Kenyan music icon Nazizi returns to the music scene with a new single titled “Gai Fafa”.
Produced by the late Hilton Mwakio aka Herbalist, “Gai Fafa” is a feel-good anthem about letting go of life’s burdens and choosing to celebrate.
Nazizi considers this release both a gift to her fans and a tribute to a cherished friend. Nazizi says, “This one is for the fans who have held me down for 25 years, especially during my recent time of grief. I can’t express how much your DMs, messages and encouragement have meant to me. I needed to say thank you in the only way I know how –through music. And it’s also for Hilton. He loved this song so much and kept pushing me to release it. This one’s for him too.”
The music video was shot in Arusha, Tanzania by director Okey, with the dancers (Purple Dancers Crew) choreographed by Chiki and Kevo from The Dance Shagz (Kenya).
Known as the First Lady of Kenyan reggae and hip hop, Nazizi taps into joy and liberation in the new release. She shares, “It’s all about releasing the stress, dancing your heart out and allowing yourself to feel good–even if just for a moment,” adding “This is my first-ever dance-based video and I am excited to see the dance challenges that come out of it.”
“Gai Fafa” is not attached to an album; rather, it’s a heartfelt standalone release.
The track was first performed live at Blankets & Wine in December 2024, where she asked the crowd if it should be released. Their roaring response gave her the green light.
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Looking ahead, Nazizi is working on plans to release a 6-track reggae EP later this year, dedicated to her reggae-loving fans.
