::Kenya Christian::

OK, my secret mission is I've been trying to get this woman to perform in Kenya. Anyone know any concert promoters who can organize this? This is the first single from her forthcoming third album Soul Is Heavy . Can't wait!

In part 2 of my exclusive interview with hip-hop/soul artist Nneka we discuss issues such as her faith, her deep lyrics and how she plans to maintain her musical purity in an industry that has destroyed many before her. (Read Part 1 of the interview here .) ::KenyaChristian: : In my review of you album “No Longer at Ease” I termed your lyrics prodigious. You seem to have so much wisdom, where does this come from?   Nneka: I have no clue, I feel small, I feel I know nothing. I only use my heart and my pain.. ::KC:: Your music also contains a lot of spirituality and references to faith and God. Germany seems like a very secularized country. How was it living there and how did you maintain your faith?   Nneka:  It is always difficult when your far from home, far from what you consider as comfort. But well all these things have a reason, and led to my finding my passion and identity..(which is) music ::KenyaChristian:: Your music has been compared ...

Nneka discusses the oil situation in the Niger Delta and how it degrades the community in her homeland. Her involvement with Remember Ken Saro-Wiwa Movement raises awareness by speaking about the issues at her shows and on the radio.