With longtime friend and activist Tabu Osusa, Fiston went to record music deep in Northern Kenya’s marginalised communities, capturing sounds from traditional instruments, birds, and even a goat. Back in the studio, he replaced Western electronic elements with these organic recordings, blending his digital production expertise with raw traditional sounds. The result is a fresh, unique album—combining the warmth of Tabu Ley and William Onyeabor with contemporary danceability. Beyond music, it fosters collaboration between tribes long divided by conflict, living up to its name: kabila moja—“one tribe” in Swahili.

Credits

Gabriel Odhiambo (Nyatiti) Dominique (Obokano) Peter Orinda (Abuu) Fiston Lusambo (Guitar) Winyo Shiphton (Vocal) Akuku (Shaker) George Achieng (triangle) Rashid Jibril (Bukarabu) and animal voice