My Shows Once Failed Miserably, But Yesterday Thousands Turned Up — Here’s What I Did to Succeed; Musician From Nairobi

For as long as I can remember, music has been my greatest passion. I began performing at a young age and, like many artists, I dreamed of one day filling stadiums with fans chanting my name. I worked tirelessly, wrote songs, rehearsed daily, and booked shows across different towns. Yet no matter how much energy I put in, my concerts always failed. Sometimes just a few people attended, and other times the venues were completely empty. Standing on stage before rows of vacant chairs was heartbreaking, especially when I had imagined thousands of voices singing along with me.

I come from Nairobi, Kenya, where the entertainment scene is incredibly demanding. Promoters often require payments upfront, radio stations rarely play your music unless you are already famous, and fans quickly dismiss artists who lack a large following. For years, I invested everything I had into my career — my savings, my time, my energy — but it felt like nobody noticed. The repeated shame of failed concerts became unbearable, and I even considered giving up on music entirely. TO READ MORE, TAP HERE