Since time immemorial, Mondays have been dreaded days compared to Fridays (sluggish work days with the weekend mood kicking in)—unless you work for a “muindi.”

If you have an 8 to 5 job, you’ll need to wake up early in the morning after a long weekend filled with events, drinking, hiking, church, or, if you’re a sports fan, the victory (Hi Arsenal fans 😉) or defeat of your team.

You can recall Bruno Mars’ “Lazy Song,” where he sang;

Today, I don’t feel like doing anything. I just wanna lay in my bed.

Ironically, after the lazy song, he did another song, “Billionaire,” with Travis McCoy, where he sang;

I wanna be a billionaire, so freaking bad.

Prayers and good luck to all of you who are currently unemployed and looking for jobs.

Here are 5 Kenyan song lyrics to motivate you to get up and chase that paper by Doba KE.

5. Coster Ojwang x Watendawili – Manyo Pesa (2023)

“Manyo Pesa” became an instant hit in 2023. Sang in Dhuluo, the chemistry between Coster and Watendawili was unparalleled, and the message was clear throughout the song.

Lyrics: “Manyo pesa manokela Nairobi.”

Translation: “Looking for money is what brought me to Nairobi.”

4. Octopizzo – On Top (2011)

Octopizzo’s first mainstream hit was about making money and using it to buy some shoes.

Mr. Ohanga, known to have an affinity for fashion and a great sense of style, eventually accomplished that mission. If you love to dress well, wake up and make that money.

Lyrics: “Get that mulla, buy that ndula.”

3. Nameless – Salari (2008)

In 2008, right after the post-election violence, Nameless made a song about resolving our differences and getting back to work.

Ironically, just two years prior, he featured on Nonini’s “Furahiday,” a song about eagerly anticipating the end of the work week and getting ready to go out on a Friday afternoon.

The two songs present a stark contrast. However, the message is constant: wake up and make that money.

Lyrics: “Natafuta salary ooh, salary oh oh oh.”

2. Femi One x Nyashinski – Under the Influence (2023)

The chemistry between Femi One and Nyashinski is unrivalled. “Under the Influence” was another certified collaboration following “Properly” in 2021. Nyashinski did not mince his words about his New Year plans…

Lyrics: “Hii, ikuwe mwaka ya kushika mita USD”

1. Get That Paper – Blinky Bill (2024)

Blinky Bill started the year with a masterpiece and easily his magnum opus album, We Cut Keys 2. He released his second single, “Get That Paper,” leading to the album.

A mix between fresh and nostalgic, the song sampled Pastor Pius Muiru and interpolated Necessary Noize’s “Da Di da.”

“Get That Paper” bears the bold message…

Lyrics: “Oya, wake up time to get the paper.”

Listen to the 5 Kenyan Song Lyrics on our Spotify playlist here.

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