Aika & Nahreel

Arusha, Tanzania

Aika & Nahreel are a Tanzanian music duo consisting of singer and rapper Aika Marealle and artist, songwriter and producer Nahreel, whose real name is Emmanuel Mkono. The pair are also widely known for their work as Navy Kenzo, one of Tanzania’s prominent contemporary music duos. Their musical partnership developed after meeting while studying in India, and they later worked together as members of Pah One before establishing Navy Kenzo in 2013. Over the years, Aika and Nahreel built a distinctive sound combining Afro-Pop, Bongo Flava, Afrobeats, dancehall, R&B and hip-hop influences. Their catalogue includes well-known Navy Kenzo releases as well as projects including Most People Want This. Under the Aika & Nahreel name, the duo have continued releasing music including “Manzese,” “Fly Away,” “Your Style,” “DM,” “Treat You,” “Ponmi” and the 2026 single “Weird.” Their music combines Aika’s melodic vocals and rap delivery with Nahreel’s vocals and production, continuing a creative partnership that has played an important role in Tanzania’s modern pop scene