Nigerian media personality Eni has teamed up with Tanzanian singer Phina on “Kilakshar,” a Swahili club record built by S2Kizzy. The song marks a shift for the pair, whose earlier singles “Nakwamini” and “I Do” moved at a slower, softer pace. This time they push the tempo up and let the beat carry the weight.
Swahili sits at the centre of the writing here. Eni, whose full name is Enioluwa Adeoluwa, sings beside Phina, a Tanzanian artist behind songs like “Upo Nyonyo” and “Happiness.” Their pairing joins two markets under one project, which they run together under the handle @eniandphina.
Africori handled digital distribution for “Kilakshar,” so the single reaches beyond East Africa. Some pages spell the title “Kilakshari,” so you may see both versions online.
The cross-border angle carries the record. A Nigerian artist singing in Swahili beside a Tanzanian hitmaker is still rare, and it gives the track a playful edge. The pair keep a light, confident tone throughout.
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