Leyla is the 13 year girl (now 14) who wowed Kenyans including President Uhuru Kenyatta last year with her rendition of ‘Wimbo Wa Historia’. Her undeniable vocals have earned her fans across the country, not to mention her eloquent and captivating interviews, which have continued to grow her fan base.
Now a form one student at St. George’s Girls High School, she says the song is about her journey of resilience from being a little known Muslim girl in Eastleigh to becoming a celebrated singer and a beacon of hope to other young people.
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The song was written by Kenya’s newest boy band Vijana Barubaru with Leyla’s life experiences in mind, which she has executed incredibly well. The inspirational and catchy song is produced by Kenyan based American producer, David Hunter.
The ‘I believe’ project
Her success is a direct result of her belief in herself and people believing in her and investing in her.
She has sang what she has endured with her mother, the sacrifices they have had to make, being homeless, and her mother’s struggles trying to make ends meet.
In gratitude, Leyla has worked on a new song titled “I Believe” that talks about her struggles and her change of fortune. The song is a dedication to her number one supporter, and best friend, her mother, and to all who believe, and who need to believe in themselves.
Leyla has inspired the nation, and has many young fans that admire her. She continues to inspire as she embarks on her high school education, and balances that with her music and her mission to be a positive role model for her fans.
Watch the music video below for ‘I Believe’ as performed by Leyla and written by Vijana Barubaru
