Bien Dethrones Wakadinali as Kenya’s Most Streamed Artist in 2024

When Sauti Sol announced their indefinite hiatus in 2023 after 18 years together to focus on solo careers, fans were left disappointed, with many on social media fearing it marked the end of one of Kenya’s greatest musical acts.

However, the break has proven to be a turning point for lead singer Bien-Aimé Baraza. According to Spotify Wrapped 2024, Bien emerged as Kenya’s most-streamed artist of the year. His solo career has flourished, with his authentic Afropop hits resonating deeply with fans across the country.

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Bien unseated hip-hop group Wakadinali, who led the charts in 2023 and now hold second place. Last year, Bien ranked third, highlighting the significant growth of his solo career. Despite their hiatus, Sauti Sol maintained their presence, ranking third this year after finishing second in 2023.

Bensoul retained his position at number four, while rapper Lil Maina made a leap from 10th place in 2023 to fifth in 2024. Nyashinski dropped one spot to sixth, while new entrants Okello Max and Chris Kaiga debuted at seventh and eighth, respectively. Nviiri The Storyteller slipped from sixth to ninth, and Otile Brown rounded out the top 10 after finishing eighth last year.

Notably, there were no female artists in the top 10 this year, unlike 2023, when Nikita Kering held the ninth spot.

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