Kenyan musician and songwriter Julius Mcrymboh Okello, alias Okello Max, has announced the delay of his much-anticipated album the Healing Album, urging fans to remain patient as he works through final touches with his team.
In an official statement released on Thursday, July 3, 2025, the Nakufa hitmaker said the album, which was expected to drop on the same day, had been postponed due to unforeseen challenges that were beyond his control.
“To my beloved fans, I want to start by thanking every one of you for your love, patience, and unwavering support. You’ve been counting down the days with me, and it breaks my heart to inform you that the Healing Album will not be dropping today as initially planned,” he announced.
He assured his supporters that the delay is only temporary and not a cancellation.
“Due to some unforeseen glitches that are beyond our control, we have had to push back the release. As much as we were all looking forward to this moment, it is important to me that I give you the best version of this project, and sometimes that means taking a little more time to get everything right,” he added.
Adding;
“My team is working around the clock to ensure the album is released in good time. I understand the disappointment this may cause, and I deeply apologise for the delay. Please know that this is not a cancellation, just a pause.”
The singer also assured fans that the album launch party, scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Masshouse, is still on.
Music success
Speaking during an earlier interview on the night of Friday, June 27, 2025, the singer opened up about how his musical journey began.
Okello Max credited his late uncle for playing a key role in introducing him to music through church choir sessions.
“I started doing music time nilikuwa nko church, and my late uncle, yeye ndio alinishikilia kunipeleka church, kuimba choir na wazee,” he recalled.
He added that being raised in a household filled with music shaped his creative spirit and love for melody.
“I grew up in a family where music was always playing,” he said.
Okello Max also noted that growing up in Lamu exposed him to rich musical influences like rhumba and taarab, which continue to inspire his sound to this day.
“Alafu nimelelewa Lamu so mimi nimelelewa kama nasikiliza muziki, rhumba, taarab,” he said.
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