{
  "id": 6417830,
  "title": "Vijana Barubaru announce break to pursue solo music careers.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/vijana-barubaru-announce-break-to-pursue-solo-music-careers",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-09T11:00:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/vijana-barubaru-announce-break-to-pursue-solo-music-careers/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kenyan music duo Vijana Barubaru have announced a break in their careers to pursue solo projects. The duo, famous for hits like \"Sasa Hivi\" and \"Nakupenda,\" shared their decision, describing it as \"a new season.\" This move aims to enable each member to cultivate a distinct sound, artistic identity, and personal direction. In a statement seen by KBC Digital, Vijana Barubaru expressed gratitude for the support they've received during their time together. They acknowledged that their success wouldn't have been possible without the love and backing of their fans. The duo also mentioned embarking on a journey of self-discovery, intending to explore their creative voices and discover new facets of themselves as artists. They encouraged their supporters to anticipate new individual projects and urged fans to continue showing their support, no matter the change.",
  "summary": "The duo, known for songs such as “Sasa Hivi” and “Nakupenda”, shared the announcement, calling it “a new season.” The post Vijana Barubaru announce break to pursue solo music careers. appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}