IN SUMMARY
- Matata becomes the first East African Artists to be featured on this prestigious platform
- Group says Sheng’s influence is now worldwide’’
Celebrated Kenya’s Boy Band Matata ,took to their X account making a huge announcement ,
The ‘Mare Mare’’ hit makers who reside in Oslo, Norway are set to become the first East African Artists to be featured in EA SPORTS FC 24 (Formery FIFA),
‘’We Matata are set to make history as our track “Not Today” is picked as official soundtrack in the new EA SPORTS FC 24 (formerly FIFA) dropping Sept 29! ‘’ partially read the X post
The selected track ‘Not today ” (From The Super Morio album) is a collaboration between Matata and Liam Bailey who is an English singer-songwriter from Nottingham.
Adding on to that , the boy band says this win surpasses the plans they had for their music ,
‘’Dreams do come true, and ours has become a reality. This achievement surpasses any plans we had for our music. We are still in disbelief!’’ further read the X post
With this achievement ,the group becomes the first East African Artists to be featured on this prestigious platform.
Sheng Influence
The group which raps in Sheng ,say this is a huge milestone as the Sheng language influence is now recognized globally.
Kenyans Congratulate the Boy Band
Kenyans online went on to congratulate the ‘’Siko Fiti’’ Hit makers ,
Some comments are captured below,
”This win isn’t just a personal milestone, it’s a landmark for Kenyan music as a whole. Sheng’s influence is now reaching worldwide”
”Congratulations guys, your songs are unique”
”You guys are so talented why lie”
”Congratulations. This is a big Win!!”
”Congratulations! You truly deserve it champs!”
”Keep winning boys”
”Win win win no matter what boys!”