MMM presents Naji Umbia Raha by Cohorte Les Vainqueurs
Album: Naji Umbia Raha (I Create My Own Happiness)
Artist: Cohorte Les Vainqueurs
Producer: Janvier Mushagalusa Mihigo
Label: A4A Records
Release date: May 2, 2025
Cover art: Null & Void
Naji Umbia Raha (I Create My Own Happiness) is the second EP released by Cohorte Les Vainqueurs.
These young women came together as part of the Healing in Harmony mobile studio program in the village of Nyangezi in South Kivu, Democratic Republic of Congo. Uniting their voices, they have found strength to process the trauma they have experienced and begin their healing journey.
I create my own happiness
And I will never look back
Whether you like it or not
I cannot go back
(Lyrics translated from Swahili from title track “Naji Umbia Raha”)
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The Healing in Harmony mobile project in South Kivu was made possible with the partnership of Panzi Hospital and Foundations, and with funding from Grand Challenges Canada as part of the Global Mental Health program.
Tracks were mixed by members of Artists 4 Artists (A4A)’s Community of Mixing and Mastering Engineers, a global network of professionals who volunteer their time to help Make Music Matter bring marginalized voices to the world stage.
Naji Umbia Raha tracklisting:
- Naji Umbia Raha – mixed by Robbie Grunwald (Canada)
- Naji Tegemeya – mixed by Nick Page (USA)
Album produced by Janvier Mushagalusa Mihigo (DRC)
Album mastered by Erman Aydöner (Turkey)
