WATCH: I Believe! Jowie Drops New Hit After Sentence Deferral
Shortly after his sentencing was deferred to March 13th, 2024, Joseph Irungu, also known as Jowie, released a new track titled “I Believe.”
In the song, Jowie vocalizes that each day brings a new challenge, and he’s striving to maintain his sanity amidst the countless thoughts swirling in his head. Despite facing tough times, he affirms his commitment to continue praising God through his music.
“Itakugharimu nini na Mungu halipishi kodi. I’m going on with my good deeds, kamwe sitowacha kukuimbia. Through the nights, through dark days, and when I close my eyes, I close my eyes and pray,” part of the lyrics sings.
MUSIC: https://youtu.be/d9J6OX1yYPg?si=mT2gBrHfpnyZHVio
The song has quickly attracted over 3,000 views and received more than 100 comments with many urging him to hang in there as God is a God of second chances while others question how he can keep on releasing new songs.
In February 2024, High Court Judge Grace Nzioka announced that Jowie would be sentenced on March 8 but his lawyers asked for more time to respond to submissions made by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
Jowie was convicted and sentenced for the murder of businesswoman Monica Kimani, a crime he perpetrated on the evening of September 19, 2018.
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Meanwhile, former TV news anchor Jacque Maribe, who faced charges alongside him, was acquitted of murder. with the judge mentioning that the murder charge was not the most appropriate accusation the prosecution could have levied against her.
Also, shortly after the verdict, he released a song dubbed Nakuabudu (I worship you) which was loaded with spiritual themes. Part of the song lyrics included phrases like, “Nakubudu, Nakusujudu, ni wewe, Yesu milele (I worship you, I bow to you, it’s you, Jesus, forever).”
Monica was found with her throat cut from one ear to the other, in an act investigators believe was carried out by someone with significant skill, as her wrists and ankles were tied with straps before the heinous killing.
Kady Justice Nzioka indicated in the verdict that the prosecution had successfully demonstrated through circumstantial evidence that Jowie was responsible for the murder.
Nairobi News could not ascertain if the convict was recording this song from prison or had done so earlier.
WATCH: I Believe! Jowie Drops New Hit After Sentence Deferral
