Popular Kamba musician and spoken word artist Carl-weathers Mutisya, 27, who goes by Mutisya wa Ngai has landed a managerial role at Kyeni TV.
In a statement released on Tuesday May 26, the artist was appointed as the Head of Strategy and Innovation at the station.
The Head of Broadcasting at Kyeni TV and Kyeni Radio Daniel Musembi explained to Kenyans.co.ke that the decision to appoint the artist was to drive the Kamba culture to a broader audience.
"We are aiming to integrate the cultural essence of Kamba nation and bring to the front things that are not understood by basically scaling up production and the production value of our pieces," he explained.
Mutisya who's has been a spoken- word artist for six years, expressed his gratitude for landing the job adding that he was ready to take on the challenge as a manager.
"In my new position, I will seek to have artists get paid more for their content. I'm also planning to embark on a tour of Ukambani to gather indigenous knowledge and share it. Information on medication, lifestyles, and ways of life," he told this writer over the phone.
Under his stage name, Mutisya wa Ngai, the artiste observed that communities that take pride in their cultural heritage thrive in national business and leadership platforms.
"I champion the Kamba culture and celebrate the beauty of my motherland in an artistic blend of spoken word and musical accompaniment.
"My zeal is to balance the aspects of faith (religions) and positive culture among my community for it's from there we as the Kamba people will position our community in on the opportunity spectrum," he added.
He further revealed that alongside duties at Kyeni TV, he was looking to mobilise people with similar ideals under the group name 'The Young Elders.'
