Mondy G, born Raymond Hillary Ngonyani, is a fast-rising Tanzanian musician currently based in Nairobi, Kenya.

In an exclusive interview with , he opened up about his music career, his new EP (extended play), and his personal life.

Reflecting on his time in Kenya, Mondy G declared his love for the country, describing it as his home.

He shared his love for Kenyan politics, food, and music, and praised Kenya's music scene, especially highlighting Bien Baraza as one of his favourite artistes.

"Kenya is my home. I have been here for 14 years and am now a fully Kenyan citizen. Bien is my favourite artist; he's incredibly talented and hardworking. I love it here; the food, the music, the politics, and the people are so welcoming," he said.

He also had kind words for Kenyan women, calling them beautiful and mature, and said he wouldn’t mind dating one.

"I am not dating, but I wouldn’t mind dating a Kenyan lady. They're beautiful and mature," he added.

When asked if he had ever been asked for "fare" by Kenyan women, he laughed and hilariously replied:

"I don’t send fare. I believe any girl who asks for transport doesn't value or respect herself."

Mondy G also discussed his latest EP, Tatu Zangu, which is available on all streaming platforms.

The EP features three tracks: Nimekuchagua, Umenikamata, and Imani.

He explained that Tatu Zangu consists of three love songs, one of which already has a video, and another that will be released next week.

He shared that his fans inspired him to give them something different from typical EPs.

He is also working on his debut album, which will include collaborations with top East African artists and promises to have one of the biggest launches in African music history.

Mondy G also touched on the struggles that upcoming artists face, particularly the doubt they often encounter in the early stages of their careers.

"The biggest challenge for many artists is that people don’t believe in you until you make it big. Sometimes, you release a song expecting it to do well, but it doesn’t get the reception you anticipated. But it’s also a positive challenge because it pushes you to work harder," he said.

Separately, influencer Casypool warned men against sending fare to ladies above 25 years.

According to Casypool, women above 25 should pay for their own transport when visiting their boyfriends.

Cassypool stated that a woman should respect herself and pay her fare, arguing that a truly interested woman wouldn't ask for fare.

Source: TUKO.co.ke