Two of the most prolific young international gospel artistewon’t be performing be in Kenya for the New Year gig organized by TwelveEntertainment.
Jamaican Omari Edwards and Tobago’s Positive – real nameJoel Murray – were expected in in Nairobi for a concert at KICC’s plenary hallon December 31 but due to security concerns, the gig was cancelled.
The 31-year-old Omari is known for his dynamic voice andpeculiar gifting has been paving many roads for him. His motivation comes fromhis love for people, especially youth. He wants to develop in youth a greaterappreciation for life as they cope with the day-to-day problems in society.
Familiar to reggae fans for his recent hits Help! and Why,Omari is creating waves in the music industry. He received three MegajamzAwards, including that for Lyricist of the Year 2008 for his song Why, producedby Kurt Riley.
As for Positive, every one of his singles has dominated thecharts on both Christian and secular stations throughout the Caribbean. In lessthan a year, this young artist has been dubbed The new voice of the Caribbean.
At 23 years, Positive is determined to stay true to hiscalling and sing songs of hope and encouragement drawn from his tragic liveexperiences. "In 2003 my only sister died from meningitis and in 2007 mymother died of cancer", said Positive. "Through all this I'veremained faithful to the ministry and have been able to find strength from Godthrough the music he gave me".
His album Never Let Go is a heartfelt 14-song collection comprised of modernroots and lovers' rock with a tough of nyabinghi.
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