Wahu Talks About Her Latest Hit Song

Nearly a month ago, popular Kenyan singer Wahu released her new single, One Touch, which was part of her role as a diabetes awareness ambassador for Project Embrace – an initiative targeting to reach 5 million families by 2018 with their diabetes awareness and management campaign.

The song has been downloaded over 2000 times on the Project Embrace website and has over 1500 listens on various online media including Soundcloud and YouTube.

An interview was conducted  with Wahu to get a feel of her motivation behind the song and the message she hopes to pass across to her audience

Q) How does it feel to be the ambassador for such a noble cause?
This is a cause that I’m passionate about so I’m honored and humbled.

Q) How has the Diabetes problem and the increasing number of diabetes patients impacted you as a person?

On a Personal note, diabetes has claimed my grandmother, and my aunty. My mum has had the condition for over 20 years now, and it has been hard to watch her lose most of her eyesight to it. Luckily, we were able to arrest the deterioration of her sight in time with the use of diet, exercise and proper medical attention. Unfortunately, many Kenyans do not have the information required to live meaningful and fruitful lives despite the condition. This is very sad especially because living a happy positive life with the condition need not be a costly, heart wrenching affair. 

Q) How has the song been received so far? Do you feel excited by it?
I’m happy with the reception and really excited about it too! We are yet to shoot a music video for it in 2014, so watch this space! 

Q) How much of a difference do you expect to make through the song?
The song talks about hope and positivity despite the condition. I do expect it to reach out to millions of people across the continent, and for it to change the perception that people have of diabetes. This is not a life sentense. One can still live a long productive happy life with the condition. That’s the message we want to spread, and im confident we shall be successful.

Q) Can we expect more from where that came from to help push Project Embrace to bigger heights?
Oh for sure! There’s lots we have planned so you better watch out!

Q) What message do you have for Kenyans in regards to the Diabetes problem and how to tackle it as a country?
Living a happy positive life is indeed possible with diabetes! It is not a life sentence. All you have to do is embrace the 4C’s: Care for yourself, Consume healthy, Check your blood sugar regularly and Control your blood sugar levels. I’m calling on all my brothers and sisters out there to help us spread this message of hope. Together we can do anything.