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Lyzaira, the renowned Cape Verdean-Dutch singer-songwriter, is preparing for her much-anticipated EAhead of the EP release, Lyzaira, who spoke to TUKO.co.ke, dropped a new Kiswahili-inspired single titled Sawa SawaThe single was produced by acclaimed Kenyan producer Wuod Omollo and co-written with Watendawili (Onyach Pala and Ywaya TajiriRenowned artiste Lyzaira is set to shake the music industry with a much-anticipated EP, Nobody Like Me.
Afro-Pop star drops Sawa Sawa single ahead of much-anticipated EP release. The project was produced by Wuod Omollo. Photo: Lyzaira/ Wuod Omollo.
Source: InstagramThe Cape Verdean-Dutch singer-songwriter told TUKO.co.ke that the five-track EP will be released in November 2025.
Ahead of the EP release, the beauty has dropped a Kiswahili-inspired single titled Sawa Sawa. The single was released on Thursday, October 24.
Who produced Lyzaira’s Sawa Sawa?TUKO.co.ke has since established that the song was produced by renowned Kenyan producer Wuod Omollo and co-written alongside Watendawili (Onyach Pala and Ywaya Tajiri).
Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Lyzaira expressed excitement about working with the Wuod Omollo and the team.
“I love this project (Sawa Swa). The team led by Wuod Omollo did an excellent job. My appreciation to him (Wuod Omollo), Onyach Pala and Ywaya Tajiri of Watendawili. I couldn’t ask for a more talented team for Sawa Sawa,” she said. What’s the motivation behind Sawa Sawa?According to Lyzaria, the Pan-African collaboration (Sawa Sawa) is an Afro-pop anthem that blends Cape Verdean flair, Kiswahili warmth, and global pop energy.
The track was written during her time in Kenya earlier this year. It fuses Swahili, Creole, and English in a seamless blend of cultures that embodies Lyzaira’s signature style, which is made up of sultry vocals, breezy rhythm, and confident storytelling.
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She has an upcoming music video shoot in Nairobi.
Lyzaira’s background, rise to fameThe beautiful artiste is a global figure. She was born in the Netherlands and has roots in the vibrant islands of Cape Verde.
Lyzaira is an Afro-pop artiste and her music reflects both her European upbringing and her African heritage.
Growing up in Rotterdam with Cape Verdean roots, Lyzaira’s earliest exposure to music was tied to her cultural heritage.
She faced personal tragedies in her teens, which temporarily made her to step away from her musical path.
Cape Verdean-Dutch artiste Lyzaira is set to drop new EP. Photo: Lyzaira.
Source: InstagramAt 18, she became a mother, and it wasn’t until 2020 that she decided to fully return to music using sound as a way to process life, honour her heritage and express her voice.
Her debut single, Catch the Vibe, was released in 2022.
Antidote hitmaker Mr Dutch speaks about new hit ShekereIn other news, Nigerian singer-songwriter Bright Ukpabi, professionally known as Mr Dutch, released his new hit, Shekere, recently.
In an interview with TUKO.co.ke, he spoke about the new hit.
Shekere is more than just a feel-good track; it’s a celebration of joy, rhythm, and that irresistible African spirit. The inspiration came from the idea of bringing people together through dance and movement. I wanted to create something timeless that still feels fresh, with a strong percussive base and melodies that stay with you,” he said.
Source: TUKO.co.ke