- 70
- 2 647 561
Eric Wainaina
Kenya
Приєднався 4 кві 2011
Eric Wainaina is a leading Kenyan musician. His music to date has been a blend of Kenyan Benga characterized by Soukouss-inspired guitar lines, pop harmony and traditional instruments.
After garnering close to every award the local and regional industry had to offer this artist is setting his sights on the global market having had recent successes with a funk-inspired remix of the song Selina.
His earliest songs, Daima and Nchi Ya Kitu Kidogo became anthems sung across the country - both of them powerful indictments of the authoritarian and ethnically divisive governments that have governed Kenya since independence.
His discography includes Sawa Sawa (2001), Twende Twende (2006), Love and Protest (2011), Dreams In Stereo (2018) and numerous commissioned projects including the 2010 MDG campaign for the UN entitled 8 Goals for Africa feat. Hugh Masekela, HHP, Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, Oliver Mtukudzi, and the Soweto Gospel Choir.
After garnering close to every award the local and regional industry had to offer this artist is setting his sights on the global market having had recent successes with a funk-inspired remix of the song Selina.
His earliest songs, Daima and Nchi Ya Kitu Kidogo became anthems sung across the country - both of them powerful indictments of the authoritarian and ethnically divisive governments that have governed Kenya since independence.
His discography includes Sawa Sawa (2001), Twende Twende (2006), Love and Protest (2011), Dreams In Stereo (2018) and numerous commissioned projects including the 2010 MDG campaign for the UN entitled 8 Goals for Africa feat. Hugh Masekela, HHP, Angelique Kidjo, Baaba Maal, Oliver Mtukudzi, and the Soweto Gospel Choir.
Eric Wainaina - DEK DEK DEK ft. Kakuma Sound x Shangry T9 x Sinaga Swaga (LYRIC VIDEO)
Inspired by the events in Tiananmen Square in June 1989 and the Michael Moore documentary Fahrenheit 9-11, Dek Dek Dek is at the same time an ode and a rallying call to a people who refuse to be cowed and deceived by the powers of oppression.
Written by Eric Wainaina
Lead vocals by Eric Wainaina, Shangry T9, Sinaga Swaga, Benjamin Kabaseke
Background vocals by Chemutai Sage & Eric Wainaina
Percussion drums by Kakuma Sound
Keys and Organ by Eric Wainaina
Acoustic and Electric Guitar by Benjamin Kabaseke
Horns by Benjamin Malick & Timothy Riungu
Produced by Eric Wainaina & Mbogua Mbugua Mbugua
Mixed by Mbogua Mbugua Mbugua
Mastered by Tim Lengfeld & Rushab Nandha at TL Mastering, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Photo by Gufy
Artwork and lyric video by Tafari
Written by Eric Wainaina
Lead vocals by Eric Wainaina, Shangry T9, Sinaga Swaga, Benjamin Kabaseke
Background vocals by Chemutai Sage & Eric Wainaina
Percussion drums by Kakuma Sound
Keys and Organ by Eric Wainaina
Acoustic and Electric Guitar by Benjamin Kabaseke
Horns by Benjamin Malick & Timothy Riungu
Produced by Eric Wainaina & Mbogua Mbugua Mbugua
Mixed by Mbogua Mbugua Mbugua
Mastered by Tim Lengfeld & Rushab Nandha at TL Mastering, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Photo by Gufy
Artwork and lyric video by Tafari
Переглядів: 1 004
Відео
Eric Wainaina - Mabawa feat. Wanavokali & TLVSN
Переглядів 2,5 тис.6 місяців тому
The theme of lost love continues in Mabawa with the artist praying for wings to find his lover and make amends. Originally released in 2006 on Twende Twende!, this remake features TLVSN and Wanavokali. Produced by Eric Wainaina and Mbogua Mbugua Mbugua. STREAM MABAWA EVERYWHERE orcd.co/mabawa Written by Eric Wainaina and Kanji Mbugua Performed by Eric Wainaina, Vincent Ngugi & Wanavokali Acoust...
Eric Wainaina - MARIANA feat. H_art The Band, TLVSN & Angachi (OFFICIAL AUDIO)
Переглядів 14 тис.7 місяців тому
Mariana is a song of lost love - a love lost to poverty and the promise of a better life in a far away land. This recording is a remake of the version put out in 2011 on Eric Wainaina’s Love and Protest and now features the wonderful talents of H_art The Band, TLVSN, Angachi and is produced by Eric Wainaina and Mbogua Mbugua Mbugua.
