Trending Sounds on TikTok - Mdundo Podcast

TikTok has become a cultural phenomenon in East Africa, with users from Kenya and Tanzania embracing the platform's trends and creating their unique content. A significant aspect of TikTok's appeal is the vast selection of trending sounds that captivate the region's users. In this article, we will explore ten trending sounds on TikTok that are making waves in East Africa, providing you with an exciting glimpse into the region's vibrant TikTok culture.

"Utawezana" by Femi One ft. Mejja:
"Utawezana" took TikTok by storm in East Africa, becoming a viral sensation across the region. This catchy Kenyan anthem became a popular sound for users to showcase their dance moves and comedic skits.

Ta Ta Ta – Bayani Ft Jason Derulo
After becoming a global sensation for over 9 months, Nigeria’s Batanni has enjoyed the most trends on Tik tok with song which also saw American superstar Jason Derulo jump on it for a remix.

Calm Down By Rema
Rema’s song become a global hit in 2022 having gone viral with many videos created around the songs vibe. Also it was played at the World cup that was held in Qatar last year.

Charm- Rema
Once again as the world cools down on the Calm down vibe, Rema is back with a new sound charm that is fast gaining traction with a new dance for the tik tok creators.

Kesho by Bridget Blue
Kenyan Musician Bridget blue is a very beautiful artists that warmed her self into Kenyan’s hearts with her track kesho. This song encourages people to keep fighting and hoping for better future.

Nyako’s Live Sound Bytes
The Europe based Mother is a Kenyan mother and wife that became a viral sensation with her witty ways of telling off people who had been keen on bashing her and her lifestyle. For some reason Kenyans have been keen to pick up sound bites from her live feeds on Tiktok.

Jabidii – Makofi
Gospel music star Jabidii is well known to create viral dances that reasonate with the younger people using gospel music. At the moment his song Makofi is a big sensation on tik tok thanks to clapping dance.

Tetema" by Rayvanny ft. Diamond Platnumz
Rayvanny and Diamond Platnumz's collaboration "Tetema" became a TikTok hit in East Africa. This infectious bongo-flava track ignited dance challenges and inspired users to showcase their moves with friends and family. Later it saw a collaboration with latina’s biggest star Maluma jump on it for a collaboration of the song making rayvanny the first African artist to win an award in Latin America.
Conclusion:
TikTok's popularity continues to rise in East Africa, with users from Kenya and Tanzania embracing the platform's trends and sounds. These ten trending sounds on TikTok showcase the diversity of music and creativity in the region, providing a glimpse into the vibrant culture of East