Sofiya Nzau makes history as 1st EA artist to hit 750 million Spotify streams

Kenyan singer Sofiya Nzau has made history after surpassing 750 million total streams on Spotify, becoming the first East African artist to reach the milestone.

The achievement marks a major moment for the region’s music industry, highlighting the growing global reach of East African sound.

“Mwaki” leads the charge

Nzau’s breakout hit Mwaki stands as her most successful track, amassing over 396 million streams. When combined with its various remixes, the song has surpassed an impressive 520 million streams, cementing its status as a global hit.

Catalogue drives milestone

Beyond Mwaki, several of her other tracks have contributed significantly to the record-breaking figure.

Her song Wacuka has garnered over 122 million streams, while Your Love (Anddot Remix) has crossed 66 million streams.

Additional tracks such as Digane (over 4.7 million streams), Kumbaya (over 8.3 million), and Away (over 6.9 million) have also contributed to her growing global footprint.

A landmark for East African music

Nzau’s milestone underscores the increasing international visibility of East African artists, as streaming platforms continue to open new audiences beyond the region.

Her success places her among the continent’s rising global stars, with fans and industry watchers now keen to see what she achieves next.