For all those who knew the real reggae music before the likes of Dancehall gangster Vybez Kartel started tainting the genre, or when Buju Banton reigned supreme way before he was incarcerated; even before Wyre The Love Child transformed from being that kasoftie R&B singer to one who sings everything; there used to be a man called Jahkey Malle. Does that name ring a bell? I hope so.

Jahkey Malle was the solid dread-locked reggae singer, DJ and promoter behind the legendary and widely known Jahmbo Sounds. He was an enigma in the Kenyan reggae scene in the 90s and early 2000s.

He was such a great reggae act as he was among other greats in the genre to perform in several concerts such as, the Yellowman African Concert (1992), 1993 Shabba Ranks Africa Tour, 1996 Lucky Dube Tour, Chaka Demus & Pliers concert in 1997 and the 1998 Sunbeat Reggae Fest, which featured the likes of Maxi Priest and Lucky Dube.

Now, you won't believe what this great singer known for songs like Dhulma and Ukimwi, and his gigs at Club Hollywood has turned to.

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Jahkey Malle ditched his earthly ways and is now a saved man! He now ministers for Jesus. He serves the Lord! He preaches about the Kingdom of God. He even changed his name to Jack Israel! Look at what gospel singer Lady Bee had to say about him.

[VERBATIM] "Wooo Halleluyah indeed as the bible says only fools say there is no God..Psalm 14:1 This Gentlman I used to call Jahkey Malle my mentor and a mentor to so many O cant even mention names but today He is called Jack Israel..Early 90s I visited one reggae club in town Moktadada street called Holly wood ama Holly Mbao and as I was singing at the corridors this man who was the big boss heard me and he sent for me,I was scared but when I met him he told me his name and asked me if i was singing anywhere I told him No he told me he has a band called Jambo'ree and invited me over and from there he held my hand and taught me alot I become the best female reggae singer in town yaani ilikua mambo byad," she captioned the photo below on her Facebook page today morning.

She added: "I did so many songs as a backup singer and today am humbled to have ministred with him yesterday,He is now born again He sings for Christ,He left everything he thought was good,today he is a minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.Many have died without knowing this Saviour but I thank Jesus for His grace that has saved us.As I was watching him singing for Christ Jana my tears were flowing cant stop praising JESUS for I know where He took us from..If I and JAHKEY can be saved you too can be saved.The grace of God is sufficient come to JESUS CHRIST He is the only way the truth and the life."