1. A strong social media following does not automatically translate into genuine support from the larger Kenyan demographic. Social media is deceptive as it is intrusive and most people on your timeline are there for gossip, to kill boredom or to study your lifestyle. Comments and likes hardly ever match sales, downloads, views or an automatic financial upgrade. 2. The lack of a legacy and passing down talents to posterity is an automatic recipe for oblivion. In the same manner we have kingpins in politics, artistes also need to think about grooming their ideological lineages and creating contingency plans for their brands. Ignore if you are in the game for quick bucks and a few moments of fame. 3. Pride always comes before a fall. Some of you have become assholes after being blessed with good fortune in your careers to the extent you spit on your humble beginnings and other struggling artistes. Humility is not the same thing as weakness. Differentiate and ad...
Alkebulanian in Alkebulan is the journal of MC Sharon aka Decibelle aka Alshaverb; a Kenyan musician, intellectual, revolutionary and creative soul. These are her artistic chronicles recounting the life, times, experiences and teachings of a black queen living in Alkebulan - Africa. Here is where she shares aspects of her soul with the world using her potent penmanship and her gift of gab. You are thus welcome to walk with her into the depths of conscious expression. Ase!