{"id":3301,"date":"2022-11-11T21:34:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-11T18:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.com\/sponsored\/?p=3301"},"modified":"2022-11-12T09:27:02","modified_gmt":"2022-11-12T06:27:02","slug":"artist-cecil-wangoi-touching-story-of-humble-beginnings-and-rise-to-gospel-stardom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghafla.co.ke\/sponsored\/artist-cecil-wangoi-touching-story-of-humble-beginnings-and-rise-to-gospel-stardom\/","title":{"rendered":"Artist Cecil Wangoi: Touching Story of Humble Beginnings, and Rise to Gospel Stardom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gospel artist Cecil Wangoi’s early beginnings read like a preface to a misery novel.<\/p>\n

She has fought incredible odds to command relative success and attention in the Kenyan gospel music industry. Already, Cecil has three hits on her belt.<\/p>\n

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Cecil Wangoi’s bubbly nature, focus and a girl-next-door personality portrays no hint of a difficult childhood. She hails from Kitale, a last born into a family of six.<\/p>\n

The family would tragically lose both parents before she hit three years. It became a wretchedly unhappy household. Thanks to her elder siblings, she’d reach O-levels at Nyabomo Secondary School.<\/p>\n

As a young adult, Cecil has humbly earned a living with a grocery business. To find peace and mental health, Cecil found solace in church, where her love for music was kindled.<\/p>\n

At Impact Celebration Church, Cecil found mentorship and a stage to hone her vocal skills.<\/p>\n

By sheer luck, Cecil bumped into an enthusiastic music connoisseur – Sean OntheBeat – Founder and Producer at Championz Muzic Group – a recording studio based in Kasarani, Nairobi.<\/p>\n

The producer has mentored and supported Cecil to attain her musical dream. She’s amongst a plethora of needy artists fledgling their musical wings under the label.<\/p>\n

Cecil joined the gospel industry, releasing her debut – a soulful worship track titled Milele<\/em>.<\/p>\n

She quickly followed it up with Natafuta<\/em>, a supplicatory religious ode that rides on an easy, danceable afrobeat. Natafuta<\/em> is Swahili for ‘I search’ – a peremptory expression of desire for physical, emotional and spiritual peace.<\/p>\n

Cecil’s most iconic video, though, is her latest gem: Nakupenda<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Nakupenda<\/em> is a testimony of sorts. The plot is built around gratitude, thanksgiving and a pledge of loyalty to her Maker.<\/p>\n

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On the creative angle, Cecil has undoubtedly grown as an artist, ostensibly shedding off a difficult past. She brings polished vocals, to blend with creative staccato beats – a piano outlay on guitar strokes.<\/p>\n

Producer Sean OntheBeat’s real talent shines on the Nakupenda<\/em> video. It’s beautifully shot, with ambient lighting, contrast shadows and seamless merging of scenes.<\/p>\n

Cecil’s style and inspiration draws heavily from her role models: Rapper Moji Short Baba, and Songstress Everline Wanjiru, both established artists in the gospel industry.<\/p>\n

The young, engaging artist goes by the name Cecil Wangoi on all her social media handles. Her music, is also available on digital platforms like Boomplay and Spotify.<\/p>\n

Here’s the link to sample the mercurial hit by Cecil Wangoi – Nakupenda<\/em>:<\/p>\n