Spotify has revealed its annual list of the most streamed songs, artists, and albums in Kenya for 2023, highlighting the dynamic Kenyan music scene. This year saw significant events such as the Sauti Sol hiatus, the recognition of Gengetone as a Grammy-considered genre, and the appearance of Kenyan artists on the COLORSxSTUDIOS platform.
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Phiona Okumu, Spotify SSA’s Head of Music, noted the growth of the Kenyan music scene, expressing pleasure at seeing a Kenyan artist among the top streamed. Wakadinali emerged as the only Kenyan artist in the top streamed list, ranking at number 8. They are also the most searched artist on Spotify in Kenya, with their album “Ndani ya Cockpit 3” being the 10th most streamed.
Nyashinski’s “Perfect Design” captivated music lovers, becoming the top song from October 26 to November 2. The top streamed tracks list is heavily influenced by Afrobeats, except for Darassa and Bien’s “No Body,” which is in sixth place.
In terms of viral music, Kinoti’s “Nitangoja” and V-Be and Ashley Music’s “Sasa Hivi” were widely shared, resonating with Kenyan R&B fans.
Notably, Karun and Nikita Kering’, along with Xenia Manasseh, are among the top ten most exported Kenyan artists. Nikita Kering’ stands out as the only female artist in the top ten most streamed Kenyan artists.
Top Streamed Artists
- Drake
- Burna Boy
- 21 Savage
- Ayra Starr
- Chris Brown
- Travis Scott
- Wakadinali
- The Weeknd
- Metro Boomin
- Future
Top Streamed Tracks
- Ayra Starr – Rush
- Ruger – Asiwaju
- Bayanni – Ta Ta Ta
- Fireboy DML – Bandana ft. Asake
- Kizz Daniel – Cough (Odo)
- Darassa – No Body (feat. Bien)
- Libianca – People
- Omah Lay – soso
- Burna Boy – Last Last
- Rema – Charm
Top Streamed Albums
- Burna Boy – Love, Damini
- SZA – SOS
- Omah Lay – Boy Alone
- Rema – Rave & Roses Ultra
- Metro Boomin – HEROES & VILLAINS
- Fireboy DML – Playboy
- Ayra Starr – 19 & Dangerous
- Asake – Mr. Money With The Vibe
- Davido – Timeless
- Wakadinali – Ndani ya Cockpit 3
Top Streamed Kenyan Artists
- Wakadinali
- Sauti Sol
- Bien
- Bensoul
- Nyashinski
- Nviiri The Storyteller
- BURUKLYN BOYZ
- Otile Brown
- Nikita Kering’
- Lil Maina
Top Streamed Kenyan Tracks
- Sauti Sol – Lil Mama
- Bien – Inauma
- Bien, DJ Edu – Too Easy
- Nikita Kering’ – Last Name
- Fully Focus, Bien – Dimension
- Bien – My Baby (feat. Ayra Starr)
- Wakadinali – Mc Mca
- Boutross – Angela
- Wakadinali – Sikutambui
- Bensoul – Navutishwa feat. Bien
Top Streamed Podcasts
- So This Is Love
- The Messy In Between
- It’s Related, I Promise
- ShxtsNGigs
- The Psychology of your 20s
- The Sandwich Podcast
- Legally Clueless
- The97sPodcast
- On Purpose with Jay Shetty
- The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
Top Exported Kenyan Artists
- Idd Aziz
- Sauti Sol
- Bien
- Otile Brown
- Karun
- Jeff Kaale
- Lexsil
- Nikita Kering’
- Ayub Ogada
- Xenia Manasseh
