Nabalayo has been played on NTS in shows including Mr Beatnick, featured first on 4 October 2020. Songs played include mtwapa siren , Smells Like Mangoes and Mwana Wa Gorofa (Remix).

Nabalayo is the fairy godmother of the Nairobi underground entertainment scene; creating ethereal music that explores futuristic sounds all the while paying homage to her African roots. As a part time ethnomusicologist and fulltime advocate for the preservation of local cultural heritage, Nabalayo has found herself walking the path of a contemporary Griot.

She began her music journey early as a flautist at age 8 and a singer for her family gatherings.

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