Sauti Sol’s ‘Lil Mama’ Is Kenya’s Most Streamed Song On Spotify In 2023.

Spotify has unwrapped its annual review, offering insights into the musical preferences of Kenyan listeners for 2023.

The top streamed Kenyan songs showcase a vibrant mix, with Sauti Sol’s ‘Lil Mama,’ Bien’s ‘Inauma,’ and the collaboration ‘My Baby’ with Ayra Starr, along with Wakadinali’s hits ‘Sikutambui’ and ‘Mc Mca,’ and the sensational ‘Angela’ by Boutross claiming spots.

In a notable triumph, Kenyan hip-hop sensation Wakadinali seized the spotlight as the most streamed artist in Kenya. The top 10 streamed Kenyan artists list reflects a rich diversity, featuring acclaimed afro-pop band Sauti Sol, Sol Generation stars like Bensoul and Nviiri, and the talents of Nyashinski, Buruklyn Boyz, and Lil Maina. The exclusive female representative on this list is ‘Ex’ hitmaker Nikita Kering.

Drake, maintaining his reign for the third consecutive year, emerges as the overall top streamed artist, dominating the 18-34 age group and standing out as the most searched artist on Spotify in Kenya.

Diving into the top streamed tracks, Afro beats take center stage, with Darassa and Bien’s collaboration ‘No Body’ being the sole exception in sixth place. Reflecting on Kenyans’ musical tastes, the top genres include rap, pop, afro beats, hip-hop, and R&B.

Phiona Okumu, Spotify SSA’s Head of Music, expressed excitement about the exponential growth of the Kenyan music scene since the last Wrapped. She highlighted the significance of having a Kenyan artist in the top streamed list, emphasizing Spotify’s commitment to amplifying homegrown talent on global stages.

Top Streamed Kenyan Artists:

1. Wakadinali
2. Sauti Sol
3. Bien
4. Bensoul
5. Nyashinski
6. Nviiri The Storyteller
7. BURUKLYN BOYZ
8. Otile Brown
9. Nikita Kering
10. Lil Maina

Top Streamed Kenyan Songs:

1. Sauti Sol – Lil Mama
2. Bien – Inauma
3. Bien, DJ Edu – Too Easy
4. Nikita Kering – Last Name
5. Fully Focus, Bien – Dimension
6. Bien – My Baby (feat. Ayra Starr)
7. Wakadinali – Mc Mca
8. Boutross – Angela
9. Wakadinali – Sikutambui
10. Bensoul – Navutishwa feat. Bien