Gospel rapper Eko Dydda recently found himself in a heated exchange with a fan after the release of his latest track, “Am Very Rare.”
The fan questioned whether the song stayed true to gospel music, criticizing Eko Dydda’s approach and suggesting he look to other countries like Tanzania, Nigeria, and Rwanda for inspiration.
The fan expressed disappointment, claiming that the song lacked the spiritual depth expected of gospel music, stating, “Kenyan gospel artists should go to TZ, Nigeria, and Rwanda to learn why their music crosses borders.
Spend time in the secret place, Mungu akupee songs from the spirit, hii ni nini Sasa?”
In a quick response, Eko Dydda defended his artistic vision and challenged the idea of finding divine inspiration in a ‘secret place.’
“Ona huyu Sasa, hio secret place ni wapi? Hata kwa nyumba yako Kuna place we huficha vitu so you can go and seek God,” the rapper wrote, questioning the idea that there’s a specific hidden place for spiritual creativity.
He also touched on the larger issue of Kenyans doubting themselves and often comparing their artists unfavorably to their neighbors.
“Who made us hate ourselves this much? Why is it that you don’t believe you could ever have anything special? You always say how your neighbours are better than your own sons while the neighbours have to come to your home to be recognised even in their own backyard,” Eko Dydda lamented.
In his detailed response, Eko Dydda emphasized that his goal is to win souls rather than achieve international fame.
He dismissed the idea that gospel music should be judged by how far it travels globally, stating, “We don’t care about crossing borders musically; we care about winning souls and crossing the border to heaven.”
The rapper also drew comparisons to Israel, pointing out that while Israel holds spiritual significance for many, Israeli gospel songs rarely become international hits, yet this doesn’t diminish their spiritual value.
“Have you ever heard Israelite hit songs in Kenya? Does that make them less spiritual?” he questioned.
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