L.A.-based, Kenyan-Ugandan singer-songwriter Xenia Manasseh has won over listeners around the world with her sumptuous R&B sounds. Having released her debut EP, ‘Fallin’ Apart’, in 2019, which showcases her soothing melodic vocals and proficient songwriting, the Berklee College of Music alumna dropped her second project, ‘Maybe’, in 2022. Most recently, Xenia released ‘LOVE/HATE Pt.1’, her debut full length project that captures the nuances of love and embraces her Swahili culture.
For COLORS, the Nairobi-born artist shares an exquisite rendition of her new single ‘Wild Ride’. Against a backdrop of glossy guitar lines and a sharp beat, Manasseh lays down elegant vocals exploring the theme of moving forward after the end of a relationship. Watch the full performance above, and be sure to check out ‘LOVE/HATE Pt.1’ if you haven’t already.
Produced in collaboration with Spotify Africa.