The ‘prophet’ that was Kikuyu benga star John DeMathew
Urathi wa Ma. This is the song that literally distinguished iconic Kikuyu benga musician John DeMathew from the rest. The song, loosely translated in Kikuyu to mean ‘true prophecy’, was released in the late 90s and propelled the prolific singer’s profile as a modern ‘prophet’. In the song, DeMathew — real names John Mwangi Ng’ang’a — […]
The ‘prophet’ that was Kikuyu benga star John DeMathew
Urathi wa Ma. This is the song that literally distinguished iconic Kikuyu benga musician John DeMathew from the rest. The song, loosely translated in Kikuyu to mean ‘true prophecy’, was released in the late 90s and propelled the prolific singer’s profile as a modern ‘prophet’. In the song, DeMathew — real names John Mwangi Ng’ang’a — […]
Uhuru, Ruto lead Kenyans in mourning benga star John DeMathew
President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence and encouragement to the kin, friends and fans of Kikuyu Benga musician John Ng’ang’a popularly known as John DeMathew who died in a road crash on Sunday night. In his condolence message, President Kenyatta said DeMathew was a gifted musician who not only used his talent […]