Burundian hip-hop heavyweight B Face – also known as Girukishaka Boniface – steps away from his hard-hitting rap persona on “Final Choice,” a deeply personal love record dedicated entirely to his wife.
The contrast with his usual output is what makes this record interesting. B Face built his name through powerful anthems like “Nosara,” “Wungutse iki,” and “Umufana” – records that kept his audience engaged through energy and lyrical force. So choosing to release something this vulnerable shows real artistic confidence. Because only artists who feel secure in their identity can switch lanes this completely without losing credibility.
“Final Choice” carries themes of appreciation, trust, patience, and lifelong commitment. But the writing avoids the generic love song traps. So it reads more like a personal letter than a commercial release – the specificity of the emotion is what separates it from records that talk about love in general terms. B Face sounds like someone speaking directly to one person, not performing for an audience.
The production matches that intimacy. Warm and melodic, the arrangement sits far from the aggressive textures of his rap catalogue. Yet it does not sound like a different artist. His voice and his conviction carry over cleanly, which means “Final Choice” adds a dimension to his catalogue rather than creating confusion about who he is.
For East African hip-hop fans who follow B Face closely, this record will feel like a genuine surprise. But it also feels earned – the kind of release that only makes sense after an artist has established enough credibility to take a creative risk this personal.
Watch “Final Choice” below and let B Face know whether this side of him deserves more records like it.
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