Originally from Nairobi, Kenya, Yubu now splits his time between his adoptive hometown of Memphis and Iowa, where he teaches graphic design at Graceland University. His Memphis Reggae 901 hosts monthly showcases, the next one of which is Sunday, September 24 at B-Side.
Yubu’s latest song is about the perils of hoping your possible paramour will pick up the phone. “Love Call” bounces along on a bubbly Afrobeat rhythm, which contrasts with the plaintive lyrics. Music video director Kim Lloyd says, “His vision for the song and video was to create a feeling of intense, almost obsessive, desire for companionship and physical intimacy. In a final bedroom scene, Yubu, the main character is heartbroken by his love interest who leaves him bereft.”
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