Top Kenyan musician makes a comeback after 7 years

Piece by: FRIDAH NJERI

25 July 2024

• Ndegz took a break from his music career in 2017, and according to him, the pause lasted longer than he intended.

Kenyan Afro-pop musician Ndegz is back in the industry after a seven-year break.

Yesterday, at Replay Lounge and Bistro, Ndegz held a listening party for his new EP, which comprises seven tracks, including the latest one, "The Bull."

The EP will be out tomorrow, and fans will be able to listen to it on Spotify, Boomplay, and YouTube.

Ndegz took a break from his music career in 2017, and according to him, the pause lasted longer than he intended.

"My pause lasted longer than I intended, but I realized that everything I was doing outside of music, outside of this thing that I have always loved all my life, was taking me towards my destiny," he said.

"With every step I took, I was walking towards my destiny, so I found myself six years later ready to embrace my destiny as Ndegz the artist, the producer, the songwriter, and the brand. It's all about reaching your peak. Now, I am chasing everything that I left on hold. I'm coming for it like I never left. Ndegz is back."

During the party, Ndegz disclosed that what inspired him to return to the industry after such a long break was the constant encouragement from his die-hard fans, who kept asking him to come back and continue showcasing his musical artistry.

He also acknowledged Kenyan rappers Prezzo and another famous rapper, saying that he didn't intend to feature anyone in his songs, but the two came as a blessing to him and his career at large.

In an interview, the dreadlocked disclosed that he has an amazing project he is working on and is more than ready to give it his all to meet the expectations of his fans, just as he did before his break.

Here is a list of the tracks in his EP according to how he sang them yesterday during the listening party.

1. Ameniweza

2. Your love is like

3. Fire Blue

4. 1 time

5. Loving you

6. Need you

7. Boss