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Afriquoi: Shika Kamba (ft Maia von Lekow)

from Afriquoi: Abobo Nation Part 1 by Afriquoi

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‘Shika Kamba’ is an uplifting dancefloor anthem.. foregrounding the vocal talents of Kenyan singer Maia von Lekow on a background of ravey, 90s style synths giving strong forensic evidence of the London music scene in the late 90s and early 00s when producer Nico Bentley first started raving....

Much praised for her political but deeply songs about the plight of disempowered Kenyan youth, the role of women in Africa and the issues around split cultural heritage, Maia is a truly international artist who has performed all over Europe and Africa, including winning 2 African Academy Awards for her film soundtrack work. She has lived in Berlin, Dublin and Melbourne but is based permanently in Narobi, and sings this song in her native Swahili about the importance of persistence, humility and positivity:

“Shika kamba shika kamba mara ya kwanza utaanguka
Hold the rope, hold the rope, the first time you will fall
Shika kamba, shika kamba mara ya pili utasimama
Hold the rope, hold the rope the second time you will stand”

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from Afriquoi: Abobo Nation Part 1, released June 17, 2016

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Live African dance music, fusing Congolese guitar + Gambian kora virtuosity with UK electronic sensibilities to create uplifting, dancefloor- friendly new music for a new generation of music fans.

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