Wakadinali’s Nyuria lyrics capture Nairobi’s raw street energy in the 6th official music video from the June 2025 album: Victims Of Madness 2. The gritty track is all about Rong Rende’s unforgiving reputation and how crossing them may lead to one’s demise. Since its release, VOM 2 has won over fans with its fresh yet familiar sound. I can attest to this as its replay value has increased in the 3 months since I reviewed it. Wakadinali’s storytelling is one of the many reasons why their themes, though recurring, stick with fans. They have earned their place at the top of Kenya’s music industry, with Nyuria currently at #25 on Kenya’s Trending Music Videos List on YouTube.
Wakadinali’s Nyuria Lyrical Breakdown
We begin Nyuria’s lyrical breakdown with the first verse from Sewersydaa. He begins hilariously: “Na iyo English acha kelele, in power still ka M7, degree yangu ya Makerere, ka sina Jaguar sina Starehe.” This line claims he still dominates Kenya’s Hip Hop scene like M7, a nickname for Uganda’s long-serving president, Yoweri Museveni, suggesting his lasting influence. This lays the foundation for the reference to having a degree from Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and oldest university. I enjoy his clever double entendre about former Starehe MP Charles ‘Jaguar’ Kanyi; he won’t be comfortable unless he owns a Jaguar luxury sports car.
“Starring bado me kadere, nitume kwa denge wako ka hauna fare, eeh, ndio izo matarehe ka ukona yangu, si unijenge? / Hataki kuskia za badeng’, hatuwezi dishi mapenzi, tunafunga mpaka che, fake livity ya Makenzie.” He brags he’s the driver (leader), and if you don’t have fare, you can send him to your girl. Uncle Trench warns against paying him his debts late and that love doesn’t pay bills. Kufunga also means to fast, turning the phrase into a grim double entendre: he works 24/7 almost spiraling into literal starvation, echoing the tragic fate of Paul Mackenzie’s cult followers in Shakahola, who were urged to fast to death.
I enjoy how he switches his flow, adding emphasis to his storytelling: “Morio ngori, waist imefura, toa iyo pori, msee unaweza tumwa / Morning glory, seti ki stula, kichele imo, itisha ma shh- shh.” He says he’s chilling with his crew, and with plenty of cash, they can keep the good time going. Wise words follow later in the verse: “Si unajua devil hawezi kustrike from afar, ataka ni beshte yako, make sure unakaa rada.” Sewersydaa’s verse closes out, complementing the chorus’s aggressive message: “Kaa vipoa unaweza tundurwa we kwanza inakaa nikaa umefura, ningekuwa wewe ningejisunda ukipatana na si tukizurura.”
Domani Munga’s talent shines as he takes lead in the chorus as usual: “Cheki morio emoji ni za ma-scrrrrraa! Ka ng’ombe ya Maasai hatuchoki venye tunazurrra! / Wah, mapua zangu husmell danger, wah, unaeza nyuria! (X2)” The chorus’ message is that his crew roams around like grazing cows without getting fatigued. If he smells danger, somebody might lose their life. He continues his verse with his iconic off beat flow: “Like Jesus in the manger, mapua zangu zilismell danger, ju nikiroll na mbogi, mi na ganji, me huitwa muoga / Nigotee ka ogre, bafu chafu naoga Yujiro I’m an ogre.”
Munga employs surrealism, using illogical comparisons to provoke thought. A manger is a trough found in a barn from which farm animals, like cows, eat. He suggests he must sense danger if it is there, akin to Jesus smelling animal waste in the manger as he was surrounded by it. “Niaje Dosh? Nakupenda sana siku izi unaniboo, hadi ulichange jina unaitwa Yujiro, na ukiinzagi mniita wanakuita Otero / Dosh, Dosi, Boss, Bossy! Kibare si lazima nikona ma minions woishe.” He concludes by suggesting he has young members in his group who can confront anyone on his behalf.
Scar Mkadinali’s infectious energy is felt as soon as you hear his signature ad-lib “You already know!” He begins his verse saying if he only cocks his gun if he’s about to shoot: “Ukiskia *gun cocks* kenye inafuata ni pah! Sitoka nduki, stupid rookie, me kunipenda si must! / Studio cooking, cooking, cooking, cooking bangi ndio gas.“ He continues by declaring it is not mandatory to love him. He says he’s always ‘cooking’ fresh tracks in the studio, with his ‘spark’ fueling the vibe.
He switches his flow immaculately: “Scar deh ni controller, I break her heart, you console her, I told a peng ting ‘Kuwa mpole,’ ‘I get the paybill we order,’ / I mix the Benylin na soda, I crush the molly then I told them, ‘How can a Rong G stay sober?‘ (X2)” He picks up the tempo while switching his flow once again, this time for emotional impact: “Uliza mabarathe, me huwatoka mawe lakini the media never shows that, ni noma everyday especially kama ukona ma devil wawili kwa shoulders / I hustle and I pray, ju round hi nmewasoma, na haturudi jail, iyo ni mambo ya throwback.”
He concludes by admitting he robs his rivals but the media never shows that. The line that follows utilises a metaphor. This reworks the Western “angel and devil on the shoulder” concept, which represents the internal battle of good and evil we all face. Scar replaces the angel with a second devil to vividly depict an overwhelming struggle with negative influences. He ends by highlighting his work ethic and spirituality. He’ll stay cautious of untrustworthy people, and promises that his team has grown past certain mistakes.
Conclusion
Wakadinali’s “Nyuria” is a masterpiece that powerfully delivers the song’s aggressive message. The dark visuals, directed and edited by AntyVirus(AV), especially during Scar’s verse and during group shots, perfectly match this theme. Audio recording, mixing, and mastering by Aress66 was perfect. Aress, who owns the Big Beats Afriq recording company, also created the beat. This featured many unique and distinct sounds throughout, adding flavour to the track and making it more enjoyable to listen to. Lyricism was very sharp in this song as well. Another successful rollout from Wakadinali, it has amassed over 100,000 views on YouTube, a day after its release. I give the song a rating of 8.5. Read another article here.
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