Esther wins an 'Emmy'

By Caroline Nyanga

Esther Wahome

Pulse: Between the two of you who rocks?

Esther Wahome: Of course it’s me. My songs are popular besides cutting across people from various ethnic backgrounds and ages. In addition, I have been in the industry much longer winning various awards including teeniez favourite CHAT awards. On the other hand, although Emmy is equally popular with the elderly, she happens to be a hit at the moment.

P: Who is more popular with jamaas?

EW: Well… Emmy could win on this, considering I am married and I am a mother. But despite this, I get the feeling that I would surpass her considering my contemporary authentic African looks.

P: Suppose you were in a screaming contest, who is likely to win?

P: Imagine you are performing on stage when suddenly your top falls off?

EW: I would automatically switch to the usual gospel climax of teremka while facing the backstage to avoid people seeing my goodies. The moment I fika down I would crawl all the way to the backstage.

P: Can Emmy dance to System Ya Kapungala and Coupe De Cale?

EW: She is dangerous. Although she may not be outgoing as Daddy Owen but having watched her do her thing, I’m sure she can outshine Daddy Owen when it comes to Tobina (dancing)

P: If you had to collabo with Daddy Owen or Rufftone who would it be?

EW: Daddy Owen would work well for me. His Lingala and Kapuka styles would blend well with my style, which comprise Afro-Benga, Pop and Zouk done in a modernised style.

P: If Jesus came back today and you had five minutes with Him what would you say?

I would thank Him for choosing and using me as a vessel I am today.

P: Should Gospel artistes commercialise their music?

EW: I do not see anything wrong with using your talent to feed yourself as long as you do not go overboard. At the end of the day it is all about serving God and having food on your table.

P: If Abbas and Chiwawa were the last people left on earth and you had no choice but to date one of them who would it be?

EW: The name kubaff itself sends chills down my spine. Although I do not know Chiwawa in person the name is cool, reminding me of the sweet Chihuahua dogs. I think Emmy and Abbas would suit one another considering their physique.

Emmy Kosgei

P: Between the two of you who rocks?

Emmy Kosgey: Although we are both award winners, Esther remains a leader in gospel music. The fact that she is able to sing well in Gikuyu and I in Kalenjin but still appeal well to many people out there is a sign that we are headed in the right direction.

P: Who is more popular with jamaas?

EK: It’s no secret that Esther has been in the industry long enough hence building a

P: Suppose you two were put in a screaming contest, who would emerge winner?

EK: With her sharp high voice she would earn herself a medal. After all my voice is deep.

P: Imagine yourself performing on stage when suddenly your top falls off?

EK: I would simply make fans believe that I am doing some technical and tricky dance in between the dancers before I quickly disappear backstage without people noticing. The fact that I have six dancers would be an added advantage for me.

P: Can Esther dance to SystemYa Kapungala and Coupe De Cale?

EK: Vibaya sana! To tell you the truth she is good. Her style of music, which comprises Benga, blends well with Kapungala besides having similar dancing styles.

P: Between Daddy Owen and Rufftone who would you collabo with?

EK: I am currently doing a collabo with Daddy Owen, which I believe will turn out to be good. On the other hand I am easy with reggae music, which Rufftone specialises in. With my deep voice I think we can come up with something good together.

P: If Jesus came back today and you had five minutes to speak to Him what would you say?

EK: I would tell Him how much I love and appreciate Him for the good things He has done for me and many others out there.

P: Has gospel music become money-oriented?

EK: I think it has just advanced and still doing so. For it to take over the local market and beyond is a sign that gospel artistes are doing an incredible job unlike in the past when walikuwa nyuma sana and appealing to only a few.

P: If Abbas and Chiwawa were the last people left on earth- and you had no choice but to date one of them who would it be?

EK: That’s a very tough one for me. I may have heard of Abbas Kubaff but then Chiwawa who?

I would simply pray to God to help me make the right choice.

Verdict

In this battle for an ‘Emmy’, Esther ,the fair one, is quick of her blocks when she claims she rocks more than the black beauty. She scores another with the nyoka pangoni line and her crawling moment back to the stage sends us sprawling. She brings the roof down with the Chiwawa or is it Chihuahua line?

Emmy retaliates saying Esther’s voice can win her a medal. We assume it’s a compliment nor sarcasm. She gets her second via her creativity of camouflaging wardrobe malfunction. However, she still gets her Dawa. 4-2 to Esther!