In the early 2000s, the music of Kenya you were the favorite of many in East Africa. The artists of the 254 group dropped hits that rocked the entire region, while many neighboring countries looked at Kenya as a pillar of music.
Although since then we have been overtaken by giants like Nigeria and TanzaniaKenyan classics still hold a special place in the hearts—and playlists—of many.
Walk into any club today, and you will see how much people love old music made by Kenyan youth. Play any great song, and watch the crowd sing along word for word.
Our musical pioneers paved the way, and even though the new generation is forging their own path, the influence of the music of the past cannot be forgotten.
Music heavyweights like the late E-Sir, Nameless, Gidigidi, Longombas, and Majimaji dropped timeless hits that continue to captivate fans, and will remain a fixture on our playlists for years to come.
Artists such as P-Unit, Jua Cali, Redsan, Wyre, and Prezzo they still hold, showing us that, indeed, old is gold.
So, which songs rocked the African continent in the past? TUKO.co.ke has prepared for you a strong list of songs that are even more popular than the current ones despite being old;:
1. Boomba Train – E-Sir ft. Nameless
2. Unbwogable – Gidi Gidi and Fluid
3. Moss Moss – E-Sir ft. Brenda
4. We are from Githurai – Mr. Googz, Vinny Banton, and Lenny
5. Pull Pumz – Longombas
6. Let's Continue Or Not* – Kleptomaniaxx
7. Shake – Redsan
8. Capture – E-Sir
9. Here Nairobi – Historians
10. Bamba – E-Sir ft. Big Pin, K-Rupt
11. Morale – Pepper ft. Ratatat
12. Monalisa – Deux Vultures
13. Wake Up – C-Zars
14. Under 18 years – Jimwat
15. Give Me Give Me – CMB Prezzo
16. Naskia Utamu – The Bugz (Bobby Mapesa and VBO)
17. Si Lazima – P-Unit ft Nonini
18. Today is Leo – Redsan
19. Bless My Room – Necessary Noize (Wyre & Nazizi)
20. Goodbye – Jua Cali ft
What old song still gives you goosebumps when you hear it on the radio?
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Source: TUKO.co.ke