Eric Wainaina - Mama Luka (LYRIC VIDEO) DAIL *811*446#
Переглядів 52 тис.2 роки тому
Mama Luka is one of several songs inspired by me and my family’s four-year residency in the Lang’ata area of Nairobi, and more specifically Otiende Estate, where families including my own lived in the shadow of broken dreams. We felt, along with most of Nairobi, how the promise made to the independence generation of owning a home, had faded away. In the late 60s under the auspices of the Presby...
Eric Wainaina - Mama Luka (OFFICIAL AUDIO) DAIL *811*446#
Переглядів 34 тис.2 роки тому
Mama Luka is one of several songs inspired by me and my family’s four-year residency in the Lang’ata area of Nairobi, and more specifically Otiende Estate, where families including my own lived in the shadow of broken dreams. We felt, along with most of Nairobi, how the promise made to the independence generation of owning a home, had faded away. In the late 60s under the auspices of the Presby...
![Eric Wainaina - When Darkness Comes (from Pete Murimi's 'I Am Samuel') [Official Music Video]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Q_EtLjVAGMQ/mqdefault.jpg)
Eric Wainaina - When Darkness Comes (from Pete Murimi's 'I Am Samuel') [Official Music Video]
Переглядів 25 тис.2 роки тому
'When Darkness Comes' is out now: orcd.co/ewwdc Words and Music by Eric Wainaina Produced by Eric Wainaina & Rushab Nandha Recorded and Mixed by Rushab Nandha at Rainmaker Studios, Nairobi, Kenya Additional Vocals by Vincent Ngugi & Kevin Waweru Strings Arranged and Performed by Alex Mottok Mastered by Tim Lengfeld at TL Mastering, Stellenbosch, South Africa Lyrics: Our love burns bright, it wo...
Eric Wainaina - Tell Your Mother feat. Television (Official Audio)
Переглядів 11 тис.2 роки тому
Tell Your Mother is a gentle yet boldly expressive declaration of fearless and limitless love. This visceral poetry that borders on obsession is presented through a union of gospel inspired harmony, loop based guitar and UK house rhythm.The result is a soulful Benga-Pop House track that leaves us itching to tell our mothers to stop praying for us, someone’s got it. Written by the legendary Eric...
DAIMA - #ChanjoKwaWote
Переглядів 11 тис.3 роки тому
COVID-19 has had devastating effects on livelihoods and the enjoyment of fundamental rights and freedoms in Kenya, just like the rest of the globe. The effects of the virus risk pushing people deeper into poverty, mental health and depression. It has affected our education system, and any further disruption would adversely affect the development of Kenyans. In July, the government of Kenya unve...
Eric Wainaina & The Japanese Ambassador to Kenya, Ambassador Ryoichi Horie & Madam Yuko - Daima
Переглядів 4,1 тис.3 роки тому
www.ke.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_00162.html Follow Eric Wainaina: ericwainaina ericwainainamusic ericwainainamusic Follow The Embassy of Japan in Kenya: japaninkenya JapaninKenya
Eric Wainaina with The Japanese Ambassador to Kenya, Ambassador Ryoichi Horie
Переглядів 8223 роки тому
Watch the full performance of "Daima" with Ambassador Ryoichi Horie & Madam Yuko: ua-cam.com/video/k4TAdcEbdtA/v-deo.html Watch the full interview with Ambassador Ryoichi Horie: ua-cam.com/video/Vttbk5S0QCo/v-deo.html Follow Eric Wainaina: ericwainaina ericwainainamusic ericwainainamusic Follow The Embassy of Japan in Kenya: japaninkenya facebo...
An Interview with Eric Wainaina & The Japanese Ambassador to Kenya, Ambassador Ryoichi Horie
Переглядів 6373 роки тому
www.ke.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/11_000001_00162.html Follow Eric Wainaina: ericwainaina ericwainainamusic ericwainainamusic Follow The Embassy of Japan in Kenya: japaninkenya JapaninKenya
Eric Wainaina - Okay (Official Music Video)
Переглядів 21 тис.4 роки тому
"Dreams In Stereo" out now: hyperurl.co/2z2v4h MOOKH: mookh.com/album/dreams-in-stereo Mdundo: mdundo.com/p/9197?fb_mode=1 Follow Eric Wainaina: ericwainaina ericwainainamusic ericwainainamusic Lyrics: It’s not the same since you went away I hug the pillow where you used to lay your head Strands of your hair Scent of your perfume Maybe sometime today I can...
