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 via ONErpm.
