‘Ex harudiwi’ – Nadia Mukami warns against going back to ex‑lovers
By Valerian Khakayi, April 4, 2026Kenyan singer and songwriter Nadia Mukami has issued relationship advice in her latest single, dubbed ‘Ex Harudiwi’, a Swahili phrase meaning you are not supposed to go back to your ex after a breakup.
Released on Friday, April 3, 2026, the song blends Afropop rhythms with heartfelt lyrics, urging listeners to prioritise self-worth and avoid going back to past relationships.
With its catchy melody and relatable message, “Ex Harudiwi” serves as a bold warning to anyone tempted to rekindle old flames.
Mukami’s lyrics explore heartbreak, reflection, and the importance of moving on to protect one’s emotional well-being.
“Yamenikutga kushangaza, nilisifu mapenzi kikaniramba, kunicheat na kunidanganya,akaniona mimi ni fala, mara Njeri, mara Akinyi, mara anune,mara atoke, mara arudi,kila napiga ako busy simu hashiki,” part of Nadia Mukami’s latest masterpiece.
“Ex-harudiwi, harudiwi, ex-harudiwi.”
In the visualiser, Nadia appears confident and assertive, reflecting the song’s message that some chapters in life are best left closed.
Why fans are connecting
“Ex Harudiwi” resonates with anyone who has experienced heartbreak or one-sided endings.
Its central message, that moving on strengthens self-worth, has made it a relatable anthem for young listeners navigating love and personal growth.
Nadia on the song
Hours after the release, the songstress firmly dismissed claims that the song is aimed at her partner, Ali Yusuf, widely known as Arrow Bwoy, urging fans and bloggers to stop linking her songs to her personal relationship.
In a video shared on her official Instagram account, the mother of two responded to online speculation about her new track Ex Harudiwi, stating that the assumptions started as soon as she teased the release, with blogs suggesting the song was directed at the father of her children.
“I want to say something regarding my new song, Ex Harudiwi, so ever since I teased the song and I have been promoting that I am releasing it, I saw bloggers and blog posts; watu wanaandika, ‘Nadia Mukami writes a song that sparks sijui what Arrow Bwoy,’” Mukami said.
Mukami clarified that her music is inspired by broader societal experiences rather than personal attacks.
“So when I write music, mimi ni kioo cha jamii, I write a reflection of what is happening in the society,” she added.