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Avril Decries Low Support From Kenyans After Song Earns Less Than 1k Views In 24hours
Avril , veteran singer has spoken about her disappointment after her recently released song, Danger featuring Brandy Maina, which generated less than 1000 views on YouTube 24hours after it was published.
In an interview with Mungai Eve, Avril recalled an earlier comment following a screenshot of the low viewership began circulating on social media.
Reacting to the post shared by blogger Nimrod Nick, the singer-turned entrepreneur said that Kenyans would appreciate her art more when she dies and not when she is alive.
“Don’t worry, when I die, the songs I’ve done over time will trend at least for a while, maybe even get love. Never worry. Thanks for the post, the mockery and the love,” said Avril.
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She maintained what she said, citing an example of the former President, Mwai Kibaki, whose works, according to her, were celebrated after he was no more.
“But did I lie? We only celebrate people when they pass don’t we? We saw it with the late Kibaki. There people who felt like he did nothing but when he passed away we were like, ‘This guys did this and that and that’s why we are where we are and all that.’
“If God intended that my life ends today, because it is not by our choice or might. If God feels your purpose on earth is done then you carry on to the next chapter. That is when you notice people recognizing your work,” she said.
Speaking on the criticism she receives on her song, the sensational songbird noted that she tries as much as possible to keep the negative comments away and focus on creating what she enjoys and loves.
“You don’t put yourself in the space of feeling bad all the time because of people’s opinion about you because people will have an opinion about you, I mean it is human nature. I choose not to take it very personally that I did or did not tell people my music is coming out. Also I am not that artist who is constantly telling people about my life, I mean I have a whole company that I am running,” she added.
A section of netizens has complained that the singer has become inconsistent when releasing songs hence the low views.
She responded saying, “I have always been consistent. I release music every year. I have this thing that my true fans will know, I only release music in April of every year, my birthday month. So on 30 of April my real fans know there is always going to be content and that has been the norm. People who say I don’t release stuff are people who probably don’t follow what I do and I totally understand. We all have different taste in music. I mean I can’t expect that I’ll have everyone as my fans.”
Barely two years after Tanasha Donna and Bey T stormed the internet to fight over a catchphrase, Tanasha has finally given details on her beef with the rapper for the first time.
According to the musician, the misunderstanding came after they both disagreed on an issue.
In an interview with KISS FM, the musician cum entrepreneur said Bey T was young and was misled by people into instigating petty quarrels.
“Honestly speaking I think it was just a misunderstanding, it started over a quote, the ‘Kenya to the world’ thing. And I like she was young at the time and like people tried instigating drama. You know how people can be… people can easily corrupt one’s mind, especially when there is nothing going on,” she said.
According to Tanasha, it is easy to have the feeling that people are out to kill your shine when starting, especially as a young girl in a competitive industry.
“Talking from experience as a young girl you can feel easily like people are out to get you or steal your shine…but I feel like she’s a great artist so she was trying to spit some bars which she is amazing at and I’ll give her credit for that,” she added.
The mother of one confirmed that they have a good relationship following their beef and now are both open to the idea of collaborating with Bey T even though the two have never met yet.
“Why not? I mean I like her music and she’s amazing. Plus, right now, we’re at a good place, we haven’t really met but we have people in common whom we work with,” she said.
Amid their banter, Bey T went ahead to drop a diss track called ‘Don to the Donna’ attacking Tanasha for allegedly sampling her music in 2019.
“Someone tell Tanasha to stop wave riding,” Bey T wrote on Instagram at the time.
According to the rapper, the phrase “Kenya to the World” originated from her, but Tanasha stole it.
Oscar award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o made the educational dreams and ambitions of 40 students come alive by offering them $10,000 (GH₵ 75,546.42) in scholarships.
The Hollywood actress delivered a wonderful surprise at the 13th convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
Official details from NAACP indicate that the young students received the scholarships during the ACT-SO award ceremony in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
ACT-SO is a year-long program targeted at high school students to promote their growth in disciplines from visual arts, business, and performing and culinary arts.
NAACP partners with Lancôme to offer the Write Her Future Scholarship Fund, which focuses on empowering women through literacy, mentorship, and entrepreneurship.
Lupita, who is the Lancôme Ambassadress, indicated that she always had big dreams from childhood and education played a huge part in helping her realize them.
“I believe that learners change the world. I am so thrilled to join Lancôme, on behalf of their Write Her Future Scholarship Fund, to award this incredible group of women with these game-changing scholarships,” she said.
Popular Kenyan website, Tuko.co.ke, reported that two years ago, Lupita Nyong’o was nominated for four awards in the 51st edition of the NAACP Image Awards.
The actress, who did not manage to attend the award ceremony, emerged as a winner in two of the four categories she was nominated.
Lupita won the Best Actress award for her role in Jordan Peele’s movie and her second award was for Outstanding Literary Work Children for her book Sulwe.
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