The Babaz
Three voices, One shared story
Original music from Nairobi.
A shared
language.
The Babaz are a Kenyan trio built on the meeting of three distinct musical voices: Baraza, Ras Amor and Mathai Njama. Based in Nairobi, they write, produce and perform their own music, bringing individual artistry into a collective sound.
Singer, songwriter, producer
Afro-soul, Afro-fusion, R&B and pop, in a practice centred on feeling and melody. His EP Amor was released on 14 February 2025.
Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
Guitar, bass and piano under a soulful voice, moving between Afro-fusion, soul and contemporary Kenyan sounds.
Singer, songwriter, guitarist
A guitar-led songwriter rooted in blues, rock and roll, and soul. A Sauti Academy graduate whose first EP is Matter Of The Man.
Made to be experienced live.
The Babaz began their live journey with their own headline show, The BabaShop. Their shared musicianship and stage chemistry have since carried them into festival and concert settings.
Selected appearances
- The BabaShop
- KE4KE
- Spotify Greasy Tunes
- Folk Fusion
- Blankets & Winebacking Mutoriah
New dates will be announced here.
Book The BabazStay for the stories.
All thirteen songs on the BABA SHOP page
Keep moving.
Intro Usismamishe Gari came from a moment when the band considered stopping. A conversation about why they loved music became a reminder to keep going.
- 01 Intro Usismamishe Gari
Fall in. Fall out.
Majira holds on to love through changing seasons. Best In Me celebrates a partner who inspires growth. Umdhaniye confronts betrayal; Kwaheri Ya Kuonana makes room for letting go.
- 02 Majira
- 11 Best In Me
- 07 Umdhaniye
- 12 Kwaheri Ya Kuonana
Find your way home.
Dancing Shoes gives in to the pull of music. Salaale captures the instant attraction leaves you speechless. The album closes with Outro Salama: a love song offering safety and reassurance.
- 04 Dancing Shoes
- 03 Salaale
- 13 Outro Salama
Let’s talk.
- Management
- Kimbassax Entertainment