Spotify has unveiled the list of the most streamed songs, artistes, albums and playlists worldwide. Sauti Sol and Nviiri the storyteller sit pretty atop the list.
In its annual round-up of the highest stream earners dubbed Wrapped Wednesday, the streaming giant broke down those who carried the day as regards streams worldwide. Spotify launched in Kenya early this year and has grown exponentially in popularity.
In a year that saw lots of great music come out, it was obviously bound to a battlefield. Of course, the crème de la crème made the cut. Here is how it went down in 2021:
Most streamed Kenyan songs
1.Nviiri The Storyteller – Niko Sawa
2. Nikita Kering’ – Ex
3. Bensoul – Nairobi (feat. Mejja)
4. Nviiri The Storyteller – Kitenge
5. Nyashinski – Hapo Tu (feat. Chris Kaiga)
6. H_art the Band – My Jaber (Friday)
7. Chris Kaiga – I Want
8. Mbuzi Gang – Shamra Shamra
9. Otile Brown – Dusuma
10. Sauti Sol – Suzanna
Most streamed Kenyan artists
1. Sauti Sol
2. Nviiri The Storyteller
3. Otile Brown
4. Nyashinski
5. Bensoul
6. Wakadinali
7. H_art the Band
8. Mejja
9. BURUKLYN BOYZ
10. Khaligraph Jones
Best of Gengetone
1.Mbuzi Gang – Shamra Shamra
2. Trio Mio – Cheza Kama Wewe
3. Nyashinski – Hapo Tu (feat. Chris Kaiga)
4. Chris Kaiga – Zimenice
5. Willis Raburu – Kalale
6. Dantez 254 – Ala
7. Ethic Entertainment – Daktari
8. Ochungulo Family – Pandemik
9. Parroty – Lewa
. 10. Noti Flow – Foto Moto
Most streamed tracks in Kenya
1. Nviiri The Storyteller – Niko Sawa
2. Omah Lay – Understand
3. Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
4. Dua Lipa – Levitating (feat. DaBaby)
5. Doja Cat – Kiss Me More (feat. SZA)
6. Justin Bieber – Peaches (feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon)
7. Lil Nas X – INDUSTRY BABY (feat. Jack Harlow)
8. Polo G – RAPSTAR
9. The Kid LAROI – STAY (with Justin Bieber)
10. Olamide – Infinity (feat. Omah Lay)
Most streamed albums in Kenya
1. Certified Lover Boy – Drake
2. Planet Her – Doja Cat
3. Justice – Justin Bieber
4. Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon – Pop Smoke
5. Midnight Train – Sauti Sol
6. MONTERO – Lil Nas X
7. Donda – Kanye West
8. Made in Lagos – WizKid
9. Future Nostalgia – Dua Lipa
10. SOUR – Olivia Rodrigo
Most streamed playlists
1. Today’s Top Hits
2. African Heat
3. Hot Hits Kenya
4. RapCaviar
5. Made in Kenya
6. Mood Booster
7. Mega Hit Mix
8. Soft Pop Hits
9. Top Gaming Tracks
10. lofi beats
Spotify is the world’s biggest streaming platform with 381 million users and 172 million subcribers in 184 countries.
