Kenyan Top Gospel Rapper Juliani and Nairobi flamboyant Singer Jaguar have come out to express their concern for the increased drug addiction problem among Kenyan Artists. This comes after a disturbing article that was published by one of the dailies on a story of Rap Pioneers ‘Kalamashaka’ which has two of its members ruined by drugs.
Jaguar who is also a former drug addict says he was really moved by Johnny Vigetti’s story. Johnny Vigetti was released from prison the very day Jaguar was shooting his Kioo video at the industrial prison. Jaguar’s Kioo track talks much about his struggles during his drug addiction days.
Johnny for along time was Juliani’s Mentor and he is accredited for Juliani’s success in the rap industry. Juliani has thus vowed to fight tooth and nail to help him overcome his addiction. “We are trying to help Vigetti beat the addiction. Plans are already underway to take him to a rehab,” says Juliani.
On the other hand, Jaguar told the standard that with the little that he has, he’s been trying to help artists involved in drugs overcome their addiction. “I have been trying to help these talented Kenyans who inspired a generation and made them dare to dream from the ghettos across Africa. It is time for the industry to help their own,”
Out of the three Kalamashaka members, only Kama is not an addict. He is currently a lecturer at some prestigious American Universities giving lessons on Hip-hop culture in Africa.
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