The Best East African Songs of 2022 So Far
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- 23 Sep 2022
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The first half of 2022 has seen many rising stars of the region cement their place in the charts with some exquisite bodies of art.
As the new generation of East African artists innovates their look and sound they’re gaining from the rest of the world every day. From the likes of Buruklyn Boyz, NJERI and Zuchu, we have seen some spectacular singles and projects so far this year. On the other hand, the heavyweights kept their fans happy with plausible releases that raised the bar for all artists from this side of the continent.
Khaligraph Jones 'Invisible Currency'
The 17-track project is an engrossing exploration of Khaligraph Jones’ sonic evolution, personal growth and artistic development drawn from a long momentous career. The album title, Invisible Currency, perfectly exemplifies his current status as a bonafide African star coming of age while enjoying the perks at his peak through continued dominance.
Zuchu 'Mwambieni'
Tanzanian bongo princess Zuchu dropped her first single of the year “Mwambieni” in January. The track produced by Mr Lg, has a class bongo feel taking her back to her roots. Her career has skyrocketed since being introduced by Diamond Platnumz as the newest member of WCB Wasafi .
NJERI 'Dear Romance U Got Sweet (D.R.U.G.S)'
Rising Kenyan R&B songstress NJERI released her debut project D.R.U.G.S which earned her the cover of Spotify Africa’s Fresh Finds Africa playlist. The project is the story of a journey from toxic love to healthy love. It takes you through the motions of the bad and the good, the happy and the sad, reminiscing the past but also learning to love oneself and live in the moment. Read More…
