Priest the Poet ushers in a new creative season with 'Majira' album
Samuel Njoroge, popularly known as Priest the Poet, the Community and Operations Associate at Baraza Media Lab, performs his song Twende Kwa Ballot, urging Kenyans to register as voters ahead of the 2027 General Election
Nakuru-based poet and musician Priest the Poet has released his music album, ‘Majira’, a deeply personal project exploring the changing seasons of love, human connection and personal growth, marking his return to art after an extended sabbatical.
The ten track album, whose title is a Swahili word meaning “seasons,” captures the different emotional phases people experience in relationships, ranging from joy, warmth and passion to vulnerability, grief and the fear of losing loved ones.
Drawing from his own experiences and intimate stories shared by people close to him, the artist has woven together a collection of songs that reflect the complexities of love and the relationships that shape people's lives.
“Majira is less of a title and more of a personal milestone. After taking a break from art to reflect and reconnect with my creativity, I returned to the studio with a renewed sense of purpose, using the album to document the experiences that have shaped me over the years,” Priest the Poet says, explaining that the project reflects a period of intentional growth and transformation in his life and artistic journey.
He describes the project as a reflection of his lived reality, noting that each track carries an authentic piece of his personal journey. Although he was reluctant to single out a favourite song, he highlighted “Ihoya,” a Kikuyu word meaning prayers, as a particularly meaningful track.
"The album's closing song features my mother, Mama Sam, offering prayers and blessings over my life, creative work, colleagues and listeners seeking guidance. Hearing her pray over my path is a permanent, sacred mark on my soul,” he says.
Priest highlights that putting the album together took a year of preparation before recording began, with perfectionism, financial constraints and balancing school, life and music presenting some of the biggest challenges.
However, working with producer Tazy, whom he has collaborated with since his debut poetry concept show, helped him embrace creativity beyond the limitations of studio facilities.
For Priest the Poet, Majira is also a celebration of African heritage and a statement of ambition for Kenyan music. “Our stories, our Nakuru stories belong everywhere,” he says. Looking ahead, the artist plans to take the album to bigger stages while pursuing collaborations with musicians, filmmakers, fashion designers and other creatives.