The year was 2022, a defining moment for the Samburu community in Kenya. For decades, the traditional "Kulea nemeyeu nemurati ntoiyie" (a song affirming the necessity of female circumcision) had been sung in the villages.
The "Kisima-Selina Official" journey became a testament to how local voices, traditional arts, and modern legislation can join forces to protect vulnerable girls. KisimaSelina-Officail 2022
The 2022 mandate was clear—the government aimed for zero FGM in the county. However, cultural resistance was high. Girls were torn between honoring their elders and desiring a school education. The year was 2022, a defining moment for
Inspired by the Kisima Declaration —a promise made by Samburu elders to protect the girl child—Selina used her 2022 music to educate, rather than just entertain. The year was 2022