Spotify today unveiled Wrapped — its annual round-up of the top artists, albums, songs and playlists of the year as streamed by users on the platform from around the world.
Below are the results of Spotify’s full 2021 Wrapped results in Kenya.
- Niko Sawa by Nviiri the Storyteller (feat. Bien) is the most streamed Kenyan song. Ex by the young and rising star Nikita Kering’ is the second most streamed Kenyan song. It seemed to have been the go-to heartbreak song of the year — it was added to over 600 breakup playlists. The other soundtrack that defined Nairobi’s dating scene was Bensoul’s Nairobi (feat. Mejja), which lands at number three. Kitenge by Nviiri the Storyteller is fourth, followed by Hapo Tu by Nyashinski (feat. Chris Kaiga).
- The most streamed Gengetone song is Shamra Shamra by Mbuzi Gang. Seventeen-year-old Trio Mio’s hit Cheza Kama Wewe makes the list as the second most streamed song. The third is Nyashinki’s Hapo Tu (feat. Chris Kaiga), followed by Chris Kaiga’s Zimenice and Willis Raburu’s Kalale.
The playlist that kept Kenyan Spotify listener’s jamming was Today’s Top Hits.
Also starting today, eligible users can access their personalised Wrapped experience exclusively in the Spotify mobile app (iOS and Android).
The Wrapped personalised experience is full of features that connect fans with each other and creators. Here are a few cool ones to look out for:
Shareability – Fans will be able to share their Wrapped cards on social channels like Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram,TikTok and Facebook. Additionally fans can download their share cards directly from Spotify to their camera roll.
Data stories to express a year in audio – In addition to the top artists, genres, songs, podcasts and minutes listened, the personalised Wrapped experience includes several features, including: 2021: The Movie, Your Audio Aura and 2021 Wrapped: Blend. Check out Spotify For the Record for all the details on these new features.
Exclusive experiences for top fans – Spotify has added a special surprise: videos from more than 170 artists and creators thanking fans for having them in their Wrapped. These thank you videos will appear if fans have a song by one of the participating artists in their “Your Top Songs 2021” or “Your Artists Revealed” playlists.
The full breakdown of the top lists is below.
Spotify Wrapped top lists for Kenya in 2021
Most streamed artists in Kenya
Drake
Sauti Sol
Justin Bieber
Kanye West
Burna Boy
Young Thug
Doja Cat
Pop Smoke
The Weeknd
Travis Scott
Most streamed tracks in Kenya
Nviiri The Storyteller – Niko Sawa
Omah Lay – Understand
Lil Nas X – MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)
Dua Lipa – Levitating (feat. DaBaby)
Doja Cat – Kiss Me More (feat. SZA)
Justin Bieber – Peaches (feat. Daniel Caesar & Giveon)
Lil Nas X – INDUSTRY BABY (feat. Jack Harlow)
Polo G – RAPSTAR
The Kid LAROI – STAY (with Justin Bieber)
Olamide – Infinity (feat. Omah Lay)
Most streamed Kenyan songs
Nviiri The Storyteller – Niko Sawa
Nikita Kering’ – Ex
Bensoul – Nairobi (feat. Mejja)
Nviiri The Storyteller – Kitenge
Nyashinski – Hapo Tu (feat. Chris Kaiga)
H_art the Band – My Jaber (Friday)
Chris Kaiga – I Want
Mbuzi Gang – Shamra Shamra
Otile Brown – Dusuma
Sauti Sol – Suzanna
Most streamed albums in Kenya
Certified Lover Boy – Drake
Planet Her – Doja Cat
Justice – Justin Bieber
Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon – Pop Smoke
Midnight Train – Sauti Sol
MONTERO – Lil Nas X
Donda – Kanye West
Made in Lagos – WizKid
Future Nostalgia – Dua Lipa
SOUR – Olivia Rodrigo
