Toby Bisengo's new hit single, Muyority, depicts a man being struck by cupid.
He shares his love story, as a smitten man who has fallen head over heels for his 'bae'. He opens up to the world with this 'Muyority' feeling, which is KiKamba slang for sweetness. This is the new song his fans are listening to.
Bisengo hugs his bass guitar with passion and purpose. It's easy to see why he's become such a popular singer, performing at dowry and wedding ceremonies, anniversaries, and social gatherings.
When we sit down to talk, he is completely booked for the next two months.
On this day, we're at his Elevax Media studio in Donholm, Nairobi, where he spends the majority of his weekdays recording music and mentoring aspiring artists.
It's a hive of activity, and he excuses himself to attend to clients before sitting down for the interview. I wait. I had waited two months, after all.
Tobias 'Mulwa' Bisengo, as his full name is, has improved his craft since entering the professional singing scene in 2007. His love songs have turned into wedding anthems, making him a household name in the Eastern region.
His debut 2018 song Umunthi Wiwakwa (Today You Are Mine) introduced him to many, and his 2019 hit Katolo (Dust) earned him a near-cult following and thrust him into fame.