Universal Music Group East Africa’s latest signee, Njerae, is set to drop ‘Aki Sioni remix’ two years after the track was first released. Njerae joined UMG EA in August 2024 after working as an indie artist since the genesis of her music career. For her first project, she pairs up with Nigerian music and record producer, songwriter, and sound engineer WonderMajik to create ‘Aki Sioni Remix.
’ The remix is a rendition of ‘Aki Sioni,’ a track from her 2022 successful album, Unintentional. Since its release, ‘Aki Sioni’ has gained traction, sitting at number 24 on Kenya’s Top 200 Shazam chart. The track surpassed 10,000 all-time Shazams this week.
Additionally, Njerae’s first album, Unintentional, is at number 85 on Apple’s Music Kenya’s Top 100 chart two years after its release. Notably, ‘Aki Sioni’ also maintains its position on Apple Music’s Top Songs chart at number 66, showcasing its enduring popularity. “Remixes breathe new life into an existing track, giving it a fresh perspective,” said Njerae.
“I wanted to experiment with my sound and see how I could transform something familiar into something amazing.” She added. Njerae shared that she was inspired by how positively her fans received ‘Aki Sioni,’ whether on social media, the streets, or on the stages she performed on.
As a way of giving back, she wanted to give her fans a fresh take of the song. “This version brings more of a summer vibe and is the perfect addition to your p.
