Controversial gospel artist Justina Syokau surprised the public by releasing a song for the year 2024, despite having earlier declared that she would not be doing so. The unexpected release occurred on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, contradicting her earlier statement to the press where she emphasized her decision to focus on her new marriage instead of launching a new year’s song.
In her initial announcement, Justina confidently asserted, “As Justina Syokau, I won’t stir up the year. I won’t tamper with the year; I won’t sing a 2024 song.” The artist attributed her 2023 song, “Mwaka wa Kupanuliwa,” to being a blessing in both her musical career and personal life, particularly in the context of her recent marriage.
Sharing details about her marital bliss, Justina joyfully revealed, “I’ve been blessed in 2023. I’ve found a husband. I’m relishing in marriage.” This revelation surprised and pleased fans who had previously criticized her for allegedly ushering in the global pandemic COVID-19 with her 2020 song, “Twendi Twendi.”
Despite her earlier assurances, Justina’s release of the new year’s song, “2024 Mwaka Wangu,” sparked a wave of reactions on social media. Fans expressed a range of emotions, with some feeling let down and others foreseeing a challenging year ahead due to the supposed curse associated with the artist’s song.
On social media, reactions poured in:
- Wanjiku272: “We agreed to enter 2024 in silence. Now, what is this, Justina?”
- Njeri Mercie: “Thanks for cursing the year again before it even starts.”
- Nisubiri: “I’m tired of her songs. Let her deal with her baby daddy issues.”
- Nduta: “She’s just stressing us out before the year even begins.”
- Vincent Wanjigi: “What have you started now? It’s only fitting that as each new year approaches, you stay indoors and let us cross over first.”
