Comedian Eric Omondi has shared his views on the diminishing gospel industry in the country. The jester, who spearheaded play 75% local music debate late last year, is now pushing gospel artists to produce more entertaining songs to ensure the genre still survives.<\/p>\n
However, he has maintained that for now, gospel music is dead and has scolded musicians who claim to be gospel artists; the likes of Ringtone and whatnot. He made this statement in a recent interview with SPM Buzz where he purported;<\/p>\n
”There’s no gospel industry… Gospel died a very bad death. ”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Eric continued to reminisce years back when gospel was performing better than secular music. Times when Daddy Owen, M.O.G, Willy Paul, Bahati were doing well in the genre.<\/p>\n
Eric Omondi’s Reason For Fading Of Gospel Music<\/h2>\n
Eric maintained that a wave of ill-manners among the gospel musicians hit them and they slowly started transitioning into secular music.<\/p>\n
”Kulikuwa tu na wave of usherati. Sijui ilitoka wapi? Gospel wanakulana kushinda secular. ”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
He opined Ringtone is one of the biggest philanderers; and said that he sleeps with 4 women everyday at his residence in Runda.<\/p>\n
Watch Eric Omondi’s full interview below;<\/p>\n