I will sing for Raila Odinga until he is sworn in, Mbilia Bel
Mbilia Bel has said that she’ll continue singing for Azimio candidate Raila Odinga until he’s sworn into office.
Congolese singer Mbilia Bel has been accompanying Mr. Odinga in his political campaigns.
The “Nakei Nairobi” (Lingala for “I am going to Nairobi”) hitmaker made headlines recently after she was seen performing and dancing sensually with Mr. Odinga on the campaign trail at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega County.
Mr. Odinga invited her to sing “Nakei Nairobi”, one of her most popular songs.
Speaking to The Nation, Bel claimed that Raila Odinga choosing a female running mate was what made her start singing for the coalition.
She added that she was volunteering in singing at Raila’s campaigns.
“I am here voluntarily, and for the love of Raila Odinga, and his running mate,” she said.
“I will sing until Mr. Odinga is sworn in after August 9 as the next President of Kenya. I am supporting Mr. Odinga because of his manifesto and the handshake he had with President Uhuru Kenyatta that brought the country together.
“I personally respect Mr. Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua as they are like our parents …. because Mr. Odinga has a lot of respect for my music and other artists’ music.
“When he comes to Congo, he supports us to spread peace among the people of Africa. Now they have come together with President Kenyatta and given women a lead in politics, something that I appreciate a lot, and that’s why it was not a problem performing at his campaign,” she said.
The mother of three said she decided to support Mr Odinga because of his promises to Kenyans and moving people out of poverty.
“Do not forget, William Ruto is a Kenyan too, but for me, I chose the leader who spoke to my heart and preached unity and peace for the African people. That is why I am supporting Mr Odinga through my music,” she said.
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