Popluar gospel music artist Mercy Masika has launched a book club. According to the singer, she is looking to build the reading culture of Kenyans.
Reading is notably considered not an easy thing in most African countries, there even is a quote that is said, ‘If yu want to hid something from an African, just put it inside a book,’they will never find it.
Loved for her simplicity and genuine concern for people, Kenyan gospel artiste Mercy Masika, she said;
“Knowledge gives you the power to earn, innovate, influence and inspire that is why I want people to read. I was looking for a way to use my influence to empower society to live a balanced life and I thank God he gave me this idea.”
While most artistes of her stature demand VIP treatment and walk around with body guards, the Mwema hit maker is known to live a simple life and even shies away from the limelight.
During the launch, more than 40 members signed up for the book club, which will be picking a book of the month for members to read and discussing at the next meeting.
This month the club will focus on Soar by TD Jakes. The invite only event was graced by books lovers including media personalities Antony Ndiema and Dan Mwangi of NTV.
“This is such a noble project, so many people struggle to read and a club creates accountability. Even I struggle to read sometimes, I used to read in traffic a lot and I think I will pick it up. As a believer we are the salt of the earth and we must read in order to impact the world,” Mwangi said.