Tesla and Bensoul light it up with new anthem 'Smokie Pasua'
“‘Smokie Pasua’ isn’t just a jam — it’s a vibe we all know. It’s the energy of the block. The late nights. The stories told over street snacks. We just put that feeling into sound.”
In a collaboration that no one saw coming but everyone needed, rising lyrical firebrand Tesla teams up with soulful hitmaker Bensoul to drop “Smokie Pasua” — a genre-bending, vibe-setting anthem that’s already setting timelines ablaze.
Released under a soft twilight sky on April 24th, 2025, Smokie Pasua is a nostalgic yet fresh homage to Kenyan street culture, late-night banter, and the quiet poetry of good company shared over a smokie stand.
It’s a song that tastes like tomato sauce, smells like twilight matatu rides, and sounds like everything we miss about home.
Tesla, known for her fiery delivery and raw bars, opens the track with vivid storytelling, taking us through scenes of Eastlands streets, ghetto love, and unfiltered ambition.
Bensoul, ever the master of melodies, comes in smooth with a hook so addictive it feels like a warm breeze through dreadlocks.
Together, they deliver a sound that fuses Afro-fusion, shrap, and a dash of reggae soul — the kind of track that instantly feels like a classic.
Speaking about the collab, Bensoul shared: "Smokie Pasua’ isn’t just a jam — it’s a vibe we all know. It’s the energy of the block. The late nights. The stories told over street snacks. We just put that feeling into sound."
Shot in the heart of Nairobi, the music video is a cinematic ode to local street vendors, matatu art, and the untamed rhythm of urban life.