Emmy kosgei biography
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The rise and rise of Emmy Kosgei
By CAROLINE NYANGA
She is undoubtedly one of the most successful local gospel artistes today. With four successful albums under her wrap, Emmy Kosgei says this could be the most exciting year in her music career.
"I am honoured and happy that my music is loved and appreciated by many despite the language barrier. The fact that it has played a big role in bringing communities together, promoting African culture, and also inspiring the youth is a sign of good things to come," she says.
Today the gospel crooner boasts of numerous awards, including an honorary prize from President Kibaki, which she sees as a great honour.
Emmy Kosgei during one of her performances . [PHOTO: BONIFACE OKENDO/ STANDARD] |
"The State Award was presented to me in December last year, for my contribution to nation building using my music as a tool to preach peace, bridge the gap between various communities, promote African culture, and inspire the youth among other issues."
Her latest prize is the Female Artiste of the Year Awards she bagged at last year’s Groove Awards for her song Taunet Nelel.
Another album
Groove Awards is an annual that fetes gospel talent in East African.
Emmy recently added another feather on her cap by releasing yet
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Kenyan-born musician Emmy Kosgei talks about new song and marriage
Kenyan-born musician Emmy Kosgei talks about new song and marriage
The sublime sound of a guitar wafts in the air, and then the saxophones blend in, followed seamlessly by drums and a mix of other instruments.
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This, and the exhilarating lead voice backed up by an amazing set of voices in a massive auditorium, produce the glorious harmony that makes up Maloo, (it won’t be long), the latest release by Kenyan award winning gospel singer Emmy Kosgei-Madubuko.
The reassuring tune meant to give fans hope during the pandemic has adopted an Afro-fusion style with a tinge of jazz, presented in a live recording. Emmy is keen to point out that her style of music is evolving.
Ever since moving to Nigeria after her wedding to renowned televangelist, Apostle Anselm Madubuko in 2013, the Taunet Nelel hitmaker has made a significant adjustment to her music, which she says is a breath of fresh air, but will not depart much from her signature compositions.
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“For the first time, I worked with a full Nigerian band and company. Another first is the full live recording, which we produced at the church auditorium, a departure from the past where I did audios separately from videos shot i
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