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Chris Bahizi, a singer, songwriter and composer, has been a familiar presence at poetry shows for more than ten years. A musician closely connected to the poetry community, Bahizi has built an artistic journey around music, storytelling and human experience.

Now, he is preparing to share a new chapter of that journey through Kwetu, a deeply personal EP inspired by home, identity, culture and the experiences of his people in Congo.

For Bahizi, Kwetu is more than a collection of songs. It is music shaped by the experiences that surround him—from pain and struggle to happiness and love.

“As an artist, I’m constantly creating music that reflects who I am, my experiences, and everything happening around me.”

Through the EP, Bahizi gives musical expression to stories and emotions that may otherwise remain unheard. He draws inspiration from the struggles, experiences and everyday realities of people back home in Congo.

At the heart of Kwetu is a journey towards belonging.

“Kwetu is more than just music; it is a journey back home, a connection to my roots, my culture, and the people who inspire my story.”

That idea of home gives the project its emotional foundation. Music becomes a bridge between the artist and his roots, allowing personal experiences to meet collective memory.

For audiences who have encountered Bahizi through poetry spaces over the years, the EP also continues a relationship between music and poetry. Both art forms turn emotion into expression, and Kwetu carries that storytelling spirit into song.

Bahizi has chosen to make Kwetu available through a pre-release on Selar for UGX 8,000. He says the decision was influenced by the limited financial returns artists often receive from online streaming platforms.

The pre-release therefore gives listeners an opportunity to experience the project while directly supporting the artist and his work.

The official release of Kwetu is scheduled for 18 September 2026.

For Chris Bahizi, however, the project ultimately returns to something much deeper than a release date.

It returns to home.

It returns to Congo.

And it returns to the people, memories, struggles, love and culture that continue to shape his music.

— Fasihi Magazine

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