This archive report was first published on 1 October 2019.
On October 1, 2019, Kenyan singer Ali Yusuf, better known as Arrow Bwoy, released the audio for his collaboration with Wyre, a legendary dancehall singer.
The song, titled 'Pesa', is part of Arrow Bwoy's newly-launched album 'Hatua', which explores the theme of money and its impact on society.
According to Arrow Bwoy, the song highlights how money can make the world go round, and how being penniless can lead to losing one's significant other.
Arrow Bwoy's lyrics in the song read: 'Mafanikio kwa kila mtu ndio ndotooo, wengine tunakesha kwa baridi, wengine kwa joto, tunasaka pesaaae, tunasaka pesa tuoshe roho, bila pesa bila pesa utavunjwa moyo. If you don’t make money then you don’t make sense, no money no honey lugha ya mtaa, eeeh lugha ya mtaa, pesa ndio lugha ya mtaa.'
Arrow Bwoy's collaboration with Wyre has resulted in a catchy and melodious song that is sure to get listeners moving.
The beat for the song, produced by Ilogos Music, is also noteworthy, with a clear potential for it to be a club hit.
Listen to 'Pesa' below and share your thoughts on the song.
