Spotify Wrapped 2024 has crowned Bien-Aimé Baraza, famously known as Bien, as Kenya’s most-streamed artist. The Sauti Sol member and solo artist currently has 678,789 monthly listeners on the platform.
Despite Sauti Sol’s break in 2023, Bien has continued to create authentic Afropop hits that have topped the charts.
Among his notable works in 2024 are the tracks “Inauma”, “Too Easy” with DJ Edu, “Dimension” with Fully Focus, and “My Baby”, featuring Nigerian artist Ayra Starr.
However, his most-streamed song this year is his collaboration with Scar Mkadinali called “Lifestyle” followed by “Extra Pressure” featuring Bensoul.
His collaborations extend to the East African region with hits like No Body with Darassa, “Lucky” featuring Jux and “I Made It” with Harmonize and Bobby Shmurda.
His ventures include hit singles and partnerships that resonate across Spotify’s diverse listener base blending Afrobeat, R&B, and pop, earning him both regional and global recognition.
In addition to his chart-topping success, Bien remains among the top three most-exported Kenyan artists globally, further underlining his international appeal.
The list also includes Sauti sol which ranks at No.3 with fan favourites like Nyashinski, Max Okello, Nviiri the Storyteller and Otile Brown taking the 6th, 7th, 9th and 10th positions respectively.
Top Streamed Kenyan Artists
Bien
Wakadinali
Sauti Sol
Bensoul
Lil Maina
Nyashinski
Okello Max
Chris Kaiga
Nviiri the Storyteller
Otile Brown
Top Streamed Kenyan Tracks
Lil Maina, sosatheprodigyy-NAKAM SAI
Bien – Lifestyle
Bensoul, Bien- Extra Pressure
From The Hood Music- Anguka Nayo
Bien- Inauma
Bien- Ma Cherie
YBW Smith- Lele
Dyana Cods – Set It
Matata – Oversized T-shirt
Fancy Fingers – Kudade (Fancy Fingers refix)
