Kenyan independent singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and live-looping artist based in Nairobi. He has built a following within East Africa’s independent music scene through a sound that brings together contemporary R&B, Soul, Jazz, and Afro-fusion. With his new single, “Running,” Kethan turns his attention to the comfort of genuine connection and the feeling of finding someone who makes the world feel less overwhelming.
The song explores the vulnerability that comes with letting someone in and allowing them to see beyond the walls we build around ourselves. Its lyrics follow the experience of returning to a person who offers peace, reassurance, and a sense of belonging. Rather than presenting love as another source of pressure, Kethan frames it as a place of safety, where the presence of someone who understands you can make difficult moments easier to face. The idea of running back becomes an expression of trust and the desire to be close to someone who keeps you grounded.
Through “Running,” Kethan captures a familiar part of love: knowing there is someone you can turn to when everything else feels uncertain. The single speaks to people who have found comfort in another person and understand the value of having a place where they can let their guard down. It is a gentle reflection on love, emotional openness, and the people who make life feel a little lighter.
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