Kenyan comedy sensation Barbara Nyambura released her first single, 'Next Mistake', a few weeks after she announced that she was venturing into music.
Known for thought-provoking skits, Nyambura says her new music has been inspired by the moments in her life when she found herself drawn to someone or something even though she knew it might not end well. She says the song came from a deep personal place of curiosity and vulnerability.
“This is my debut single and it’s exciting to finally share this side of myself with my fans. Music has always been close to my heart, so this feels like a full-circle moment and I’m excited to bring my fans along this journey,” she said.
Nyambura has bigger dreams of working with renowned artistes. Locally, she has singled out Sanaipei Tande, Fena Gitu, Bien-Aimé Baraza, Nadia Mukami, Dela and Sage as some of those she would like to work with. Regionally, she would love to work with Omawumi, Sho Madjozi, Zuchu and Simi.
Nyambura has downplayed reports that she may be transitioning fully into music. She said her content creation is not about to stop anytime soon.
“It is not so much a shift as it is an expansion. Music has always been part of who I am, just like comedy and acting. I believe in expressing myself through different art forms, and music allows me to share a more intimate, vulnerable side of myself.
"These different aspects of entertainment are all part of who I am. Acting, content creation, and music all tell stories in unique ways, and I want to continue exploring and growing in all these areas,” she said.