Vijana Barubaru enter love season with new Nairobi In Love EP

Known for their romantic love songs, Vijana Barubaru (V-BE) have established themselves as the go-to artistes for capturing the essence of love in East Africa’s music sphere.

Their music embodies the sweet and sour realities that lovers experience across the world, while also reflecting their journey as two young men growing up in Nairobi.

This fusion of personal experiences and universal emotions creates the perfect musical blend for their listeners across the region.

Since February is the month of love, Vijana Barubaru have curated a special eight-song Extended Play (EP) titled Nairobi In Love, a gift to romantics everywhere.

The project was released on February 7, 2025, and is available on all streaming platforms and YouTube, featuring collaborations with some of Kenya’s finest love song artistes such as Okello Max, Sanaipei Tande, and the rising duo Watendawili.

True to their tradition of spotlighting new talent, the duo has also teamed up with emerging artiste Davy Waweru, whose sound is sure to win hearts.

V-BE is a music duo made up of Mshairi Spikes, a rapper with a great influence on poetry, and Tuku Kantu, a seasoned vocalist with an influence on pop and native East-African sounds.

“This February, we want our fans across the East Africa region to immerse themselves in Nairobi In Love, as we fill the airwaves with roses, wine, and lipstick, celebrating the beauty of love through music,” says V-BE.

The songs in Nairobi In Love EP are Look Where We Are, Amanda featuring Watendawili, Liwe Liwalo (Remix) with Sanaipei Tande, and Imba Imba. Others are Huyu Akisema, Pedeje featuring Okello Max, Ololufe, and If You Don’t Know featuring Davy Waweru.

In 2024, the music duo blew up the music charts with jams such as Ni Sawa, Forever Amen, Watangoja Sana, Beba Beba, and If Wishes Were Horses. The group is also known for the chart-topping 2023 hit jam Romantic Call.