Gospel singer Justina Syokau has revealed the challenges she faced after releasing her campaign song, “Tutam,” in support of President William Ruto’s re-election. The musician claims her bold move led to public backlash that severely affected her recent 15th anniversary event, leaving her heartbroken and questioning her fan support.
Justina had invited 5,000 people to her celebration, which took place on December 12 at Expressway Lounge along Mombasa Road. The event was expected to draw gospel artistes, content creators, and fans. However, only six people showed up, despite the large number of confirmations. She expressed disappointment, noting that even beneficiaries of her planned food donations did not attend. Justina attributed the poor turnout to targeted calls from the online Kamba community urging fans to boycott her event.
The singer claimed her detractors had paid bloggers to influence the public to cancel attendance. She described the experience as painful, stating that she felt rejected despite her years of work in the music industry. Justina emphasized that her support for President Ruto was voluntary, denying any payment for her song “Tutam” and asserting her right to choose the leader she supports.
Justina also opened up about personal threats she faced after releasing the campaign song, saying she feared for her safety due to the hate she received online. She urged Kenyans to respect individual choices in political support, reiterating that her actions were self-motivated.
Despite the backlash, Justina Syokau continues her music career, recently releasing another song titled “Kiongozi” for 2026. Her experience highlights the challenges public figures face when engaging in political discourse and the impact such decisions can have on both personal and professional lives.
