ARTIST
Watendawili
Watendawili are a Nairobi-based Afro Soul and Afro Pop duo made up of Ywaya Tajiri, whose real name is Ywaya Eugine Simon, and Onyach Pala, whose real name is Edgar Israel Onyach. Together, they have built a catalogue around intimate songwriting, infectious melodies, and a distinctly Kenyan sound, seamlessly singing in Swahili, English and Luo.
Watendawili is on 29 songs on LyFi: 22 as the main artist, from 2022 to 2026, and 7 as a guest. Of Watendawili’s own songs, the most read is Nyamama. Albums and EPs on LyFi: En Route (album), Double Treble (album) and Hekaya (EP). As a guest: NaEnjoy by Bensoul, ManyoPesa by Coster Ojwang, Baki Pekee Yako by Njerae and 4 more. Guest artists: Femi One, Hornsphere, Bensoul, Okello Max, Xenia Manasseh and 3 others. The songs are Afro-pop and Afro-soul, with lyrics in Swahili, Luo and English. Sheng from these songs, explained: cheki, rada, makali, gwethe, mzinga, mboka and 6 more.
