The year 2024 has been in full swing for Kenyan music, with the artistes delivering hits that have taken over the music scene.
Anguka Nayo and Mukuchu are some of the top songs of 2024. Photo: wadaglizke, gody_tennor_. Source: Instagram
The new Kenyan sound ArbanTone rounded off the top spots of songs of the year.
Which were the top songs of 2024?
Here are the top 10 Kenyan songs of the year:
10. Dedi Dedilee by Breeder LW
The song was released on April 19, 2024, and is a representation of Breeder LW’s style, fusing hip-hop with elements of the Kenyan sound.
Dedi Dedilee boasts over 5.2 million views on YouTube.
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9. Kifo Cha Mende by Iyanii featuring Mwanaa and Cedo
The song became a club anthem with its infectious beats and a catchy chorus.
Iyanii collaborated with Mwanaa of Vijana Barubaru and super producer Cedo to produce this banger, which has earned over 5.5 million views on YouTube.
8. Dance Ya Kudonjo by Sean MMG featuring YBW Smith
Dance Ya Kudonjo by Sean MMG, featuring YBW Smith, is one of the standout tracks of 2024, having received over 10 million views on YouTube.
The song captures the spirit of that signature Kenyan Arbantone sound and a playful dance routine and has become a club anthem.
7. Hizi Stance by Wakadinali
The song captures the attention of every Kenyan reveller with its infectious hook by Domani Munga.
This track’s sing-along appeal is amplified most by the signature line, “hii t-shirt ni ya white,” which gets fans on the dance floor.
Having views of over 7 million on YouTube, Hizi Stance has been ruling the party scenes in 2024.
6. Maintain Ivo Ivo by Ssaru featuring Trio Mio
Maintain Ivo Ivo by Ssaru, featuring Trio Mio, is a feel-good track that perfectly captures the lively party culture of Nairobi.
One of the most interesting aspects of Ssaru’s recent success is the backstory behind Maintain Ivo Ivo.
The song has over 8 million YouTube views.
5. Extra Pressure by Bensoul and Bien
Extra Pressure was originally written for Bien and is bound to be featured in his album Alussa.
However, Bien’s team decided against featuring it, citing numerous plans already in place for the album.
Following this, Bensoul requested to reclaim the song. The song eventually became a banger, recording over 5.9 million views on YouTube.
4. Set It by ARES 66 featuring Ajay and Dyna Cods
The beats in the song are sampled from Shabba Ranks and Krystal’s reggae track, Twice My Age.
The song, which has over 8.6 million views on YouTube, was pulled down from the site following an alleged fallout between the artistes.
3. Kudade by Fathermoh, Harry Craze, Ndovu Kuu, Lil Maina, and Johnny Johnny
Kudade was a big hit, as its hook took over the airwaves and social media platforms like TikTok with dance challenges coming up.
What many people do not know is that the song has a refix, and the genius of this hit is Fancy Fingers, otherwise known as Polycarp Otieno of Sauti Sol.
The original song has over 8.7 million views on YouTube, while the refix has another impressive 1 million views.
2. Mukuchu by Gody Tennor featuring Spoiler 4T3, Soundkraft, and RanzScooby
The song features Arbantone star Spoiler4T3, producer Soundkraft, and Ranzscooby.
Mukuchu is a sheng word that means money. The song describes a lady who loves money.
It amassed over 4.7 million views on YouTube.
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1. Anguka Nayo by Wadagliz KE
Anguka Nayo is arguably the biggest song in Kenya in 2024, and it has captured the nation’s attention.
The track from Wadagliz KE has over 8 million views, with its addictive tune and signature dance challenge taking over social media.
Anguka Nayo, which roughly translates to Fall with it in, became more than just a hit; it turned into an anthem for Kenya’s Gen Z, especially during the major anti-government protests in June.
The song’s beats were borrowed from DJ Creme’s Kufa Juu. However, it was recently pulled down from YouTube.
A search by TUKO.co.ke revealed that, as of this publication, the song has yet to be re-uploaded.
