{"id":2049801,"date":"2025-09-25T18:50:07","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:50:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2049801"},"modified":"2025-09-25T18:50:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T18:50:07","slug":"must-listen-best-east-african-songs-right-now-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/must-listen-best-east-african-songs-right-now-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Listen Best East African Songs Right Now \u2013 September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-element-guid=\"ecba85ea-e183-4c01-9b99-9238afc4d66f\">\n<p class=\"kicker \" style=\"\">MUSIC<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subtitle \" style=\"\">OkayAfrica rounds up the best new music to come out of Burundi, Tanzania, and Kenya. Enjoy the best new East African music below, featuring Diamond Platnumz x Ciara, Nyashinski, Kirikou Akili, Abigail Chams x Harmonize, and more.<\/h2>\n<p><figcaption itemprop=\"caption\" class=\"\">Ciara and Diamond Platnumz bring the heat in the vibrant music video for their collaboration \u201cLow.\u201d<\/figcaption><figcaption itemprop=\"author\" class=\"\" data-byline-prefix=\"Photo\">from: \u201cLow\u201d music video\/YouTube<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-element-guid=\"6ffa73b2-9238-4b7d-8d69-739773f3f691\">\n<p>September has been a strong month for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/music\/east-africa\">East African music<\/a>, with duets taking center stage. From <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/tag\/diamond%20platnumz\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Diamond Platnumz<\/span><\/a> linking up with <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Ciara<\/span> (and of course, frequent collaborator <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Zuchu<\/span>) to <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/tag\/harmonize\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Harmonize<\/span><\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/tag\/abigail%20chams\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Abigail Chams<\/span><\/a> delivering another heartfelt ballad, collaborations are shaping the region\u2019s soundscape. Alongside these power pairings, solo stars are also making waves.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Read on for the latest standout releases from <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">LinoG Umvukuri<\/span>, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Dyana Cods<\/span>, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Nyashinski<\/span>, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Kirikou Akili<\/span>, and more in <span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">OkayAfrica<\/span>\u2019s September Best East African music list.<\/p>\n<p><!-- placeholder(#1) --><\/p>\n<h3>Ciara x Diamond Platnumz &#8211; \u201cLow\u201d (USA\/Tanzania)<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"68b703b9-9f16-4c33-8cdf-fe69d416b8cf\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ciara, Diamond Platnumz - Low (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LBdAQaV1oQo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ciara taps Diamond Platnumz \u2014 the undisputed king of Tanzanian pop \u2014 for \u201cLow,\u201d the third single off her latest album <span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">Cici<\/span>. The bongo flava star matches Ciara\u2019s smooth vocals and choreography, holding his own both sonically and on the dance floor.<\/p>\n<h3>Kirikou Akili &#8211; \u201cAHA NIHE?\u201d (Burundi)<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"158b6d0f-d4f2-4d97-8102-3103c60df5d4\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Kirikou Akili - AHA NIHE? (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/UJtpsloOMyM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Young Burundian artist <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Kirikou Akili<\/span> has landed his biggest hit yet with \u201cAha Nihe\u201d \u2014 a catchy anthem aimed at his haters and those plotting his downfall. The track is quickly gaining traction, having already hit 3 million views on YouTube, especially after a popular <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DODnRrdCFKB\/?hl=en&amp;img_index=1\">French influencer was seen dancing to it.<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Nyashinski \u2013 \u201cTAI CHI\u201d (Kenya)<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"d9da1de7-30a4-45c5-b23f-38afa467f2f8\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nyashinski - TAI CHI (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Mq6RNpWIxac?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Kenyan rap heavyweight <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/tag\/nyashinski\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Nyashinski<\/span><\/a> kicks off a new chapter with \u201cTAI CHI,\u201d his first release since signing with Sony Music East Africa. After years as a fiercely independent artist, this move marks a significant pivot in his career. On \u201cTAI CHI,\u201d Nyashinski flexes lyrical dexterity with precision, delivering clever bars and self-assured flows over a slick, minimalist beat. \u201cPaperwork done&#8230; Excited about the next chapter!\u201d <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DNWZfeuu3UN\/?img_index=1\">he wrote on Instagram<\/a>, signaling a bold new era that\u2019s already generating buzz.<\/p>\n<h3>Harmonize x Abigail Chams &#8211; \u201cLala\u201d (Tanzania)<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"2169cfb4-3ce1-47ad-8cf9-1a1ab0072c6c\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Harmonize &amp; Abigail Chams - Lala (Official Visualizer)\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1wG6WlT6gCY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tanzanian superstars <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Harmonize<\/span> and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/tanzanias-abigail-chams-is-on-the-brink-of-superstardom\/112766\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Abigail Chams<\/span><\/a> know a winning formula when they find one. After three successful collaborations \u2014 including their recent hit &#8216;Me Too&#8217; \u2014 the duo returns with another romantic ballad, &#8216;Lala,&#8217; where they tenderly profess their love for each other.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>LinoG Umvukuri &#8211; \u201cBabi\u201d (Burundi)<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"2b816a9d-394f-4b9a-9c73-23e2438447fd\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LinoG - BABI (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6cXW6JZvMNY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>After releasing just <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=bpY2mkkJ6QQ\">one other single in 2025<\/a>, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Lin Nduwayezu<\/span> \u2014 better known as <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">LinoG Umvukuri<\/span> \u2014 returns with new music for his Burundian fans in the shape of \u201cBabi.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Zuchu feat. Diamond Platnumz &#8211; \u201cInama\u201d (Tanzania)<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"c81412df-3a93-4129-a04f-8759ff17ed53\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Zuchu feat Diamond Platnumz - Inama (Official Lyric Audio)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HvAslIa3gZc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The classic duo of <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Zuchu<\/span> and <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Diamond Platnumz<\/span> are back with a new hit, \u201cInama,\u201d a classic bongo flava love anthem. The two sing about a bond that survived every wish for their breakup, choosing instead to dance together, bending down and rising up in rhythm. <\/p>\n<h3>Dyana Cods feat.Domani Munga &#8211; Mtu wa Shughli (Kenya)<\/h3>\n<div data-element-guid=\"8f4ffe44-3aec-4a2b-aa88-33a3f8701e5e\" class=\"column youtube small-12 large-12 small-abs-12 large-abs-12\">\n<div class=\"content \" style=\"\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"jeg_video_container jeg_video_content\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dyana cods - Mtu wa shughli ft Domani munga (official video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/joZNrKYXzRA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>It\u2019s been a busy year for <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/dyana-cods-kenya-set-it\/\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Dyana Cods<\/span><\/a>, who recently teamed up with Kenyan rapper <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Domani Munga<\/span> for her new song \u201cMtu wa Shughli.\u201d The collaboration follows her earlier hit \u201cGet Busy\u201d with rapper <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Toxic Lyrikali<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.okayafrica.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MUSIC OkayAfrica rounds up the best new music to come out of Burundi, Tanzania, and Kenya. Enjoy the best new East African music below, featuring Diamond Platnumz x Ciara, Nyashinski, Kirikou Akili, Abigail Chams x Harmonize, and more. Ciara and Diamond Platnumz bring the heat in the vibrant music video for their collaboration \u201cLow.\u201dfrom: \u201cLow\u201d [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2049802,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[25179],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2049801","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-music"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Must-Listen-Best-East-African-Songs-Right-Now-\u2013-September-2025.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2049801","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2049801"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2049801\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2049802"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2049801"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2049801"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2049801"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}