Fresh off releasing her sophomore EP under Universal Music Group, Njerae returns with the scintillating visuals for her track “Colors” alongside Grammy-winning Kenyan artist, Bensoul.
Directed by renowned Kenyan visual artist, Black Jurist, under his production stable, Just District, the video is a vibrant, performative vignette of two Kenyan stars’ brooding vibes and excellence.
Featuring Kenyan circular fashion brands, such as ‘Makasi’ and ‘WhoIsCloset’, among others, the video is an homage to Nairobi’s fashion.
Speaking about the new release, Njerae said they wanted to capture the push and pull of love.
“Colors is really about connection, the way two people can exist in completely different worlds but still meet in the middle through feeling. It’s warm, a bit flirty, and layered, just like love itself. Ben and I wanted to capture that push and pull between softness and intensity, the kind that feels alive but grounded. The energy is soulful and bright, it sounds like sunshine after rain,” said Njerae.
“The song came together so naturally. Ben and I had been wanting to create something that felt timeless yet fresh, so when the chords started flowing, the rest followed. It was one of those sessions where everything aligned, the melodies, the chemistry, the message,” Njerae added.
Collaborating for the first time, the two musical architects also pull revered Kenyan producer Kobby Worldwide to curate a sonic masterpiece.
Njerae, who has had a stellar year, dropped her surprise EP on Wednesday, October 15, tapping Bensoul for “Colors” as the lead single.
Kobby is known for his ability to pair the right artists with his earworm-esque sounds that combine R&B and genres such as Afro Pop as monikered on “Colors”.
Following the successful year both artists have had with Bensoul’s smash hit “Kautamu Flani” being nominated at The South African Music Awards (SAMA’s) and Njerae’s layered year of joining t Bien on his nationwide tour, ‘Alusa Continua Tour’, to playing her first overseas show in Bradford, England during the Blankets & Wine UK Edition and to her EP ‘Four Letter Word’ crossing 3.7M streams accumulatively.
Njerae has also been named an EQUAL Ambassador by Spotify Africa Rising, Class of Apple in 2025, and selected by YouTube as one of their Foundry Rising Class of 2025.
