HOLY DAVE THE HUMANITARIAN

Gospel artiste Holy Dave (real name David Muthengi) is set to launch his very own foundation, the David Muthengi Foundation, which seeks to reduce poverty and develop economic empowerment through education.

The ‘Ni Msoh’ maestro and also part time lecturer at IntraGlobal Institute plans to use his foundation as a mouthpiece  to speak out against social and political injustices. Holy Dave says the David Muthengi Foundation will include in its activities, among others, visits to schools and children’s homes, material and clothing donations as well as conducting general humanitarian and charity events.

The Foundation, which is willing to partner with like minded NGOs and Institutions, plans to set up an education fund in the long run to help educate the less fortunate children in Kenya. This is important to him because he says he grew up in a family that showed him the importance of education:

His father has a PhD in Theology, his mother has a Masters in the same field, one of his sisters boasts a PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles, his brother has a Masters from the prestigious Harvard University, two other sisters with degrees in addition to the Masters in Strategic Management he himself managed from USIU.

We got the chance to catch up with him recently to shortly talk about his foundation and here’s what he had to say:

Ghafla!: Are there any specific organizations you plan to work with on your foundation? (or other Artistes)
Holy Dave: In the future I will work with any organizations and individuals who share my goal. For now I haven’t singled out any specific ones.

Ghafla!: Is there any official launch date, and what platforms/criteria will you use for your selection?
Holy Dave: I am planning on using my influence in society to raise finances and with the help of my board of trustees I will embark on the process of scouting for bright and needy young people who we will enroll and cater for their college education. So far 1 student has gone through the 6 stages of Accounting CPA thanks to the foundation.

Later on in the year once I think I am ready I will do a cocktail party to officially launch the foundation. I’ll invite various stakeholders in the Education industry, potential donors, colleagues in the music industry and also my fans to witness this worthy cause. In the meantime my new website (www.davidmuthengi.com) is complete and will go live on April 1st.

Ghafla!: What challenges are you facing with regards to setting it (the David Muthengi Foundation) up or moving forward?
Holy Dave: The biggest challenge is that there are so many bright and ambitious young people who contact me seeking to be assisted with college education but the finances at our disposal are not enough for the foundation to support them to go to pursue their dreams.

Ghafla!: Any immediate future plans with regards to your music?
Holy Dave: My next single titled “I’m a star” is finished and I am planning on releasing it in a matter of days. By now you should be aware that I like featuring new talent so that trend will continue this year.

Ghafla!: Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
In 5 years, God willing, I don’t want to be the biggest artiste in the country, I want to be a role model in society. I want to be an example not only in the arts but also in the social and economic sectors. On that note I see myself as an established musician, Strategy Planning Consultant and professor. I am planning on pursuing a PhD soon.

Checkout the Lyrics to Holy Dave’s latest collabo with Kelele Takatifu >>

Have a look and listen to Holy Dave’s latest feature video with Kelele Takatifu ‘Ni Msoh’ below…