Gloria Muliro sets out to nurture young talents

By Carolyne Nyanga

Nairobi,Kenya: After releasing gospel chartbusters such as Sitolia, Where I go, and Mpango Wa Kando among others, singer Gloria Muliro now plans to work with upcoming local artistes to nurture their talent.

Muliro, a household name in the music industry, believes her work is already cut out for her.

She says the limit is beyond the sky, adding the country is rich in talent and what is required is to reach out to upcoming artistes with the much-needed support.

Known for her African natural beauty and household tracks popular with gospel music lovers in the region, Muliro says by helping nurture upcoming artistes, the music industry would be much more enriching.

The musician, however, believes no challenge should dissuade artistes from their careers. She acknowledges that her own determination has paid off in her fulfilling music career.

“I am honoured and glad that people out there love and appreciate my music. This is a clear indication that I am in the right direction. I will always use my music to change people’s lives by drawing them nearer to the kingdom of God.”

Despite her immense success in the music industry, Muliro, known for her part in the hit gospel song Sitolia, has been a woman under attack in the recent past.

She was accused by fellow artiste Willy Paul who featured in the track Sitolia for having registered the song under her name in order to pocket all the revenue.

Out of hand

When things got out of hand, Paul resorted to the media and later revealed they had sorted out the matter. But Muliro denied the allegations terming it a ploy to give her bad publicity.

“I don’t think I am controversial at all,” she said during one of her interviews.  According to her, the challenges have all changed into a stronger person.

Muliro began singing in 2005. At that time, she released her first song Omwami alesta that took the music airwaves by storm.

Born in 1980 to David Muliro and Esther Muliro in Bunyore at Emanyinya Village, the singer attended St Terezas Secondary School in Nairobi.

The go-getter musician says her music revolves around praise and worship.

“So far I am glad that many have been blessed as a result of my songs,” she says.

The singer, who believes in identifying with her origin and culture, says it is a matter of time before she springs fourth new surprises. The singer, who hopes to work with new talent in a bid to help them nurture their talent and grow into renowned artistes, says she has big plans ahead.  Apart from singing, Gloria is a trained primary school teacher and also loves performing live at events.