has opened up on his aspirations to popularize a music sub-genre known as Danpuka. Q-rais, whose debut track was Calif Records-produced Wapendeza (2014) revealed to Standard Entertainment & Lifestyle that it’s a fusion of two popular musical genres.
“Danpuka is a derivation of dancehall and Kapuka. I incorporate aspects of the two genres in my music- birthing Danpuka. I believe it’s only a matter of time before the sub-genre blows up as it’s not only danceable but also relatable,” said the Kasarani-based musician.
After years of working to make a breakthrough, Q- rias asserts that his willpower to make it big hasn’t waned as “music is part of my life, for it’s through music that I express myself.”
