{"id":154065,"date":"2020-12-17T00:21:17","date_gmt":"2020-12-16T21:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.com\/ke\/?p=154065"},"modified":"2020-12-17T20:27:45","modified_gmt":"2020-12-17T17:27:45","slug":"us-based-kenyan-artist-msanii-foreman-launches-a-swahili-radio-station-and-sensationally-debuts-the-annual-by2c-awards-event-in-arizona-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/ke\/us-based-kenyan-artist-msanii-foreman-launches-a-swahili-radio-station-and-sensationally-debuts-the-annual-by2c-awards-event-in-arizona-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"US-based Kenyan artist Msanii Foreman launches a Swahili Radio Station and sensationally debuts the annual BY2C Awards Event in Arizona, USA"},"content":{"rendered":"

For a performing artist aiming to make a mark in the diaspora, its candid to admit that the United States is a hard, unkind place to be.<\/p>\n

All the celebrity pomp and glitz that fans adore and follow religiously is a culmination of sleepless nights, blood, sweat and tears. It never comes easy, even the industry basics like networking through collaborations or mentorship take a while to hold ground.<\/p>\n

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Artist Msani Foreman flanked by Miss Arizona 2019 and Kenyan model in ‘Africa’ video set.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

US-based Kenyan artist, Msanii Foreman<\/a><\/strong> is setting new trends and standards – slaying industry hiccups in effortless style and setting stereotypes aside.<\/p>\n

Msanii Foreman is a tireless go-getter – a performing artist – with a sound foundation charitable causes. Before making the move to settle in the US, Msanii Foreman<\/a><\/strong> had made his name as a seasoned anti-FGM activist and Gender-based Violence crusader in Kenya.<\/p>\n

Well, besides making inroads in music, the artist has another story that\u2019s set to inspire someone trying to make steps in the industry, especially in a foreign land.<\/p>\n

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Youth participants in the first live BY2C Awards Event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Msanii Foreman has established a Swahili-speaking radio station in Arizona – Yes, Arizona Swahili Radio<\/a> <\/strong>uses Swahili as the primary broadcasting language!<\/p>\n

To cap it all, the artist has followed that up with a regional Annual Awards event – called BY2C Awards<\/a><\/strong> – for start-up artists in Arizona, US. How awesome is that?<\/p>\n

The gospel event tagged BY2C<\/em><\/strong> (Bring Youths to Christ)<\/em><\/strong> went down earlier in December, and is meant to inspire youth through music, to attend church and pursue their dreams. It\u2019s planned to run annually.<\/p>\n

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Artist Faith Stan who features alongside Msanii Foreman in the video ‘Africa’…<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The next planned event will run in June, on an annual basis, and shall be called \u2018Sauti Ya Mtoto\u2019.<\/em><\/p>\n

The \u2018Sauti ya Mtoto\u2019<\/em> June event is tagged to join the crusade against gender-based violence against women and children.<\/p>\n

The ideal, all-round celebrity will create a brand with unique initiatives that will positively make an impact in the lives and the future of his fans. This is a perfect citation.<\/p>\n

As an artist, Msanii Foreman<\/strong> has an array of popular hits under his belt commanding impressive airplay in Kenya and in the US. These includes epic releases in collaboration with artistic stars like Faith Stan.<\/p>\n

Currently, Msanii Foreman is riding high with his latest video release doing very well on the charts. The sensational video to the release: Africa<\/em><\/strong>, featuring Faith Stan, Flex Muziki and G Bana, is here:<\/p>\n