‘Mzabibu Hitmaker’ Speaks on Why He isn’t Pleased With Viral TikTok Challenges Done by Fans

Singer and songwriter Zablon Ndale has expressed his disapproval of the viral TikTok challenge dances associated with his song “Mzabibu.”

Speaking to Mo FM at his residence in Junda, Mombasa County, Ndale said that the dance has changed the perception of the message, and now people are viewing it differently and as a form of entertainment rather than embracing it to glorify God.

His viral song that he said went viral this year was released back in 2014 with the Ajumbe ya Bwana choir from Kongowea Baptist in Mombasa. It has been misinterpreted by the public, especially the youths that are using it to market their dancing skills and gain traffic on their profiles.

Despite occasional plays over the years, “Mzabibu” gained mainstream attention, and Ndale believes it all happened through God’s grace.

He also clarified that the song is derived from the gospel of John, Chapter 15, where Jesus describes himself as the true vine. specifically pointing to Verse 16, where Jesus mentions appointing believers to bear fruit.

Ndale disclosed that he took a break from recording new songs after the decline of CD and cassette tape formats in the early 2000s.

The Mzabibu song that is on YouTube has been trending after people, including celebrities and even people from the Royal family like Charlene Ruto, were seen recording TikTok challenges and dancing to it differently. Some were even wearing old clothes because it was a song released back then and dancing to the tunes, something that Ndale has said isn’t right at all despite it being recognized by many.

He, however, promised to keep releasing music to praise the good work of the Lord but had stopped doing so because of financial strains.