Bien is most streamed Kenyan artist on Spotify – Wrapped 2024

The former Sauti Sol frontman's incredible journey as a solo artist has resonated with fans across the country. Despite Sauti Sol’s break in 2023, Bien has continued to create authentic Afropop hits that have topped the charts.

Sauti Sol, though not in the top 10, holds the number 12 spot among the most streamed artists in Kenya, proving their enduring popularity, with the group’s Midnight Train album a huge fan favourite.

Spotify Wrapped 2024 reveals some intriguing generational trends. From the soulful sounds of Bien to the captivating storytelling of Abel Mutua’s Mkurugenzi podcast, Kenyans are embracing a rich variety of genres and artists.

While arbantone artists like Lil Maina have taken the younger generation by storm, older Kenyans are finding solace in the heartfelt tunes of Israel Mbonyi and Christina Shusho.

An increase in the export of local arbantone tunes also shows that Kenya’s music is steadily gaining recognition on global stages.

Eligible users can access their personalised 2024 Wrapped experience exclusively in the Spotify mobile app (iOS and Android). Premium users will enjoy a personalised playlist featuring music videos from their most-loved artists of the year.

Top streamed Kenyan artists

1. Bien
2. Wakadinali
3. Sauti Sol
4. Bensoul
5. Lil Maina
6. Nyashinski
7. Okello Max
8. Chris Kaiga
9. Nviiri the Storyteller
10. Otile Brown

Top streamed Kenyan tracks

1. Lil Maina, sosatheprodigyy – NAKAM SAI
2. Bien – Lifestyle
3. Bensoul, Bien – Extra Pressure
4. From The Hood Music – Anguka Nayo
5. Bien – Inauma
6. Bien – Ma Cherie
7. YBW Smith – Lele
8. Dyana Cods – Set It
9. Matata – Oversized T-shirt
10. Fancy Fingers – Kudade (Fancy Fingers refix)

Top streamed podcasts in Kenya

1. The 97s Podcast
2. So This is Love
3. The Mkurugenzi Podcast
4. The Messy In Between
5. ShxtsNGigs
6. The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett
7. It’s Related, I Promise
8. Mic Cheque Podcast
9. The Sandwich Podcast
10. Success Addicted Podcast with the voice of Earl Nightingale

Top streamed genres in Kenya

1. Afrobeat
2. Gengetone
3. Afrobeats
4. Afropop
5. Afro-house
6. Gospel
7. House
8. Deep house
9. Dancehall
10. Tribal house

Top streamed global artists in Kenya

1. Taylor Swift
2. The Weeknd
3. Bad Bunny
4. Drake
5. Billie Eilish
6. Travis Scott
7. Peso Pluma
8. Kanye West
9. Ariana Grande
10. Feid

Top streamed global tracks in Kenya

1. Sabrina Carpenter – Espresso
2. Benson Boone – Beautiful Things
3. Billie Eilish – Birds of a Feather.
4. FloyyMenor – Gata Only.
5. Teddy Swims – Lose Control.
6. Djo – End of Beginning
7. Hozier –Too Sweet.
8. The Weeknd – One of the Girls.
9. Taylor Swift – Cruel Summer.
10. Lady Gaga – Die with a Smile

Top streamed gloal albums in Kenya

1. Taylor Swift – The Tortured Poets Department.
2. Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft
3. Sabrina Carpenter – Short n’ Sweet.
4. Karol G – Mañana Será Bonito
5. Ariana Grande – Eternal Sunshine.
6. Taylor Swift – 1989
7. SZA – SOS
8. Taylor Swift – Lover
9. Benson Boone – Fireworks and Rollerblades.
10. The Weeknd – Starboy