Kenyan music has grown exponentially this year. We have had new artists come up and take the airwaves and as per the streaming data that came in from Spotify recently, we are on the right track.

Chonjo has sat down and come up with a list of top 100 artists in Kenya that really shined this year. This list is based on the amount of effort that was put by the artist.

1. Willy Paul
2. Sautisol
3. Otile Brown
4. Femi One
5. Khaligraph Jones
6. Nameless
7. Okello Max
8. Nvirii
9. Nadia Mukami
10. Trio Mio
11. Wakadinali
12. Watendawili
13. Wanavokali
14. Mbuzi Gang
15. Sanaipei
16. Octopizzo
17. Nyashinski
18. Nikita Kering
19. Mr Seed
20. Gifted Queens
21. Breeder LW
22. Ndovu Kuu
23. Boutross
24. Mejja
25. Maandy
26. Elisha Toto
27. Awicko
28. Buruklyn Boyz
29. Bensoul
30. King Kaka
31. Jadi
32. Vijana Barubaru
33. Mbogi Genje
34. Exray
35. Ssaru
36. Kalibwani
37. Maya Amolo
38. Steph
39. Ayrosh
40. Xtatic
41. Bahati
42. Samidoh
43. Miracle Baby
44. Japesa
45. Charisma
46. Mbithi
47. Masauti
48. Jovial
49. Matata
50. Arrowbwoy
51. KRG the Don
52. Wangeci
53. Musa Jakadalla
54. Miss P
55. Big Yassa
56. Silverstone Barz
57. Harry Richie
58. Embarambamba
59. Harry Craze
60. Vic West
61. Uncojingjong
62. Chris Kaiga
63. Wakuu Music
64. Rosa
65. Cartoon 47
66. Susumila
67. Shekina Karen
68. BrandY Maina
69. Oksyde
70. Prince Indah
71. Pryshon
72. Brown Mauzo
73. Mutoriah
74. Katapilla
75. Stevo Simple Boy
76. Vioxii Dede
77. Nick O’Sam
78. HR The Messenger
79. B3
80. Chali Bless
81. Keli Laxxy
82. Bryce One
83. Lil Maina
84. Davaji
85. Iduzeer
86. Timy Dat
87. Njerae
88. CityBoyz
89. Wakianda
90. Geri Soweto
91. Master Kimbo
92. Seroney
93. Odi wa Muranga
94. Madoh
95. Dullah
96. Ongwen
97. Wyre
98. Benzema
99. Klons Melody
100. Wahu

What do you think about this list? Do you have any additions?