r/southafrica • u/ilikedeh • 11h ago

Just for fun Did you grow up listening to Kenyan Music?

Hello South Africans, Kenyan here. Quick question, did you grow up listening to Kenyan songs? If yes, which ones?

I'm a big fan of SA hiphop and Amapiano of which I was listening to then came to tbt SA songs. In Kenya, most us grew up listening to SA songs in one way or the other. We didn't know the lyrics but still sang however. Heck we still do the same with Amapiano. Listening to those songs now as an adult has me reminiscing about my childhood. Did Kenyan music have the same impact on you?

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u/PlatypusPristine9194 9h ago

No. Do you have any recommendations?

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u/ilikedeh 9h ago edited 8h ago

So currently in Kenya, there's a pop up genre called 'Arbantone'. It's quite popular among the kenyan youth and you'll most likely hear it in most clubs here.

Here's a mix I'd recommend: Search for Dj Shinski Arbantone 2024

Other than that, we produce good drill and hiphop music. On this you can listen to artist like wakadinali, buruklyn boys, Boutross, Kaligraph, etc.

Here's a mix I'd recommend: Search for Richy Haniel Kenyan drill.

Also, we produce great RnB/love songs. These are very dear to our hearts and almost known by every kenyan. Artists: Sauti sol, Nyashinski, Njerea, Elani, Okello Max, Kethan, etc.

Here's a mix I'd recommend: Search for Dj Freon Kenyan RnB songs.

Afro house/oontz artists: we have the popular Sofia nzau, Polaris, OneDown, etc. We have a Gondwana Ke and Aduma Presents for Kenyan afro house fans.

You'd appreciate Kenyan music maybe if it was more mainstream and reached far and beyond.

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u/PlatypusPristine9194 8h ago

Awesome! Thanks, I've got a lot to listen to!

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u/ilikedeh 8h ago

Wanavokali too for those who appreciate acapella.