Award-winning Tanzanian singer Christina Shusho has been given a Kenyan name by legendary comedian Mwalimu Churchill days after landing in Kenya.
Shusho who headlined the Shusha Nyavu concert on New Year’s Eve has revealed that Churchill gave her the name Mwende.
Mwende is a Kamba name that means a pioneering spirit. An explanation from Myfirstnamerockls website states that people named Mwende are always born natural leaders, focused and achievement-oriented.
Christiana revealed her Kenyan given name while drumming support for her new song “Rebecca” featuring Mercy Masika
“Have you watched my new video featuring @MercyMasika? Please go to YouTube. Nitafurahi mkinisaidia hapo.
“Christina Shusho "Mwende" ( my Kenyan name given to me by @MwalimChurchill,” Christina Shusho shared.
At the same time, Shusho thanked Kenyans for showing up at her show in large numbers. She also thanked Churchill and team for putting together a spectacular event.
“To God be the Glory. Tulivyo Vuka Mwaka Kenya. #gardencity.
Ahsanteni sana kwa Kufika. Nichukue nafasi hii pia kuwashukuru Team nzima @mwalimchurchill na meneja wako @its_waweru,” Shusho said in part.
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