“Auma” is a narrative-driven Afro-Pop and Afro-fusion song by Kenyan singer-songwriter Coster Ojwang. The track is known for its storytelling style, blending Dholuo and Swahili to deliver a vivid and emotional account of rural-urban transition and youthful innocence.
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“Auma” was officially released on July 30, 2021, as the fourth track on Coster Ojwang’s studio album Tales of the Fisherman. The song forms part of a project that explores deeply personal and culturally rooted narratives drawn from everyday Kenyan life.
The song tells the story of a young village girl, Auma, who travels to Nairobi for the first time, capturing both the excitement of her journey and the cautionary undertones of city life and its hidden challenges.
Built on Afro-fusion rhythms, traditional storytelling structures, and gentle melodic instrumentation, the production enhances the emotional depth and realism of the narrative while keeping a warm, folk-inspired feel.
With its strong storytelling and cultural authenticity, “Auma” stands as one of the most memorable tracks on Tales of the Fisherman and a defining example of Coster Ojwang’s narrative artistry.
Listen to “Coster Ojwang – Auma” below.
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