ILA NIA AND KAHUTI EXPLORE COMMITMENT ON “CHOOSING YOU”
Ila Nia is steadily establishing herself as one of Kenya’s exciting new voices in Afro-soul and R&B. After
spending more than a decade as a background vocalist for some of East Africa’s biggest artists, including
Nameless, Wahu, and Nadia Mukami, she has stepped into her solo career with the confidence and
experience of a singer who has patiently refined her craft. On her latest single, “Choosing You,” she taps
Kahuti as they explore companionship and the strength of choosing love every day.
On “Choosing You,” Ila Nia and Kahuti move beyond the excitement of new romance to focus on the
commitment that keeps relationships alive. Through warm, conversational performances, they express the
reassurance found in choosing the same person through every season of life. Ila Nia opens the song with
vulnerability, longing for closeness and comfort, while Kahuti responds with a promise of loyalty and
devotion.
“Choosing You” weaves English, Swahili, Luo, and Kikuyu, reflecting the rich multilingual identity of
East Africa. Ila Nia and Kahuti’s voices create a dialogue that captures love as a shared decision, and the
result is a song that celebrates consistency, reminding listeners that meaningful relationships are built
through everyday acts of commitment.
“‘Choosing You’ is about the decision to keep showing up for the person you love. Long-lasting
relationships aren’t built on grand moments alone. They’re built on choosing each other every single
day,” says Ila Nia.
“Choosing You” is now available on all streaming platforms