Watendawili is a Kenyan Afro-fusion duo composed of Israel Onyach and Ywaya Tajiri, blending R&B, soul, Afrobeat, and traditional Luo rhythms into a contemporary sound. Founded around 2020 in Nairobi, they gained traction with standout singles like “Cham Thum (Atoti),” “Sio Siri,” and “Beba.”
“Aus Nyamombasa” is an upbeat Afro-pop track by Watendawili, from Kenya, featured on their 2024 album En Route. The song, co-written by Israel Onyach and Edgar Israel Onyach and produced by Bassman, showcases their genre-defying fusion style and lyrical storytelling.
Listen to “Watendawili – Aus Nyamombasa” below;
Read Watendawili – Aus Nyamombasa Lyrics Eeh husna jaber, jaber [Verse 1: Ywaja Tajiri] En nyako ma chunye ler En nyathi ma onge wach Alinipendanga sana An mana time marach Nilimfanya akalia Nilimfanya ye’ aende Alidhania mi ni wake Kumbe mi ni mpita njia Aaah abebo, aaah abebo Atoti kiri lalna kamano yawa husna In kure monda herie [Chorus: Ywaja Tajiri, Israel Onyach] Abebo abebo abebo Nyamombasa Be unene? Abebo abebo abebo Nyamombasa Be unene? Eh pacha ta neni, ka nino ta leki jaber Bi wa los hera, bi wa los hera wa Eh pacha ta neni, ka nino ta leki jaber Bi wa los hera, bi wa los hera wa [Bridge: Israel Onyach, Ywaja Tajiri] Aus baby (aus my jaber) Aus cherie La-la-la-la-la-la yeah [Verse 2: Israel Onyach] Pareni agomboga, herani Chiemo mani tedo na Atoti kumbe ulikuwa unanifaa Anmana kosoni yawa baby na Silali kitanda ni kubwa Mawazo nageuka geuka Naomba kesho kukikucha Utanikumbuka Aaah abebo, aaah abebo Be iparo ga kaka nwa chamo ngolo Casablanca mama Pod ine chunya [Chorus: Ywaja Tajiri, Israel Onyach] Abebo abebo abebo Nyamombasa Be unene? Abebo abebo abebo Nyamombasa Be unene? Eh pacha ta neni, ka nino ta leki jaber Bi wa los hera, bi wa los hera wa Eh pacha ta neni, ka nino ta leki jaber Bi wa los hera, bi wa los hera wa [Refrain: Ywaja Tajiri] Gi mani miya, mani miya, mia kendo yawa jaber Gi mani miya, mani miya, mia kendo yawa jaber Gi mani miya, mani miya, mia kendo yawa jaber (mmh) Gi mani miya, mani miya, mia kendo yawa jaber [Outro: Ywaja Tajiri, Israel Onyach] Eh pacha ta neni, ka nino ta leki jaber Bi wa los hera, bi wa los hera wa Eh pacha ta neni, ka nino ta leki jaber Bi wa los hera, bi wa los hera wa