Njakes is an African artist of Kenyan & South African descent that released his debut EP, Jump With Abandon in March 2024. Described as a chapter of joy and artistic discovery. the EP is a feel-good record that blends funk, hip-hop soul and dance-pop into its 5 tracks that come in at just under 19 minutes. Jump With Abandon has spawned multiple singles that have received positive reception including Gold and Never Too Far which have both been playlisted on official Spotify playlists like New Music Friday, R&Beats as well as Feel Good, Look Good. His EP has also been highlighted and reviewed on platforms like Hype Magazine, Freshmen Mag, The Musicist & The Podcast About Nothing. “Foreign Exchange’s third album is the level of authenticity that GOLD brings. It’s rare to come across music that reminds you of the albums you love to play, and this doesn’t even disrespect the homies. That’s how great this single sounds.” - Illy The Host, Hype Magazine's review of Gold. Njakes is also a multi-faceted storyteller that has written & produced multiple films (Kodwa Ma, Ho Kena), podcasts (All That Yazz, Next Gen Greats & Afriquan Film) & television series, having created and directed The Bubbling Culture (2024). In 2023, the Kenyan-South African artist fulfilled a childhood dream by adding music to the list with his work as Njakes. Njakes is currently gearing up for the release of his first music video as well as new music in November 2024.