Kenyan DJs Introduce Offering Sessions in Clubs to Collect Contributions from Revellers
- In a new trend, DJs play gospel music in nightclubs during their sets, encouraging patrons to donate tips, just like church offerings
- Patrons are seen offering tips freely, in the form of drinks, cash, or via M-Pesa, appreciating the DJ's entertainment
- A deejay, who spoke to TUKO.co.ke, confirmed that the method is rewarding, helping DJs earn extra income after performing
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Kenyan disc jockeys have found a smart and effortless way to get tips from patrons at nightclubs.
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This new trend appears like a tithe and offering session in a church.
A series of videos on TikTok has shown how these DJs get their shares from revellers, who do so willingly.
How DJ Dibul earns extra cash in nightclubs
TUKO.co.ke visited DJ Dibul's social media account and found several videos showing how revellers offer him donations while he does his job.
He plays a Catholic gospel song meant to be played during the tithe and offerings sessions in church, and revellers bring tips in different forms.
Some bring a bottle of drinks. Some have cash to offer, while others send it via M-Pesa.
It's all done with goodwill. Both the giver and the receiver beam with joy.
He is not the only one who uses this method. Other top DJs in the entertainment industry are also using it.
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TUKO.co.ke contacted DJ Manu, who also revealed that he has been using the method of late and it's rewarding.
"This is a smart way for DJs to get tips from patrons who appreciate their work. DJs entertain people, and it is very much in order for clients to appreciate their work. We get paid to perform at clubs, but that is not enough. You need that extra cash to be able to buy your drink after entertaining people. It's done voluntarily out of good hearts. No one is forced," DJ Manu said.
Netizens have expressed mixed reactions about this tactic.
Below are some reactions:
andegaesther@gmail.com.577Quez:
"Si hata nyinyi mnaona walevi wakona roho safi sana kushinda watu huenda church kila jumapili."
makokha jr:
"It's good to be in the bar while thinking about church."
Abisai Andera:
"These are the best times for drunkards."
Beatrice Langat718
"Club is the only place where people find peace, no gossip like in church."
maam malia:
"The only place where people are real and generous."
OG:
"This is the best way to make money."
DJ Dibul showered with cash
Previously, DJ Dibul gave club-goers an unforgettable experience by stepping outside his usual musical style and delivering a memorable gospel set.
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The entertainer surprised the crowd with a refreshing change as he played a mix of gospel tunes.
He blended Catholic choir hymns, SDA gospel songs, and other popular worship music.
To show their gratitude, many in the crowd showered DJ Dibul with cash. Judging from the videos, they enjoyed the performance.
For those without physical cash, they turned to M-Pesa.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