Eric Wainaina - Okay (Live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi)
Переглядів 2,2 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi for the Bastille Day Celebrations. Follow Eric Wainaina: ericwainaina ericwainainamusic ericwainainamusic
Eric Wainaina - Hallelujah People ( Live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi)
Переглядів 1,2 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi for the Bastille Day Celebrations. Follow Eric Wainaina: ericwainaina ericwainainamusic ericwainainamusic
Eric Wainaina - Don't Bury Me Live (Live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi)
Переглядів 6264 роки тому
Eric Wainaina live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi for the Bastille Day Celebrations. Follow Eric Wainaina: ericwainaina ericwainainamusic ericwainainamusic
Eric Wainaina - Dek Dek Dek (Live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi)
Переглядів 9 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - Dek Dek Dek (Live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi)
Eric Wainaina - Selina (Live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi)
Переглядів 1,9 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - Selina (Live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi)
Eric Wainaina - Ritwa Riaku (Live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi)
Переглядів 55 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - Ritwa Riaku (Live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi)
Eric Wainaina - Daima (Live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi)
Переглядів 4,9 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - Daima (Live at the Alliance Française de Nairobi)
Eric Wainaina - When Darkness Comes (Official Audio)
Переглядів 8 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - When Darkness Comes (Official Audio)
Eric Wainaina - When Darkness Comes (from I Am Samuel)
Переглядів 3,4 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - When Darkness Comes (from I Am Samuel)
Eric Wainaina & Jason Sibi-Okumu - Lonely Mile (Official Music Video)
Переглядів 11 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina & Jason Sibi-Okumu - Lonely Mile (Official Music Video)
Eric Wainaina - Gegenwind (Official Music Video)
Переглядів 6 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - Gegenwind (Official Music Video)
Eric Wainaina - Hallelujah People (Official Audio)
Переглядів 5 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - Hallelujah People (Official Audio)
Eric Wainaina - Fly Away Together (Official Audio)
Переглядів 2 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - Fly Away Together (Official Audio)
Eric Wainaina - Brand New Day (Official Audio)
Переглядів 2 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - Brand New Day (Official Audio)
Eric Wainaina - Don't Bury Me (feat. John Nzenze, Blinky Bill & Kendi Nkonge) [Official Audio]
Переглядів 2,7 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - Don't Bury Me (feat. John Nzenze, Blinky Bill & Kendi Nkonge) [Official Audio]
Eric Wainaina - Okay (Official Audio)
Переглядів 3 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - Okay (Official Audio)
Eric Wainaina - Hold Me Down (Official Audio)
Переглядів 4,8 тис.4 роки тому
Eric Wainaina - Hold Me Down (Official Audio)
This should be the National Anthem
when Nairobi was the real Nairobi🤩i miss these times akiii😭
Am here 2024 ❤
6th September 2024, na ina slap!!!
How good was Eric Wainaina?
Big up to Eric Wainaina for singing such a song during Moi's era 👏Mans had some courage walai🤩
Abenu babondo sinagaswaga 🇨🇩🔥
Good message
Can't believe my country has always been like this🤥
Nostalgic
I LOVE YOUR SONGS
Traffic lights tax😂
Who is here in 2024 supporting this true artist💕🇰🇪
This song! 😃 The prophesy was there...if only they listened.
This should be our National Anthem
KJ should re listen to this...and ask himself if he is making a difference
When kenya survives all shit 😢and it's 100yrs please remember we have all one not 47 tribes all kenyans🎉
Wow good vibe
🔥🔥
✊🏿🔥✊🏿🔥✊🏿🔥✊🏿🔥✊🏿🔥
Maaaannnn!!! Much respect for you sir! this is true art!!
Its big big big ❤.. mngnitia ka verse bana 🎉
Fazi Fazi 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 wanangu
Shangri T9 a turkana wild beast in camouflaging music
This song deserves to be the national anthem of kenya
Big up 👏🤝
Moo faya💥💥
That's greatful keép moving my G Tnne 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥🔥
Big Up mah bro
🔥🔥🔥🔥sinaga
Awesome job 🔥🔥🔥🔥 shangry T9
Very good job
Bombo💥💥
🙌🙌this is a masterpiece
What a nice song!!
Waoooh
Wow fantastic
Wow! beautifully arranged. Kudos EW and group!
Sweet vibe😊
International sounds 🌍
Good music 👐
An inspirational song keep advocating for the true right Brother friend and family for life @eric_wainaina
T9 🔥
Shangry!!
Am here to support my stage mate Sinaga swagger 🎉❤
BIGGEST TUNE ON THE PLANET, WE JUST WAITING FOR THE VIDEO.. THE MESSAGE IS LOUD AND NO ONE WANTS TO LISTEN...
Good song from our artists from kalobeyei
Turkana music heading in good direction through the big black hairy dawg T9
Masterpiece 🔥