Juliani moves audience at emotional launch of new hit ‘Machozi ya Jana’
A somber mood engulfed the launch of Juliani’s latest song titled, ‘Machozi Ya Jana’, which is a tribute to slain lawyer Willy Kimani and shines a light on extra-judicial killings.
Juliani, who is famous for his punchline songs that advocate for social justice and good governance, has yet again lived up to his reputation with the new hit.
‘Clouds ni grey, nguo ni black, macho ni red, colors za pain. It takes a long day kujuwa life ni short,’ goes part of the song’s lyrics.
Before the release of the song, Juliani acknowledged that the song is the most emotional and difficult that he has ever written.
The most emotional & difficult song I have written yet. The issue is deep & wide hope I capture it all.Releasing Tuesday! #MachoziYaJana pic.twitter.com/TRaEdffcQ3
— JULIANI-INC (@JulianiKenya) May 13, 2017
EXTRA JUDICIAL KILLINGS
“Most of us have lost a loved one through extra judicial killings, youths being gunned down by police. My own brother was shot but luckily he survived just because he was hanging with a group of youths who were suspected to be thugs,” Juliani said during the launch.
“It does not matter if you are a thief or a thug, we should give people a chance, that is why there are laws. Because if killing was the solution then crime would have ended by now.” he added.
Lawyer Willy Kimani, his client and a taxi driver were killed on June 23, 2016 at Soweto in Syokimau, Mlolongo and their bodies dumped into to a river.
Juliani’s song aims to re-ignite and expand public debate on the need to have a radically transformed police service.
Social media has been abuzz with netizens joining in the campaign.
Juliani:We’re one with the police. They are a mirror image.The blame is on us. We MUST support police reforms by reforming. #MachoziYaJana
— Pru. M (@Adv_Pru) May 16, 2017
#MachoziYaJana it is a painful reflection. We can’t stand seeing more youths die without justice. Everyone deserves justice! pic.twitter.com/zIG0UT69XO
— Joseph Kimani (@kimanihrd) May 16, 2017
The song has no value if there is no transformation . enough is enough. #MachoziYaJana @IJMKenya @JulianiKenya @IPOA_KE pic.twitter.com/jtbBJ3Jg2F
— faith wafula (@fetey) May 16, 2017
“If young people are being killed then it means we are not assured of our future”- @JulianiKenya#MachoziYaJana
— Peru Alex Khaemba (@Perlexy001) May 16, 2017