Scar Mkadinali, Domani Munga, Sewer Sydaa are prime members of a hip-hop, drill, Afropop, gengetone rappers popularly known as Wakadinali.
The Rong rende group (street name) that has been together since 2003 based in Eastlands Nairobi has gained massive followers from YouTube. Consistency, hardcore style, and realistic lines has enabled to not only get them recognition but also win awards.
The Zozanation record label attracted many people to their hard style of rap, realistic lines, and relatable vibes. The award winners’ songs are on YouTube and Spotify. The lyrics of their songs are topnotch story telling and intriguing to listen.
Geri Inengi – 7.5M YouTube views
‘Alikam na kinini,kidurtuutuu’ this line was the most popular verse anyone would be heard saying in 2021/2022. the ‘Geri inengi’ track which means another group gained 7.5M views. The song produced in 2021 is the type of song you would give a foreigner he’d love the track and he will be lost. ‘Subaru ya mambaru imekuja na imejaa….’ Depicts the flamboyant lifestyle of a Nairobian with his friends in their love for illegal deals. Every verse of the song is memorable.
Avoid those people – 3.5M YouTube Views
This hard-hitting anthem released in November 2020 reflects people that you need to avoid. The 8 minutes 53 seconds track is Wakadinali produced and a fusion of all stars. ‘Avoid those people ‘in Victims of madness album has a non-stop adrenaline rash that gives every rapper a spotlight moment to shine. This is the type of track to listen that will leave you feeling like ‘Nilijam sanse akahepa’ meaning that the police ran away when saw I was mad.
Umroto – 2.7M YouTube views
A drill that feels like a thrill just for to feel the chills. Wakadinali digs deep into the hustle world just to explore the end goal to be feeding their families. “Nimetoka Umoroto tena, kusakia wifey na mjuniour dema, uh’’ which means I have come from the hustle, to get food to feed my family. This is a though-provoked masterpiece that will make you feel nuanced.
Extra pressure – 2.1M YouTube Views
In June 2020 Zozanation produced a banger in the form of a narrative. A hustler trying to balance his obsessions and temptations sounds like ‘Kidungi kwa mrazi yutoboka mndesha ju ya pressure (Krrrr)Msee ananihalla ni mdem na nina wife kwa kitanda, I’m not gonna do these games (Kwisha)Tempted ku quit my day job, lakini obsessions zinanipa extra pressure’ (Domaini Munga also known as Dorche).This track hits you like a punch on the face.
MC MCA – 2.1M YouTube Views
‘MC still MCA, USA, USB na ka charger type C ‘Sewersydaa Mkadinali delivered his lyrics with excellence. The beats to this song are catchy as hell. Every member in the group shows what talent, beats and performance is all about.
Sikutambui – 2M YouTube Views
This gritty and unapologetic song sounds like ‘Mbona ni nyinyi nawawasha, Nikikula nyama choma tufirifiri na Tusker’ Released on June 16th 2023 this song has over two million views. The song is a representation of respect, poverty, and crime. ‘Kuna bahali nafaa kufika na ni sahii, Speed flani shwaa, boxer Kawasaki ,Njege masanse hawatutaki’ this is someone that is rushing to be somewhere. A banger that is a must listen this year.
Wakadinali mostly talk of Nairobi hustle and the feel to be one. These songs will get you jammed into the culture, be sure to expect rhythms to get to your skin.
