Uasin Gishu Lady Who Lost 3 Brothers Becomes Gospel Singer In Qatar: "I Passed Through A Lot"

• Clare Vusha's family went through unexplainable grief after losing three brothers in close succession, the youngest aged just 11
• The heartbreak hit her parents hard, a development that made the empathetic daughter figure she needed to become the pillar of hope
• Despite residing in Qatar, a predominantly Islamic country, she ventured into gospel music and has been growing into a household name

Clare Vusha knows grief like the palm of her hand, having lost three brothers at different stages while they were still young.

The first one fell sick and died at the young age of 11; her firstborn brother died of an accident at work, while the third breathed his last at 22 after years of being sickly.

Parents shattered by their sons' deaths

In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, Clare admits her parents tried to commit themselves financially, mentally, socially and physically to their kids' lives, but unfortunately, the boys rested.

"My brothers' deaths affected my parents. It was really sad to look at them feeling devastated, so l figured I needed to do something to offer them hope," she started.

Against this backdrop, the young woman figured the three painful experiences were moulding her into the singer she has become.

Even more intriguing is that Clare sings gospel music in Qatar, where Islam dominates.

"I wrote songs after passing through a lot. I sit down and meditate on what God has been doing for me and my family, and revelations for songs come," Clare shared.

Clare sings to honour late brothers

She explained that her commitment to music goes beyond personal pursuit, as it also serves to honour her late brothers and make her parents proud.

Having recorded eight songs in Kenya in 2017, Clare faced setbacks and delays in finalizing the process due to personal tragedies.

She aims to overcome these challenges and bring her music to the world, representing Kenyan music internationally.

Given that she works in Qatar's bustling hospitality industry, one of her biggest struggles is balancing her passion for gospel music with the demands of her professional life.

Demands of music in Qatar

Therefore, she has mastered how to squeeze in her free time to do music, often forced to go to the studio late in the evenings after work.

One of the biggest challenges is bringing together a team for her music projects, as coordinating with dancers and makeup stylists is often an uphill task.

"There are times when we assemble video vixens only for them to be asked to report to work on the day of the shoot, so it becomes something else," she noted.

Apart from that, the Middle East has strict rules that demand that such shoots are done with proper documentation, which she says is costly.

Eyes set on international frontiers

Acknowledging the difficulty of juggling work and music, Clare expresses gratitude for the grace that helps her manage her hectic lifestyle.

She credits her journey to Sir Alpha, a Kenyan producer and director based in Qatar, who serves as her producer.

Sir Alpha, a versatile talent, is involved in photography and music production, making him an invaluable collaborator for Clare.

"I will always work hard so that my parents won't feel the pain of losing their sons," Clare expresses, highlighting her determination to be a source of hope for her family.

She hopes Kenyans will appreciate and support her music, promising to make the country proud globally by producing quality music.

Bahati's diaspora look-alike

Elsewhere, Kevin Tembo, a Kenyan man based in Australia, recently gained attention for his uncanny resemblance to gospel artiste Bahati.

Tembo claims he has been frequently mistaken for Bahati, even abroad, showcasing his global appeal.

Apart from being a doppelganger, Tembo is a budding singer inspired by Bahati's career and is keen to collaborate with the renowned artiste for a music project.

“I admire the way he does things. He is very organised. I’m hoping to meet him soon,” he said, expressing hope that the songwriter would grant his wish.

Tembo shared some of his photos and videos on social media, where he has attracted attention from netizens who are amazed by his resemblance with Bahati.