Controversial Kenyan artist, Justina Syokau, has made a surprising announcement, assuring her fans that she will break away from her usual tradition and not release a song in 2024, a practice she has upheld since 2020.
One of her followers, Sheilah Chepkorir, took to the comments section to express her discontent, accusing the “Twendi Twendi” sensation of casting a spell on every new year. She fervently pleaded with those close to Syokau to confine her behind closed doors to prevent the potential release of a 2024 hit, fearing it might bring an undesirable ‘curse’ to the eagerly anticipated year.
“Please, let this lady be locked away in January, and let her not release a song. We want a year that starts without any misfortunes,” wrote Sheilah, garnering numerous likes for her comment.
Syokau responded to the plea, stating, “I won’t release anything in 2024,” offering a glimmer of hope to those who wish to spare the year from her musical contributions. However, some fans encouraged her to maintain her tradition and release a song as she has done in previous years.
The discourse in the comments section intensified, with some expressing frustration at Syokau’s tendency to remain silent throughout the year, only to stir up drama and ‘noise’ as the year draws to a close.
Recalling her musical declarations in the past, Syokau released the Kamba-accented track “Twendi Twendi” in 2020, proclaiming it as a year of blessings, only to be overshadowed by the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, she declared a year of restoration following the havoc wreaked by the pandemic, defending herself against accusations of cursing the previous year.
The trend continued in 2022, with Syokau announcing her intention to be a leader, and in 2023, she declared a year of great harvest and expansion. This year, she made headlines by revealing her marriage to a billionaire while accusing media personality Billy Miya of attempting to sabotage her newfound marital bliss.
As the year comes to a close, whether Syokau will uphold her promise of not releasing a song in 2024 remains uncertain. The final determination awaits the turning of the calendar to either December 31, 2023, or January 1, 2024. If she does decide to release a song, the theme and message for the new year will remain a mystery.
