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Nayyah teams up with Apache Indian and Amlak Tafari for new single ‘Bees & Honey’

Nayyah's new single blends reggae with social commentary and modern production

Nayyah teams up with Apache Indian and Amlak Tafari

The song delivers a strong critique of social inequality

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Gayathri Kallukaran
By Gayathri KallukaranAug 04, 2025
Gayathri Kallukaran
Gayathri Kallukaran is a Junior Journalist with Eastern Eye. She has a Master’s degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from St. Paul’s College, Bengaluru, and brings over five years of experience in content creation, including two years in digital journalism. She covers stories across culture, lifestyle, travel, health, and technology, with a creative yet fact-driven approach to reporting. Known for her sensitivity towards human interest narratives, Gayathri’s storytelling often aims to inform, inspire, and empower. Her journey began as a layout designer and reporter for her college’s daily newsletter, where she also contributed short films and editorial features. Since then, she has worked with platforms like FWD Media, Pepper Content, and Petrons.com, where several of her interviews and features have gained spotlight recognition. Fluent in English, Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi, she writes in English and Malayalam, continuing to explore inclusive, people-focused storytelling in the digital space.
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Highlights

  • Welsh-based British-Asian artist Nayyah releases Bees & Honey, a reggae-trap fusion track
  • Features reggae legends Apache Indian and Amlak Tafari
  • Produced by Mikey ‘Megahbass’ Fletcher
  • Song critiques inequality but delivers a message of hope
  • Lead single from upcoming album Fire In My Soul

  • Official music video filmed in Llandudno, out now


British-Asian artist Nayyah has released Bees & Honey, a collaborative single featuring reggae icons Apache Indian and Amlak Tafari. The track was produced by Mikey ‘Megahbass’ Fletcher, known for his work with Alborosie, and brings together reggae roots with contemporary trap rhythms. Filmed in Nayyah’s hometown of Llandudno, the video is now available on YouTube.

The song delivers a strong critique of social inequality — highlighting how those who work the hardest often receive the least — while also promoting resilience and self-belief.

A collaboration with musical heavyweights

Producer Mikey Fletcher recalled how the song began:

“Nayyah brought me this idea and a melody for the track. I tried out some reggae beats, but his unique style called for something different. I played with a trap rhythm idea, and it fitted like a glove.”

Amlak Tafari added his signature vocals and brought in Apache Indian, whose contribution was both a tribute to his global hit Boom Shack-A-Lak and a reimagining of his classic style.

Apache Indian praises Nayyah’s talent and vision

Apache Indian called the collaboration a “breath of fresh air” and commended Nayyah’s creativity:

“It was an honour for me to feature on this song, which has a fantastic video filmed in his home town. His album is nothing less than a masterpiece.”

  - YouTube YouTube/ NAYYAHREGGAE 

Bees & Honey part of upcoming album Fire In My Soul

The single is taken from Fire In My Soul, Nayyah’s forthcoming album featuring some of Jamaica’s most respected musicians:

  • Sly Dunbar, Stephen ‘Cat’ Coore, Dean Fraser, Stephen ‘Lenky’ Marsden
  • Paul Kastick, Robert ‘Dubwise’ Browne, Carol ‘Bowie’ McLaughlin
  • UK contributions from Steve Grantley (Stiff Little Fingers) and James Stevenson (The Cult, The Alarm)

Bees & HoneyHoney is available now on all major streaming platforms.

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