Deobi and Incredible JJ link up on a fresh record called “Nakupenda,” a collaboration centred on love and personal expression. The two artists share the track, which lands in the space of contemporary African music built around affection.
The song’s title is Swahili for “I love you,” so the direction is clear from the name alone. It is the kind of phrase that carries romance, and it points to a record aimed at anyone who likes heartfelt themes in their music. Deobi and Incredible JJ trade space across the collaboration, which adds to the growing pool of African music pairings.
For Deobi, the release is another step in exploring his sound. It also gives listeners who have been following him a fresh cut to dig into. Whether it meets what you expected from him is a question only your ears can answer.
Has “Nakupenda” hit the mark for you, or were you hoping for something different from Deobi this time? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.
