A multifaceted artist whose creative outline spans many disciplines—she is a rapper, songwriter, dancer, and stylist—Kenyan-based Mwende has been demanding attention at every turn. She exudes such an infectious full-blown energy and a vibrant personality that is in turn translated into her music that makes you want to move in no time. Tapping into real-life scenarios so as to deeply connect with her unique audiences, her music is like an open book’s shelf to reality, and that is what has made her music so deeply relatable. Swiftly, she is stealing the hearts and ears of the larger Kenyan fan base with a swelling wave of momentum and an undeniable social media presence as she seeks to take her game to the next level!
2022 was quite the year for her; it was the year she rose to fame and started demanding attention, and it was the same year she dropped her certified banger “Huu Mwaka,” which directly translates to “This Year.” A big, bold, and danceable tune, Mwende attacks it from multiple fronts, rapping and singing with her captivating vocals and dropping some masterful rhymes in a multi-lingual style.
Following the success of the original masterpiece, it was only right that a remix was on the way, and the “Huu Mwaka (remix)’ is on the horizon; set to officially drop on February 10, 2023. The remix features two Kenyan A-listers, EXray and Breeder LW, whose presence will do more to take the track to even greater heights.
Mwende is her usual bubbly self with an unequaled stage presence, dropping some inspirational rhymes over the dance-inducing beats in her quintessential Swahili & Kamba languages. In this track, she and the guest performers paint a picture that, with drive, determination, hard work, and self-belief, the world will one day see you streaking across the sky in all your glory like a shooting star. This is your year to burn brightly in the night sky!
Mark February 10th on your calendars to experience this sensational remix and follow Mwende on her social platforms so as to keep tabs on her other endeavors!