Idd Aziz is officially Kenya’s biggest musical export of the moment. The Afro-house star has claimed the top spot on Spotify’s Global Impact List for Kenyan artists, with his hit Time (Mimi) leading a wave of Kenyan songs captivating international audiences.
Highlights:
- Time (Mimi) by Idd Aziz and Dhali tops Spotify’s Kenyan music export list
- Idd Aziz appears on four of the 25 most exported Kenyan tracks
- Genres like Afro-house, alt-R&B, and gengetone are going global
- Njerae is the only solo female artist to make the list
- Spotify reports major growth in international streaming of Kenyan music
Main Story:
Spotify has unveiled its 2025 Global Impact List for Kenya, revealing the top 25 tracks with the highest international listenership. Idd Aziz’s Time (Mimi) featuring German producer Dhali leads the pack, underlining the global appetite for Kenyan Afro-house.
Idd Aziz is not a one-song wonder. He also appears on Mentuliza (with Anthony Keyrouz), Penda (with JimmX), and Lofi Vibes—making him the most featured artist on the list and highlighting his cross-border versatility.
Other artists featured include Savara, Karun, Bensoul, Bien, and Wakadinali, showing that Kenya’s music export story is richly diverse. From soulful alt-R&B to raw gengetone, the playlist paints a powerful picture of how far Kenyan creativity is travelling.
Njerae made history as the only solo female act on the list, with her song Beg For It earning her recognition as Spotify’s EQUAL Africa artist for June. It’s a signal that women in Kenya’s music scene are also making international moves.
Spotify reported a 277% increase in Kenyan music consumption over the last three years. In 2024 alone, over 95 million users discovered Kenyan music for the first time, with more than 16 million playlists featuring Kenyan songs.
From Nairobi studios to global stages, Kenyan music is not just trending—it’s transforming how the world listens. What’s your favorite Kenyan track making waves abroad?
