Love and Protest is Eric’s first attempt at self-producing. The title of the record is inspired by Che Guevara’s assertion that ‘…the true revolutionary is guided by the greatest feelings of love.’ The record is available currently for download on pewahewa.com using M-Pesa for local Internet savvies, on iTunes and Amazon.com for buyers with a US credit card. From December 3rd the record is available at all Nakumatt branches in Nairobi and will roll out to Nakumatt branches nationwide shortly after.

The album is Pan African and cross continental in its reach. It features a duet with the Senegalese superstar Baaba Maal and a Gospel number featuring the accomplished London Adventist Chorale. The record incorporates talent on all levels including the musicianship of Aaron Rimbui, Atemi Oyungu, Nanjira Sambuli and former members of Eric’s band. It showcases the engineering skills of Tim Rimbui and the Dutchman Joost Kappe. The artwork is by the talented Mbithi Masya of Just A Band (Makmende) fame.