BATTLE OF THE BEATS: KENYAN SONGS WITH OVER 20 MILLION VIEWS

YouTube is currently the platform that most artistes in Kenya and the world at large upload their content for their fans to watch. The platform pays handsomely and has been the source of income for most artistes and content creators. However, it should be noted that for one to earn a good amount of money on the platform, it depends with the number of views one gets. In no particular order, below are Top Kenyan songs with over 20 Million views on YouTube.

I Do – Willy Paul ft Alaine

The song mostly used in weddings has a total of 23.3 million views, and was published on YouTube on March 1, 2017. The song was produced by Benard Bulimwa, alias Teddy B and the video shot by Sammy Dee of True-D Pictures. Also known as Wilson Abubakar Radido, Willy Paul is a Kenyan artist and songwriter, and also the Chief Executive Officer of Saldido International Entertainment. On the other hand, Alaine Laughton is a Jamaican-American reggae singer and songwriter born and raised in New Jersey.  In early 2019, Alaine joined the gospel industry after being baptized.

Melanin – Sauti Sol ft Patoranking

Released on November 27, 2017, the 4-minute video has 23.4 million views.  The song is inspired by ‘melanated’ ladies and was written by Sauti Sol, Patoranking and Nviiri, mix and mastered by Maximilian Hardinghaus and video shot by Clarence Peters. Patoranking is a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter, born and raised in Ijegun-Egba Satellite Town, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Sauti Sol is a Kenyan afro-pop band composed of vocalists Bien-Aimé Baraza, Willis Chimano, Savara Mudigi and guitarist Polycarp Otieno. The group was formed in 2005.

Chaguo La Moyo – Otile Brown ft Sanaipei Tande

The song was published on YouTube on April 5, 2018, and has a total of 25.5 million views. Produced by Teddy B, and the video shot by X Antonio. Otile Brown is a Kenyan independent R&B singer and songwriter born in Kisumu and raised in Mikindani, Mombasa. Born Natasha Sanaipei Tande, alias Sana is a singer, songwriter and actress known for her sultry voice and Swahili lyricism.  She rose to fame after winning the Coca-Cola Popstars talent search alongside two fellow contestants, Kevin Waweru and Pam Waithaka.

Dusuma – Otile Brown ft Meddy

The song released on June 27, 2020 has a total of 25.5 million views on YouTube. The song was part of his latest album dubbed Just In Love. The song was produced by Ihaji and video shot by Deska Toress. Born Ngabo Médard Jobert, Meddy is a US-based Rwandan RnB and Pop artist.

Mmh – Willy Paul ft Rayvanny

Released on February 26, 2019, Mmh has a total of 23.3 million views. The love song was produced by Teddy B, and video shot by Director Ivan. Raymond Shaban Mwakyusa, better known by his stage name Rayvanny, is a Tanzanian musician, songwriter and recording artist signed under WCB Wasafi record label. He is the founder and CEO of Next Level Music. Rayvanny is best known by his song “Kwetu”, which introduced him to the world.