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Timeless romance: 6 TBT love songs from Kenya's music industry 2001-2008 | Pulselive Kenya

Amos Robi

<p>In the early to late 2000s, this trend continued to thrive, with a variety of love songs capturing the hearts of audiences in the country.</p>

<p>Here are some of the top love songs that dominated topped charts between 2001 - 2008.</p>

<h3>1. Nasinzia Nikikuwaza - Nameless</h3>

<p>Nameless, also known as David Mathenge, is one of<a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/11-top-educated-kenyan-artists/8cq0kgv"> Kenya's most iconic musicians.</a> He is credited with popularizing the genre of Afro-pop in the country.</p>

<p>One of his most popular and beloved songs is <strong><em>'Nasinzia Nikikuwaza'</em></strong> which was released in 2001.</p>

<p>The song's title translates to "I fall asleep thinking about you" and it is a romantic ballad that expresses the feelings of a man who has a deep admiration for a woman.</p>

<p>In the song, Nameless states the extent he is willing to go for the woman he loves.</p>

<p>Part of the song goes, <em>"Commit a crime and I will be your defender, overpower me so that I surrender.</em></p>

<p>The song was used by many men for pick-up lines on ladies they admired. <strong><em>'Nasinzia Nikikuwaza'</em></strong> won the award for Best Male Artist, Best Afro Fusion and Best Music Video</p>

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<p>Eric Wainaina is a celebrated Kenyan musician who is known for his socially conscious lyrics and his ability to create music that speaks to the hearts and minds of his fans.</p>

<p>Wainaina has also written songs that speak to those in love. Among the songs is <strong><em>'Ritwa Riaku'</em></strong> which is written in Kikuyu language.</p>

<p>The song speaks about the dangers a young man has faced waiting for the love of his life including surviving a mob beating. The song is slow and sends hits the message home through its smooths lyrics.</p>

<p>Released in 2001, the song is still a hit to date and is loved by even those that don't understand Kikuyu.</p>

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<p>The Kenyan urban music history would be incomplete without mentioning Cecilia Wairimu also known as Amani.</p>

<p>Among Amani's top songs is <strong><em>'Tamani'</em></strong> which is a mix of R&amp;B and Afro-pop produced under Ogopa Dejaays. <strong><em>'Tamani' </em></strong>means wish which in the song means the wish to be with the person she loves.</p>

<p>The song which was released in 2006 is a perfect tune for someone with deep admiration for a person.</p>

<p>Despite going low in the industry, Harry Kimani made a track that would be memorable decades later.</p>

<p>Harry Kimani released <strong><em>'Haiya' </em></strong>in 2005 which went ahead to clinch him top awards and had him booked for several shows.</p>

<p>This Kikuyu song speaks to reassuring your love that she is the only one and no one can take her place.</p>

<p>The simplicity of the video made the song even more attached to the fans who would sing along word by word.</p>

<p>The vocals by the singer stood out in the acoustic song which was a constant request by men for their ladies on radio. In 2005 the song won the Kisima award for the best video and best song.</p>

<p>A former signee of the Ogopa Deejays, Kenzo Matata's <strong><em>'Zam Zam'</em></strong> was a song that lovers sang along to whenever it was played. Released in 2008, the song topped the charts for months.</p>

<p>Kenzo narrates in the song he is leaving bachelorhood and is in the process of finding a woman.</p>

<p>Kenzo's simple lyrics and great chorus had the song stuck in his fans' minds.</p>

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<p>Formed in 1969 in Mombasa, Them Mushrooms grew to become one of the most successful and influential bands in East Africa.</p>

<p>The song is popular in and out of the country thanks to the fluent Swahili it is written in. The song was common in late-night shows where listeners would request it for their loved ones affirming their love for them.</p>

<p>Their song <strong><em>'Embe Dodo'</em></strong> in 2008 was a great composition that saw them become household names thanks to their songs which had a blend of rhumba, reggae and chakacha.</p>

<p>Them Mushrooms marked its 50th anniversary in July 2022 when the band celebrated the good music it has produced for over a decade.</p>

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