Celebrated Tanzanian Gospel artist Christina Shusho has announced her upcoming project dubbed Zakayo.
The tittle has sparked excitement, with netizens eagerly waiting for the project from the Shusha Nyavu song writer.
It references Zacchaeus, the tax collector whose life changed after meeting Jesus.
According to the short snippet she posted online, the story of Zacchaeus echoes through the theme of the project.
Interestingly, the name 'Zakayo' has recently become popular in Kenya due to President William Ruto’s new tax reforms, earning him the nickname among citizens.
Embracing this, President Ruto has humorously acknowledged the moniker, linking it to his commitment to national progress despite criticisms.
Some Kenyan fans are speculating that the song is set to resonate with Kenyans and could be another banger from the Shusha Nyavu hitmaker.
Kenyans on social media have shown a mixture of anticipation and curiosity, with many eager to see how she will interpret and weave the biblical story of Zacchaeus into her music.
On X and other platforms, some fans have expressed their enthusiasm with comments predicting that the new song will be a hit.
There's a palpable sense of anticipation according to many Kenyans' who are looking forward to another spiritually uplifting track that combines Shusho's signature melodic style with her deep, faith-driven messages.
In addition, some users have connected the song's title to current events, particularly relating to discussions around taxation in Kenya.