Social media platform TikTok has looked back at the year and revealed the platforms top creators, trends, and soundtracks.
Taking a retrospective look at the hottest moments and trends on the platform under the hashtag #YearOnTikTok, the platform seeks to acknowledge top content creators who contributed to the massive growth and exposure of TikTok, having reached the 1-billion-user benchmark during the latter part of 2021.
Boniswa Sidwaba, TikTok’s Head of Content Programming Sub-Saharan Africa, commented that: “what happens on TikTok doesn’t stay on TikTok – whether you’re building a brand, showcasing talent or using the platform as a vehicle for self-expression, we’ve seen creators realizing tangible, real-world benefits of creating content on the platform.”
Breakthrough Stars: 2022’s groundbreaking creators, celebrities, and artists
The year had its fair share of emerging content creators who were destined for superstardom. Amongst these were talented vocalists, dancers and other creators who used the platform to showcase their unique talents. These were some of Kenya’s favorites:
realmichaelbundi – Father and Son Perform, I Believe #fayezandbundi
tukukantu – Sasa Hivi Video Out Now Performed by Tuku Kantu
mooyadavid1 – Surprising my niece!
mummie_francie – Love is in the air. A welcome home dance for comic relief.
dabon_shedrack – Kalekadance
FYFaves: The most popular videos of 2022
TikTok’s ‘For You’ feed provides users with a curated offering of content that is tailored to their unique browsing preferences. Every ‘For You’ feed is different, ensuring that TikTok users are served the content they want to see, when they want to see it. Here are the videos that made this year’s leading list on ‘For You’ feeds across Kenya:
mulamwah – Nyumba imeleta shida
jackie_matubia – Oops!
profatecomedy – kids be like…
mohalicious_ – My Goodness! Just use your hand at this point!
omoshkizangila – Maisha ni yangu we shughulika na
azz_iad – #greenscreenvideo lets protect our mental health
iam_bojoo – Catch me if you can!
The Hitmakers in Kenya: Most viewed artists on TikTok
From homemade beats to golden oldies and musical classics, TikTok is the platform to be on if you want to keep abreast of the biggest movements on the music scene. The following were the artists that made it big on TikTok this year:
Michael Bundi
Zuchu
Diamond Platnumz
Bruno K
Willy Paul
Nandy
Mbosso
Wahu Kagwi
Guardian Angel
Timmy Tdat
The Playlist: The songs that sound tracked 2022
Music remained the mainstay of TikTok in 2022, with breakthrough artists using the platform to find their voice and the world’s most renowned singers, producers and musical artists using the platform to showcase their latest and greatest. The following is a list of the music that trended on TikTok among Kenyan audiences:
Nakupenda by Jay Melody
Mtasubiri (feat. Zuchu) by Diamond Platnumz
Fire by Zuchu
Mi Amor (feat. Jovial) By Marioo
Girlfriend by Ruger
Sugar by Jay Melody
Buga (Lo Lo Lo) by Kizz Daniel & Tekno
Kwikwi by Zuchu
Rush by Ayra Starr
Bingo Bango by Madini Classic
