Kenyan rapper Colonel Mustafa has opened up about his long-standing relationship with legendary musicians Nasty Thomas and Lovi Longomba, revealing that their bond goes beyond music and dates back to their childhood.
Speaking exclusively to Mpasho’s Kalondu Musyimi, Mustafa explained that he, Nasty Thomas and Lovi Longomba share a unique background because of their parents’ work, which saw them move between different countries while growing up.
“Me, Nasty and Longomba tunashare background. I was talking to Lovi the other day, and he was very happy, vitu zinaenda vizuri, nimepata hata sponsorship,” Mustafa said.
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Their childhood connection
Mustafa revealed that his father worked at the Kenyan Embassy in Tanzania, while Nasty Thomas’ father also worked at an embassy in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
According to the rapper, their parents’ careers gave them an opportunity to live and travel across several East and Central African cities, allowing the three musicians to know each other from a young age.
“Tumekuwa tukigo around coz of parents wetu kufanya kazi. Babangu alikua akiwork kwa Kenyan Embassy TZ na baba Nasty used to work at an embassy pia ya Congo that time, and he was a very big musician,” he explained.
Mustafa said their journeys took them to places including Dar es Salaam, Kigoma, Nairobi, Bujumbura and Congo.
“We have known each other in Dar, Kigoma in TZ, Nairobi, Bujumbura, Congo, so tulibahatika kutembea hivo,” he added.
Lovi Longomba is planning a collaboration with Mustafa
Mustafa also revealed that his conversations with Lovi have continued over the years, with the Congolese-Kenyan musician encouraging him to keep pursuing music.
According to Mustafa, Lovi recently told him that he admires his determination to continue fighting for his place in the music industry.
“He told me anapenda vile napambana na music, and he has a new gospel album coming soon,” Mustafa said.
The rapper further revealed that Lovi has an exciting collaboration coming up with international artistes from overseas and Jamaica.
“He has a collabo noma sana amepiga na wasee wa majuu na Jamaica,” Mustafa revealed.
But the biggest surprise was Lovi’s promise to make a song for Mustafa.
“Lovi ameniambia niendelee. Hii ni kitu yetu, we have to do it. Na kuna ngoma amesema atanitengenezea na I can’t wait,” he said.
Mustafa marks 25 years in music
The revelations come as Mustafa prepares to celebrate an impressive 25 years in the music industry with a special show on October 10, 2026.
The event will be held at Imperial Chambers Lounge along Kwaheri Road off Kiambu Road, where Mustafa will celebrate his musical journey alongside fans, friends and some of the artistes who have been part of his story.
The event will also feature a reunion with singer Marya, whom Mustafa described as “one of the most powerful women to ever grace my life.”
“Reunited and it feels so good!” Mustafa announced while revealing Marya as one of the performers.
Former Kleptomaniax member Nazizi is also expected to attend the celebration.
Advance tickets are going for KSh1,000 for regular and KSh2,500 for VIP, while tickets at the gate will cost KSh1,500 for regular and KSh3,000 for VIP.
Tickets are available through MyTickets Africa.
For Mustafa, the October 10 event will not only be a celebration of 25 years in music but also a chance to reconnect with some of the people who have been part of his remarkable journey.
