{"id":2125628,"date":"2025-10-30T21:33:39","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T21:33:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2125628"},"modified":"2025-10-30T21:33:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T21:33:39","slug":"must-listen-songs-from-east-african-music-artists-oct-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/must-listen-songs-from-east-african-music-artists-oct-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Must-Listen Songs from East African Music &#038; Artists: Oct 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 from Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, and Rwanda, featuring Sheebah, Toxic Lyrikali, Phil Emon, Diamond Platnumz, and more.<\/h2>\n<p><figcaption itemprop=\"caption\" class=\"\">A close-up of Uganda\u2019s Sheebah in the music video for her 2025 single \u201cWesibadde.\u201d<\/figcaption><figcaption itemprop=\"author\" class=\"\" data-byline-prefix=\"Photo\">from Sheeba\u2019s \u201cWesibadde\u201d music video\/YouTube<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-element-guid=\"dddfc877-a201-4709-d5fd-c160798dca46\">\n<p>There must be something in the water in\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/music\/east-africa\/\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\">East Africa<\/a>, because the music coming out of the region this October has artists showcasing full vulnerability. Whether focusing on heartbreak, spiritual reflection, or the weight of public grief, the sound from the East was one of raw emotion and powerful storytelling. From genre-bending duets to stripped-down solo ballads, the region\u2019s soundscape this month has been deeply personal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This October, there are standout releases from <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Diamond Platnumz<\/span>, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Sheebah<\/span>, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Prince Indah<\/span>, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Shaffy<\/span>, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Alikiba<\/span>, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Siji<\/span>, and more in <span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">OkayAfrica<\/span>\u2019s best East African music list.<\/p>\n<p><!-- placeholder(#1) --><\/p>\n<h2>Sheebah \u2013 \u201cWesibadde\u201d (Uganda)<\/h2>\n<div data-element-guid=\"c6fad038-ad92-4e92-980e-690065179fb4\" 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=\"Wesibadde - Sheebah (Official Visualizer)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lTI1OpZw6rI?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>Ugandan pop queen <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Sheebah<\/span> returns with \u201cWesibadde.\u201d It\u2019s been a fairly quiet year for one of Uganda\u2019s biggest female artists, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DQwHtxNq0cg\">with only one other release<\/a>, making \u201cWesibadde\u201d a welcome reminder of her star power.<\/p>\n<h2>Shaffy \u2013 \u201cS\u00e8rela\u201d (Rwanda\/USA)<\/h2>\n<div data-element-guid=\"9498d9b0-9af5-4894-933f-5522769926ed\" 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=\"Shaffy - S\u00e8rela (Official Music Video) \" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2OOZBIjTPXI?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>With his latest release, Rwandan-born, US-based artist <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Shaffy<\/span> delivers more of his signature afro-zouk rhythms on the <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Element Eleeh<\/span>-produced \u201cS\u00e8rela.\u201d The sultry, danceable track quickly crossed the one million views mark on YouTube within two weeks of its release.<\/p>\n<h2>Diamond Platnumz \u2013 \u201cNani\u201d (Tanzania)<\/h2>\n<div data-element-guid=\"0f08de3d-8419-450d-9e8f-3ab7945df9b2\" 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=\"Diamond Platnumz - Nani (Official Music Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BaSxCDp04WI?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><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Diamond Platnumz<\/span> is proving that longevity doesn&#8217;t mean slowing down. After his recent <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/the-top-east-african-songs-right-now-september-2025-edition\/1412240\">global hit with <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Ciara<\/span><\/a>, the Tanzanian superstar has released three new songs in October, including the emotionally resonant \u201cNani.\u201d He also dropped <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=NR-yDEocnxI&amp;list=RDNR-yDEocnxI&amp;start_radio=1\">\u201cMsumari,\u201d<\/a> a heartfelt song for lovers, and <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=t4F_DNgVQ6U\">\u201cSasampa,\u201d<\/a> an amapiano collaboration with <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Focalistic<\/span>, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Uncool<\/span>, <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Silas Africa<\/span>, and <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Xduppy<\/span>. The wave of releases shows that even with a career spanning a decade, Diamond remains one of East Africa\u2019s most prolific and consistent hitmakers.<\/p>\n<h2>SIJI. \u2013 \u201cKomsa\u201d (Burundi)<\/h2>\n<div data-element-guid=\"d7fcc310-a30c-47cc-93a4-e2e4bc55ccc3\" 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=\"SIJI. - KOMSA - ( Official Music Video )\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XowofwlMbiI?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>Burundian artist <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">SIJI.