Kenyan musician Idd Aziz has emerged as essentially the most internationally streamed artist from Kenya within the first half of 2025, in line with Spotify’s newly launched Global Impact List.
The checklist, unveiled on Thursday, July 17, ranks the highest 25 Kenyan songs with the very best worldwide streams from January to June.
Aziz secured the highest spot with Time (Mimi), a cross-border collaboration with Germany-based artist Dhali.
The vocalist additionally seems a number of instances on the chart with different genre-blending tracks, together with Mentuliza that includes Anthony Keyrouz and Sleiman Damien, and Penda with JimmX.
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Spotify Celebrates Kenyan Sound
Spotify highlighted Aziz’s music as a mix of Afrohouse, Swahili rhythms, and religious tones.
“Aziz’s music is being danced to in Berlin nightclubs, Bali seaside lounges, and Lisbon’s late-night radio exhibits,” the Spotify platform famous
They illustrated the widespread international attraction of his sound, and moreover, Spotify described the pattern as a pure evolution.
“What’s unfolding is natural however highly effective, Kenyan artists are connecting with listeners around the globe by means of streaming and inventive collaboration,” they said.
Bien, Njerae, Savara Among Top Artists
Other distinguished Kenyan artists on the checklist embody Bien, previously of Sauti Sol, who options on the chart with 4 songs: All I Need, Down For You, All I Need (Remix), and Safari.
His collaborations with worldwide acts corresponding to Rammor, Darassa, and African Lofi proceed to strengthen his international attain.
Njerae’s Beg for It stands out as the one solo feminine observe on the checklist. Spotify recognised her emotional supply and rising affect, having named her the EQUAL Artist for June 2025.
Savara’s observe Sianda additionally lower, performing effectively in areas with a big Kenyan diaspora. Other featured acts embody Wakadinali, Kato Change, Karun, and Afro Lofi Guy, showcasing Kenya’s various music genres from afro-fusion to gengetone and alt-R&B.
Kenyan Music Goes Global
Spotify’s 2025 Global Impact List reveals the rising worldwide demand for Kenyan music, even within the absence of formal export methods.
The checklist additionally contains collaborative worldwide efforts corresponding to Dentro Ali by Kato Change, Luedji Luna, and Nubya Garcia, and Baby Te Amo by Beatriz Nascimento, Karina Siervi, Kato Change, and Luedji Luna.
Kenyan artists are increasing their audiences by means of natural streams, digital platforms, and international collaborations.
