10 Hit Songs That Ushered Kenyans into The New Year [Video]
7 January 2022
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By Brian Sikulu
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The transition from the year 2021 to 2022 was marked by the release of some of the biggest hits in the Kenyan music industry. Top artists in the country ended the year 2021 in style as others kicked it off on a high note. Here are 10 top songs that ushered Kenyans from the year 2021 into 2022:
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Pattern -Breeder Lw Ft Ndovu Kuu & Trio Mio
Released on December 9th last year, 'Pattern' became a major hit in the country after it went viral on TikTok. Less than a month later, the song has been viewed more than half a million times on YouTube. The combination of Breeder Lw, Ndovu Kuu, and Trio Mio was also unique and timely as all of them are at the peak of their careers.
Nikita - Nviiri The Storyteller
Sol Generation's Nviiri The Storyteller kept his fans entertained in the last month of the year 2021 with 'Nikita'. 12 days into December, Nviiri dropped Nikita and approximately 4 weeks later the song has already been viewed more than one million times on YouTube.
Properly - Nyashinski ft Femi One
Known for never disappointing his fans, Nyanshinski successfully concluded2021 by dropping 'Properly' featuring Femi One. The song has been viewed more than two million times on YouTube, and not only did it end 2021 on a danceable note, but also kick-started the New Year.
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My Woman - Willy Paul
'My Woman', which is track number 3 on Willy Paul's 'African Experience' album, was one of the songs that Kenyans jammed to as the crossed into the New Year. The soothing love song produced by Saldido International is still trending at number 29 on YouTube with over half a million views.
Je Unanifikiria - Bahati ft Otile Brown
Bahati's most anticipated collaboration with Otile Brown dubbed 'Je Unanifikiria' was one of his successful hits in 2021. The song which was released on December 16th is trending at number 47 on YouTube with close to a million views.
Atoti Jaber - Willy Paul ft Klons Melody & Musa Jakadalla
'Atoti Jaber' was one of the hit songs that got Kenyans on their feet in the new year of 2022. The song which starred Willy Paul alongside his signee Klons Melody and Musa Jakadalla premiered on January 2nd and 5 days later it is trending at number three on YouTube.
Twendi Twendi Twoo - Justina Syokau
Popular for her 'Twendi Twendi' hit song that not only went viral but became an anthem in the year 2020, Justina did not disappoint this year as she outlined her prayer and ambitions through a song dubbed 'Twendi Twendi Twoo'. The song was specifically tailored for the transition from the year 2021 to 2022.
Furaha –Iyanii
Produced by celebrated music producer Alexis On The Beat, Iyanii's 'Furaha' became an anthem as it preached the message of friendship and happiness. Its timing was on point as the message coincided with that time of the year when Kenyans unite as friends and have fun.
Shida za Kidosi - King Kaka ft. Khaligraph Jones
This was one of the most requested collaborations for years. Two of the biggest names in Kenyan hip hop music united and gifted their fans with a hit song. It was released just a day into the New year and one week later it is trending at number six on YouTube.
Steppa - Trio Mio
Three days to the New Year, self-proclaimed 'Mkurugenzi Wa Jiji' dropped a club banger dubbed 'Steppa'. Trio Mio being at the peak of his music career, the song got a warm reception from the fans and is currently number 7 on trending songs on YouTube.
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