‘My Mother Gave Birth To Me At 16 Years Old’-Moji Shortbabaa

Award-winning gospel minister and “Vimbada” hitmaker Moji Shortbabaa, born James Muhia, has shared a deeply personal reflection on his unconventional childhood and the complexities of his family identity. During a soulful interview with Bishop Kathy Kiuna at JCC on Sunday, Ma..

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Award-winning gospel minister Moji Shortbabaa, born James Muhia, shared a personal reflection on his upbringing, revealing his mother was 16 years old when she gave birth to him.

The singer explained that his mother's teenage pregnancy significantly impacted his early sense of belonging.
He spent formative years primarily under the care of his grandmother, only fully integrating into his father's household in his pre-teen years.
Despite these early challenges, Moji Shortbabaa emphasized he grew up in a nurturing environment filled with "love and encouragement" that fostered his creativity.