Bahati on why Bongo and Naija music is dominating Kenyan music charts

Piece by: ASHLEY OTIENO

24 July 2023

• Bahati put out a long post detailing why Tanzanian Musicians are doing better than Kenyan Musicians even on streaming sites owned by Kenyan platforms.

Musician Bahati took to social media to rant and share his recent discovery that Tanzanian Music doing better than Kenyan Music even on Kenyan-owned streaming platforms.

This was a result of the list Boomplay had put out of the top ten best songs in Kenya and also on checking out other streaming sites, they were leading.

In his long caption, he called out on all Kenyan Musicians to listen to him and take all that he was saying out of love.

"...But I thought I should share My Thoughts & Opinion and it's out of nothing but Love ❤️ Wasanii Wenzangu Wa Kenya 🇰🇪 We might try to ignore this but Tumeacha Jirani analala Hadi Na Bibi Zetu... From YouTube, Boomplay, itunes to Our Radio & TVs... Number #1 to #10...."

The young man said that he has nothing against the Tanzanian and Nigerian artists but he says it's the unity they have of holding each other and pulling each other up that helps them.

"...NO SOLO KENYAN ARTIST CAN TAKE OUR SOUND GLOBAL ON THEIR OWN THAT'S A FACT we need to Work Together as a team or else we will keep Curtain Raising for our Neighbours... "

The father of 4 went on to add that Kenya produces some of the best entertainers, musicians, and even athletes, but for them to stay afloat they have to work together.

"...IF WE COME TOGETHER OUR FANS WILL COME TOGETHER AND SUPPORT US🙏Sina Ubaya, Sitafuti Kiki wala Chochote... "

People took to the comments section to give their thoughts on his view some stating they agree with him others also giving reasons why Kenyan Music is doing badly.

Here are some of the comments left on the post:

terencecreative Kweli kabisa,,,..content creators mumeskia pia.

ericomondi AMKEEEENIII...WAMEANZA KUAMKA😂😂😂😂 Bro sijalala😂😂 But am happy umeona. I hope Wasanii wamekuskia. Let's take back our rightful position as LEADERS of the Region. Baraka.

sirnewson Watched a whole playlist of afro music today and a majority of them were pure collabos...totally agree with that💯👌 teamwork works👌😅