Record a new audio album

Peris

Mombasa, Kenya

21% repaid

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How it Works

Entrepreneur

Name

Peris

Member since

January 2015

On-time repayments

144 installments • 67%

About Me

My name is Peris Daniel. I was born in Nyeri County in central Kenya. I was born in a family of six and I am the 5th born. I went to primary school in Nyeri and then went to Mombasa for secondary education. I later did short courses in driving and computer applications.

I did menial jobs for a few years before deciding to venture into music industry and preaching. This is a talent that I realized could earn me a living if I pursued it seriously. I still live in Mombasa city and continuing with my music and preaching career.

My Business

I am a gospel artiste and I spend most of my time selling my music in form of audio and video CDs. I recorded my first audio album two years ago and this was closely followed by a video CD of the same track. I have sold about 300 audio copies and about 200 copies. I normally sell the cds in open markets, gospel crusades and even door to door. I make a modest profit of about $1 per cd. I supplement my income by doing performances in churches and other social events such as crusades and weddings.

I normally produce copies depending on demand but normally in small quantities like a dozen per batch.
I am planning to record my second album as soon as I get funds to do it.

Loan Proposal

I have composed a new set of 8 songs and they are now awaiting audio recording in a studio. This is a major project that will cost roughly USD 450. I need this loan to make this project possible and I am expecting good returns from it since I have already established myself as a singer.

This is a continuation of my music career and it falls within my plan of having a number of albums in my name in the next five years.

Thank you very much for your continued support.

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Loan Info

Project Type

Classic Loan

Disbursed amount

$353.00

Date disbursed

Sep 5, 2017

Repayment status

Late

Projected term

41 months

Other loans

Jan 2015: $100

May 2015: $198

Jan 2016: $356

Lenders

flaguy999

Tampa, United States

Laparo

Dusseldorf, Germany

Alexander Kobbevik

Norway

Humble Bundle Community

San Francisco, United States

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Peris Sep 21, 2017

I am a bit down financially but will be paying more when business is good. I have adjusted to 200 because I am sure I can afford that every week. Thanks.

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Peris Aug 25, 2017

Thank you so much for funding loan. As stated in my loan proposal, I want to spend the money to record my next album. Thank you once more for making this a reality.

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Peris Aug 18, 2017

Thank you for through your credit, I was able to spread my music to far places.

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Peris Jun 29, 2017

I have no business for now but will clear this loan soon.

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Ndungu May 8, 2016

Dear lenders, I spoke to Peris yesterday and she promised to resume her loan payments next week. Thank you.

VM

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Peris Jan 18, 2016

My music career is thriving; thanks to your support. I am working very hard to be at the top and I believe I will get there soon with more of your support. Thank you very much.

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Peris May 20, 2015

Dear lenders, This is to confirm that I received the loan of KES 17,845. I will now start preparation to record my music.

Roy and Hope, I am humbled by your concern. I will explore the possibilities of using the site and keep you posted.

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Roy May 16, 2015

Hi Peris,
I just posted a message on the forum, asking if anyone knew about some of the newer distribution methods, which may help you. As I understand it, you would upload your track to a site, then receive a payment for every download. I do not so much about this, but I do know there are possibilities for you.
forum.zidisha.org/threads/a...
Good luck.

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- Hope2012 May 16, 2015
  
  bandcamp.com/artists
  
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Jessica May 13, 2015

Hi Peris, you mentioned your first album sold 300 copies, then a little later you suggest it was 1000 copies, and in a comment below that it was 700. Could you clarify this?

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- Peris May 14, 2015
  
  Hi Jessica, the 300 copies is at January when I applied for the first loan. I did very aggressive marketing after getting my loan and so far I have sold about 700 more copies and this explains the 1000 copies mentioned above.
  
  Regards.
  
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Peris May 11, 2015

I used my first loan to market my music and I was able to increase my sales significantly. I was able to reach more people more than ever before. I thank you most sincerely for this support.

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Peris Apr 26, 2015

I only have one installment to clear my first loan at Zidisha. It has been a journey that I have enjoyed thoroughly. With the money from this loan, I was able to cover more area and this saw an increase of my music sales. I have now sold over 700 copies of my first CD and I am now preparing to record my volume 2.

I know I can count on you lenders to do my ambitious second project. Than you.

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Peris Mar 3, 2015

I have decided to adjust my payment upwards since I have realized I am capable of repaying a higher amount due to the prevailing boom in my business. I also need to cut on the interest payable on this loan as I prepare to apply for a bigger second loan.

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Joel Feb 3, 2015

I have spoken to Miss Peris and she has confirmed to me she will be paying her due by 03 Feb. 2015, am calling for resilience of our lenders.

Thank you all

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soniad Jan 20, 2015

Good luck with your project.

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- Peris Mar 11, 2015
  
  Thank you Soniad.
  
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Simon Jan 20, 2015

all the best

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