Harmonize's "Anajikosha"
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The 6 Best East African Songs of the Month (January)

Featuring Bensoul, Harmonize, Khaligraph Jones, Zuchu and more.

January was a big month for East African music, with several hit songs being released from the heavyweights in the industry as well as talented newcomers rivaling for the top spot.

Check out our favorite East African music releases of the month featuring Bensoul, Harmonize, Khaligraph Jones and more.

Follow our East African Grooves playlist on Spotify and Apple Music.

Harmonize 'Anajikosha'

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Harmonize - Anajikosha (Official Music Video)

East African superstar bongo artist Harmonize continues to be consistent with his releases in 2021 and he certainly didn't disappoint with his newest banger "Anajikosha." This track is the bongo-flava king's amazing take on the Amapiano craze, and he nailed it!

Khaligraph Jones x Sarkodie 'Wavy'

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KHALIGRAPH JONES x SARKODIE - WAVY (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Popular Kenyan rapper Khaligraph Jones teamed up with legendary Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie to drop one of the major tracks of the month. This highly anticipated collaboration has certainly been making major waves since it dropped with the two decorated rappers going back and forth with fast-paced aggressive verses.

Bensoul 'Nairobi' ft. Sauti Sol, Nviiri the Storyteller, Mejja

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Bensoul - Nairobi ft Sauti Sol, Nviiri the Storyteller, Mejja (Video) SMS [Skiza 5801553] to 811

Sol Generation artiste Bensoul secured the number one spot on Kenyan music charts this month with his newest single "Nairobi" featuring Sauti Sol, Nviiri the storyteller and Mejja. This track tells the truth about the Nairobi dating scene and how everyone is sharing their partner with someone else.

Tucker HD 'Mind Games'

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Tucker HD - Mind Games (Official Lyric Video)

Tucker HD is a talented rising rap artist from Kampala, Uganda. He shows off his lyrical and rap prowess in his latest track "Mind Games" over an upbeat, poppy instrumental.

Zuchu 'Sukari'

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Zuchu - Sukari (Official Audio)

Tanzanian bongo newcomer Zuchu continues her winning streak with a new hit to start off the year. "Sukari" is a sweet love song about a love that is as sweet as "sukari" (sugar) that you can't get enough of it.

Alikiba 'Infidèle'

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Alikiba - Infidèle (Official Music Video)

Legendary Bongo-flava star Alikiba made his return with a new track titled "Infidele" produced by Yogo beats and under Kiba's record label Kings Music Records.This comes after his highly successful collaborations in 2020 with Tanzanian singer Nandy and producer, DJ Sbu of South Africa.

Follow our East African Grooves playlist on Spotify and Apple Music.



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