Top 5 New Songs Released In Kenya This Week
9 February 2024
Kenyan artist Steph Kapella. Photo/Kapella/Instagram
By Kinyua Mwangi
The music landscape in Kenya is quickly taking shape with beautiful songs released this week. Here they are.
Nadia Mukami ft Okello Max Ft Prince Indah – Mali Safi
Kenyan music maven Nadia Mukami, AKA "The Queen of the East," has unveiled her latest masterpiece, "Mali Safi," alongside rising star Okello Max and celebrated Luo artist Prince Indah. This captivating fusion of contemporary beats and traditional Luo elements promises to be another chart-topping success for Mukami.
"Mali Safi," which translates to "The Good Stuff" in Swahili, is a sonic tapestry woven with Nadia's mesmerizing vocals, Okello Max's vibrant energy, and Prince Indah's deep-rooted Luo heritage.
Steph Kapela ft Dela ‘Ni Wewe’
Rising Kenyan artist Steph Kapela has released a new song ‘Ni Wewe’ featuring Dela.
"Ni wewe" ("It's you"). Produced by Benjamin Oteko and James Baraka, the track's seamless fusion of R&B and Swahili rhythms provides the perfect backdrop for the heartfelt lyrics.
The Swahili lyrics of "Ni Wewe" reflect themes of love, devotion, and contentment. The verses express a journey from uncertainty to finding solace and completeness in a romantic relationship.
Brandy Maina [BIG B], Mordecai Dex, Madtraxx, Mzee Togzik & Vic West -LINK UP
Kenyan songstress Brandy Maina has released a new song ‘Link Up’ featuring Madtraxx, Mordecai Dex, Mzee Togzik and Vic West.
A departure from her R&B and soulful hits, Brandy went with a fusion of Reggae and dancehall on this on and it sounds amazing.
Octopizzo - DOBA ft Montekarlo
Kenyan rapper Octopizzo has started the year on a high note with the release of the dancehall-themed song ‘Doba’. The name doba is Swahili’s slang for reggae music which inspired the dancehall genre. He featured Montekarlo who delivers flawlessly in this song.
Masauti – Namaste
Mombasa-born Swahili RnB artist has released a new song ‘Namaste’ which delves more into love. He explores the power within his soul to love differently and deeply in a way no other man has ever loved a woman.
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