Musician Bahati on Friday 7 November released his new music project, ‘First Love’.The video for the track has captured attention as it features his ex-partner and babymama, Yvette Obura, alongside their daughter, Mueni.
This collaboration marks a notable reunion for the former couple, focusing on the deep memories of their early romance.
Recalling Early Days and Broken Dreams
The song itself is a powerful reflection on a past relationship that Bahati refers to as his "first love". The lyrics dive straight into shared adolescent memories. He recalls declaring his love, only to be told that it was "too early".
“I remember wanting to kiss you ukasema tunasoma”
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The musician reminisces about their days as students. He remembers attempting to kiss her, only for her to respond that they were still studying.
The memory of being told that they were young and having their moments behind the classroom is vivid. He recalls waiting for her on the road just so they could meet.
The Burden of Unfulfilled Plans
The tone shifts to reflect on deeper, more challenging memories. Bahati acknowledges that he was ‘broke’ but still held significant dreams for the future. He recalls that they had planned for her to bear him children.
However, this future never materialised. He admits that she left him due to certain challenges they faced. Despite the separation and the pain, he affirms that she remains his "first love".
“Tukapanga unizalie watoto ukaniacha juu ya changamoto ah wewe ndiye wa kwanza first love”
Yvette and Mueni Take the Screen
The music video incorporates key visuals that reflect both the past and the complicated present of the relationship.
Yvette Obura stars alongside a man who she introduced as her new partner just days prior to the video’s release. In the video, Yvette and this man are seen playing games together. This scene visually contrasts with Bahati’s lyrical expression of his current pain.
Bahati sings that he sees her with someone else now. He admits that seeing her with a new partner sparks jealousy. He directly pleads for the old "memories" of their time to return.
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Mueni, the daughter of Bahati and Yvette, also plays a starring role in the production. Mueni appears in a school setting, reflective of the high school days Bahati recalls in the lyrics. She is featured as a student being wooed by a male student in this setting.
Pleading for the Past
The overwhelming feeling conveyed by the song is a yearning for the past. Bahati tells the listener that he sees her now and feels pain. Although he remembers her saying she would "grow old" with him, she now has another man. The song concludes with the continued repetition of "memories".
“Kumbuka ukisema babe I will die with you, lakini leo uko na mtu. Nawaona Insta naona wivu…wee nihurumie rudisha utu,” he sings in part.
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