Their music composition style is not only top-notch, but their literal works are also infused with 'prophetic' messages that for instance, warns their Kikuyu fans on various aspects like culture, education, politics to name but a few.
These artistes have in a way predicted things that have come to pass still during this generation, the reason why they are termed as 'prophetic'.
1. John De'Matthew
De'Matthew has released several hit songs whose 'prophetic' messages, especially on the political, have come to pass. In fact, there are those in his vast fan base who view him as a Kikuyu prophet.
Some of his 'prophetic' songs whose predictions have come to pass include 'Urathi Wa Ma' (True Prophesy), 'Ngai Niaikitie Ndama' (God has cast the dice) among others.
2. The late Joseph Kamaru
Kamaru who died recently has many songs that predict many aspects of Kikuyu daily living. Many of these 'prophecies' especially on the loosening Gikuyu culture have come to happen.
A song like 'Celina' that was composed in the early 60s and which tells about adultery, prostitution and urban life has all the aspects confirmed.
3. Kariuki Kiarutara
Kariuki who hails from Kiarutara in Gatanga Sub-county also has various compositions that can be termed as prophetic in nature.
A case in point is a song 'Utheri Nimuoneku' which he released in 2003 after the fall of the Kanu dictatorial regime that tells of the impending war on corruption.
Though the vice is still deeply-rooted and widespread in the Kenyan society, there are signs that it will be slain to eternal death one day.
4. The late Makibi James
Makibi can be said to have been a cultural 'prophet' who used his music to warn the Gikuyu populace on the consequences of abandoning their culture and morality for the so-called western civilization.
Many of Makibi's 'prophetic' messages have and continue to be confirmed especially like in the song where he warns the Gikuyu people on the effects of not educating their children beyond the basic level of education.
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