So why did we keep watching? Perhaps the lack of a better alternative, the one who controls the remote made the decision or like me, the stage, the atmosphere; they put on quite a show. You know the old saying - If life gives you lemons, don’t get bitter, make lemonade...so let me serve it up.

Ng’ash - A young person like you and me with big dreams and big limitations. Soon enough we learn that one has to be realistic and practical to make it in this life. You saw a plane fly past your house when you were five years old and a dream to become a pilot welled up in your heart – that was until you met high school math, physics and piriton teachers when you realised that perhaps your dream could do with some adjustment. A reality check?

I’m sure as Ng’ash watched ‘Music Time’ like many of us. I remember singing along to the San Fan Thomas song when I was young with made up Kikuyu lyrics, a comb for a microphone and dancing with my friends… happy times. So what if Ng’ash used a key that was so low he was almost talking but he got to do it anyway on a real stage with funky lights, great décor, fans screaming and great wardrobe.  So what if he wasn’t perfect? It’s his dream and he was going at it full throttle.

I salute Ng’ang’alito for keeping his head up through the probations and harsh criticism from everyone. It was obvious he would be the second one to go after that 1st guy who…. Let me leave him alone. There was a time I was embarrassed for him when his name kept coming up on every probation list but he kept the smile and the 4 finger salute, and kept doing what he had to do. I’m sure many times he regretted going on the show.

He took the challenge in his stride; worked with what life brought his way. It was only a few weeks anyway not a life sentence. It was clear he would not win the title for best singer but he worked his strength. He’s a performer, that’s his strength and he worked it.

Many of us including me felt a connection to this jamaa who is not extraordinary, not too outstanding but has self-confidence and has a great dream. I liked that he took a risk and did what he wanted to do. How will I ever be the best if I don’t challenge myself to improve? Practice in front of the mirror! Why, when I have a chance to be exposed to voice coaches and other singers to learn from? I’d have been concerned for my reputation, being embarrassed but then I would have missed out on a great opportunity. Perhaps if I took more chances in life, even though I may look like a fool at times, I would not be the next superstar but I would be fulfilled.

Put red colour on my hair! Tell that guy I said no to I changed my mind! Ask that chic you feel is out of your league for a date!  Apply for that job! Volunteer for a more challenging task at work! You miss 100% of the chances you don’t take, take chances! You won’t be young very long.

So don’t be too good or too wise – why kill yourself? But don’t be too wicked or too foolish either – why die before you have to?  Avoid both extremes. If you have reverence for God, you will be successful anyway.                                           Eccl 7: 16 – 18

The other disciples laughed at Peter coming back to the boat wet and dissed him for trying to walk on water “You’re not Jesus man” Wouldn’t it be better to be Peter, wet and failed yes, but having trusted Jesus, taken the challenge and go down in history as the second man to walk on water? Remember that song, "Nani alitembea juu ya maji?"...the correct answer was Yesu na Peter.

About The Author: Njoki Phyllis has a passion for food, music, people and God (in reverse order of importance).

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