This track is a beautiful anthem highlighted by hilarious writing, powerful vocals, and a catchy beat, especially when the ship isn’t shipping anymore and you’re drowning in sorrows or splashing around in the aftermath. (Side note: Maybe flirting with the idea of breaking artists’ hearts, just to dance as they vent on tracks like this… Read More SOTD| Vindu Vichenjanga ~ Halisi Nation
“Love’s a fire, that would never burn us only purify us…” Listening to this felt like a warm breeze on a cold day- delightful. This song captures those moments when tempers flare, and emotions boil over, with the chorus comparing love to a fire that doesn’t burn but instead purifies, bringing clarity when things seem… Read More SOTD| Let Love Lead ~ Ach13ng’
As soon as the track began, I knew it was going to be my anthem for the day. The moment they said “bila hela, utabebwa ndogo,” you should have seen me nodding my head like crazy coz it’s one of those unsaid motivations needed to chase the bag even harder. Certified banger!
A couple of weeks back, on a Friday evening, I was walking to my matatu stage, and at Kencom, a group of youth were praising and worshipping- street worship. I stood there for a second which turned into minutes the moment they started singing this song. Before I knew it, I had joined in, dancing… Read More SOTD| Utanifikia ~ Pitson
Aaaah! Jamani kupendwa raha!! You know how they say you can’t pour from an empty cup? You can’t convince me Zaituni isn’t singing out of experience. She knows and is sure she’s deeply loved_toka hapa hadi kiama!!
I know it’s the Song of the Day, but the synergy between these two is so captivating that I’ve decided to treat you to a double feature!! These tracks feel like those days when insecurities creep in and start playing puppet- master with your emotions, where less seems like more and vice-versa.
Remember when Stromae dropped the melancholic “Papaoutai,” but the world couldn’t help but groove to its catchy beat? That’s me today as I bump this masterpiece on repeat by Labdi. “🎙️sipendi sida juu nitakuumiza na ukitaka mchezo mimi ndio goalkeeper” Labdi
Today’s track of the day is Chuki by Euggy, TekniQ & Idd Aziz. Listening to this track takes me to NYE, where the Kilifi beachfront is always packed with revellers filled with an inexplicable sense of hope and anticipation; a longing for something. It’s a celebration of endings and beginnings, a blend of mourning and… Read More SOTD| Chuki ~ Euggy, TekniQ, Idd Aziz
I think Steph Kapela should have stuck with Atwal Music. I’m at the airport and I’ve just missed my flight., so I have some time to pass till the next one. My mind is always quick to entertain me with cynical thoughts and random guesses about the lives of the strangers around me, but only… Read More WHY I THINK STEPH KAPELA SHOULD’VE STAYED WITH ATWAL MUSIC
Well, I heard someone say #nunairobi is dead. Luckily, it’s only the hashtag that died. The movement that it represented is still alive and kicking. Here’s some proof:
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