<\/span> brings smooth, slow-burning energy to the dance floor with \u201cKomsa,\u201d a sensual zouk track that leans into romance and rhythm.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Toxic Lyrikali \u2013 \u201cEuphoria\u201d (Kenya)<\/h2>\n<div data-element-guid=\"ffbfed10-42c8-4148-9f45-39acbcc5a4d8\" 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=\"Toxic Lyrikali - EUPHORIA (Official Video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/thEpzVoP_3c?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 rapper <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Toxic Lyrikali<\/span> taps into a darker, moodier sound with \u201cEuphoria.\u201d In his <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.okayafrica.com\/toxic-lyrikali-the-nairobi-rapper-blending-trap-dancehall-and-hood-life\/1413928\"><span data-lab-italic=\"italic\" class=\"italic m-italic\">OkayAfrica<\/span> profile<\/a>, the rapper shared that the song was \u201ca reminder to rise above all that energy, stay focused on your own path, and remember that we came from nothing to something.\u201d With introspective lyricism, the track offers a different sound for the Kayole rapper.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Phil Emon \u2013 \u201cDelicious\u201d ft. Nel Ngabo (Rwanda)<\/h2>\n<div data-element-guid=\"c8fa55ac-e215-4456-8cff-996cd66c6747\" 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=\"Phil emon-DELICIOUS ft(Nel ngabo) (Official video)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fvPUju4SiAo?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><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Phil Emon<\/span> teams up with fellow Rwandan artist <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Nel Ngabo<\/span> for \u201cDelicious,\u201d a flirty afro-pop track that oozes charm and chemistry. Emon\u2019s raspy voice and guitar skills are on full display<\/p>\n<h2>Alikiba \u2013 \u201cSella\u201d (Tanzania)<\/h2>\n<div data-element-guid=\"c94e7b5e-024b-4eea-b15d-293a39a28c72\" 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=\"Alikiba - SELLA (Clip Officiel)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V-jszTh4i7c?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 legend <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Alikiba<\/span> returns with \u201cSella,\u201d a smooth and emotionally charged bongo flava ballad in which he pours his heart out to a lover who has betrayed his trust. The song tells the story of a woman who once promised loyalty, devotion, and honesty but ultimately chooses to cheat, leaving Alikiba heartbroken and disillusioned.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>Prince Indah \u2013 \u201cTRIBUTE TO RT. HON RAILA ODINGA\u201d (Kenya)<\/h2>\n<div data-element-guid=\"84b1fb5d-3bf3-4800-abef-791549996132\" 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=\"PRINCE INDAH - TRIBUTE TO RT. HON RAILA ODINGA (ENGLISH LYRICS)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1RlzWgtiOkg?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><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Prince Indah<\/span> sets the tone for a wave of musical tributes mourning the passing of Kenyan opposition leader <span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Raila Odinga<\/span> with his powerful ballad \u201cTribute to Rt. Hon Raila Odinga.\u201d His song is joined by a chorus of other artists, including\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ws9CaAY6oww\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Bahati<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fujml7uLtoI\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Elisha Toto<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=W5TaqJbWkxc\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Sammy Dee &amp; The Cluster<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_ORp5xk_nPU\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Rayvanny<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HF_KhWKUGdI\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Dogo Charlie,<\/span><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yB2nAWEFip8\" style=\"font-size: 1rem;\"><span data-lab-font_weight=\"font-weight-bold\" class=\"font-weight-bold m-font-weight-bold\">Vinny Flava<\/span><\/a>, all of whom released songs this month to commemorate the iconic leader. While the songs vary in style and production, they collectively reflect a country grieving through melody and memory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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 from Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, Tanzania, and Rwanda, featuring Sheebah, Toxic Lyrikali, Phil Emon, Diamond Platnumz, and more. A close-up of Uganda\u2019s Sheebah in the music video for her 2025 single \u201cWesibadde.\u201dfrom Sheeba\u2019s \u201cWesibadde\u201d music video\/YouTube There must be something in the water in\u00a0East Africa, because the music [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2125629,"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-2125628","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\/10\/Must-Listen-Songs-from-East-African-Music-Artists-Oct-2025.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125628","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=2125628"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125628\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2125630,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2125628\/revisions\/2125630"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2125629"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2125628"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2125628"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2125628"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}