From Demarco to Tarrus Riley: These Jamaican artists are giving Kenyans a run for their money
In the last couple of years, top Jamaican artists have been slowly penetrating into the Kenyan music scene and these has been seen by the numerous collabos they have done with few Kenyan artists.
The latest artist to do so is dancehall and reggae big shot Demarco.
The artist whose name is Collin Demar Edwards, has gone ahead to put a number of Kenyan and East African artists to shame with his fluent Swahili flow.
The ‘Backaz’ hit maker has collaborated Kenya’s rising star, Arrow Bwoy in his new song, ‘Love Doctor’ which dropped on Friday evening.
The song’s video which is definitely a new club banger has already amassed 11,000 views on Youtube and continues to receive raving reviews from Kenyans.
Demarco joins in the second verse where he serenades a lady with well executed Swahili vibes and you can’t help but sing along!
Below are some of his notable lines.
Nataka uwe wanguwewe ndio kila kitu changu
sing dis for you baby girl wine pon dis song,
Nakupenda we never do you wrong nuh
wewe ndio mwenyewe
Demarco however is not the only Jamaican artist to collaborate and even dropping a few lines in Swahili.
Alaine
The songstress was among the first Jamaican artists to venture into Kenyan music when he was featured in ‘Nakupenda Pia’ by Wyre back in 2013.
If that was not enough, she was featured in Willy Paul’s weeding anthem song, ‘I Do’ in 2017, this was an year after she featured comedian Churchill in her ‘Wafula’ jam.
Romain Virgo
He is another darling to the Kenyan land thanks to his past electric shows and his relationship with the Kenyan artists.
Romain was featured in 2018 by King Kaka in his ‘One and only’ love song.
Tarrus Riley
The Jamaican legend would also not get left behind. The ‘She’s royal’ hit maker was featured in rising star Zikki’s ‘Kamata’ song. If that was not enough he was cool enough to drop a few lines in Swahili!
Etana
Just like Alaine, Etana is another Kenyan sweetheart!
Kenyans have been jamming to her mellow reggae songs for years even before she set her foot in the country.
The ‘Love song’ singer was gracious enough to accept a collabo with the prince of Benga music, Dan Aceda in ‘Look to you’.
Enjoy the song below.