Why Nishike Is the Best Thing That Has Ever Happened To Sauti Sol

Sauti Sol’s Nishike was steamy, it was sensual,it was controversial and different from what we are used to.

It was a far cry from the half-baked videos that featured girls twerking their pants off to garner you tube video views. It was different from the ‘rusha mikono kwa hewa’ songs that have become commonplace in Kenya. It stood out.It was not only different from Kenyan music but it was a side of Sauti Sol we had never seen.

For some this different side of ‘Sauti Sol’ made them uncomfortable. And that is when Sauti Sol started losing out corporate and fans who felt that Sauti sol was too risqué and not family friendly.

They may have lost out on a few fans and a few corporates, but the world finally took notice of Sauti Sol.They were no longer boys but men, no longer a local band but a worldwide brand .And that is when international acts such as Davido and Chidinma taking notice of them. They even got hang out with Trey Songz and Miguel, something which no Kenyan artiste had eve done.

And yesterday, they won and a MTV EMA Award and have now been declared this year’s Best African act. In addition they also released the remix to ‘Sura Yako’ featuring one of Nigeri’as biggest acts, Iyanya.

Fêtes I do not think they would have achieved without stepping out of their comfort zone. Breaking free from the status quo and making the world their stage.It can only get better from here.