“I Feel Lost”-Willy Paul Contemplates On Returning To Gospel Music
Saldido President Willy Paul, has sent shockwaves through the Kenyan music industry after hinting at a potential return to his gospel roots. In a vulnerable Instagram post shared on Monday, February 23, 2026, the entrepreneur and hitmaker confessed to feeling spiritually adrift, suggesting that his true calling lies within the church.
“I feel lost, don’t know why, maybe it’s time to go back home. Where it all started. I belong to church; I should be spreading the word,” the singer captioned. The post featured a video of Willy Paul posing with his luxury vehicle, significantly underscored by his iconic breakout hit “Sitolia,” featuring Gloria Muliro.
A Controversial Exit Revisited
Willy Paul’s departure from the gospel scene years ago was marked by bitterness. At the time, he cited deep-seated discrimination and “hatred” from fellow gospel artists and DJs who labeled his lifestyle and music as ungodly. This move mirrored that of fellow artist Bahati, who also abandoned the genre, citing high levels of hypocrisy and toxicity within the religious music circle.
The “Great Migration” Debate
The announcement has reignited a fierce debate regarding the “Great Migration” of Kenyan artists from gospel to secular music. Social media users have seized the moment to call for a collective return of artists who moved to the secular world, including Mr. Seed, Masterpiece, and Bahati.
A section of his fanbase prefers his current style, arguing that the gospel genre is already well-represented by artists like Guardian Angel and Moji Shortbabaa.
What’s Next for Pozze?
While Willy Paul has not confirmed a specific date for a musical transition, his public admission of feeling “lost” suggests a significant internal shift. Whether this is a genuine spiritual homecoming or a clever marketing ploy for a new project remains to be seen. However, one thing is certain: if Willy Paul returns to the pulpit, it would represent one of the biggest genre-flips in contemporary Kenyan entertainment history.
