Kenyan musician Zzero Sufuri reveals story behind ‘Otero’ collaboration

Kenyan musician Zzero Sufuri has shared the story behind his collaboration on ‘Otero’, revealing how the song moved from an idea to a studio recording.

In a post shared on Thursday, September 17, 2026, Zzero took fans back to October 23, 2025, describing the day as a simple one filled with inspiration that eventually became the beginning of something special.

According to the musician, the idea for Otero started during a visit to fellow musician Toxic’s place. It was during the visit that Zzero played Toxic the idea he had for the song.

“During a visit to Toxic’s place, I played him the idea for ‘Otero,’” Zzero stated.

The musician’s recollection highlights how an informal interaction between artists can sometimes become the starting point for a full musical project.

Toxic connected with the sound and energy

Zzero revealed that Toxic immediately connected with the idea after hearing what he had come up with.

“He instantly connected with the sound, the energy and the vibe,” he stated.

The immediate connection helped set the next stage of the song’s journey in motion. Rather than leaving the idea as a casual concept, the musicians decided to take it into the studio and work on developing it further.

For Zzero, the response from Toxic appears to have confirmed that the idea had potential and could be transformed into a complete song.

The encounter therefore became an important moment in the development of ‘Otero’, with the initial exchange at Toxic’s place leading directly to a recording session.

From an idea to a studio recording

Zzero said the two went straight to the studio, where they worked on bringing the concept to life. He also revealed that the recording was handled by producer Ares.

“That moment led us straight to the studio, where we brought the idea to life, recorded by producer Ares himself,” Zzero said.

Looking back at the journey, the musician said what began as a simple session has since grown into a powerful musical project.

His post gives fans a glimpse into the creative process behind ‘Otero’, from the first idea he shared with Toxic to the eventual studio recording.

For Zzero, the experience shows how inspiration can emerge from an ordinary encounter and develop into a collaboration that takes on a life of its own.