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My Nationality

Asubuhi (2023)

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Playlists & Collaborations

Writers Corner

Gently lift the mood in your space and get youself ready for last leg of workday.

Soul Hour

Soul Hour is a collection of the most beautiful voices in Africa singing your environment into a serene space. The emphasis is on the voice - with minimal instrumentation. Featuring super start vocalists like Gino Sitson, Blick Bassy, Ceseria Evoria, this experience is the ultimate brain cleanser. Ideal for waking moments, countering noisy spaces like trains, mails, offices, or just before bedtime. Plug in headphones, and let your mind breathe.

Afro-fusion Uganda

Explore the best of Ugandan music with a playlist that blends fusion, soulful vocals, dance rhythms, experimental sounds, standout collaborations, and exceptional melodic mastery from Uganda’s most creative musicians.

Love and Chill

Poetic love songs to nudge you gently into a romantic mood.

Calm Acoustic

Slow acoustic jams to get you going for the day.

Story

Quick Facts

From
Congo (Democratic Republic of the)

Journey

Christian Bahizi, who performs as Chris Bahizi, is a Congolese singer-songwriter whose influence extends across East Africa from his Kampala base. Known as 'The Singing Poet,' Bahizi combines R&B with Afro-soul, infused with Congolese rhythms and rich storytelling. His work bridges cultural and linguistic divides, expressed through Swahili, French, Lingala, and English. This multilingual capability not only narrates his intricate personal and cultural saga but also forges connections with diverse audiences. His journey began with a musical awakening at home, led by his father’s collection of Congolese sounds. Taking those roots with him, Bahizi explored his voice further within church hymns and later at poetic venues like the Poetry Association of Uganda. These spaces honed his lyrical and musical skills, leading to the 2023 release of his debut album, 'Asubuhi'. The album traverses intimate themes such as love, identity, and faith, with tracks like 'Lala' and 'My Nationality'. Celebrated for his captivating live performances, he has featured at Sofar Kampala and the Bayimba International Festival, marking his place in the East African music landscape.