YouTube stats: Prince Indah was the most popular Kenyan artist
Prince Indah has emerged as the most watched Kenyan artist on YouTube over the past year, recording an impressive 117 million views.
Prince Indah tops the charts
The singer led the rankings ahead of several major names in Kenya’s music industry, underlining his growing digital influence and strong fan base both locally and internationally.
Coming in second is Toxic Lyrikali with 96.1 million views, while Bien-Aime Baraza secured the third spot after attracting 87.4 million views on the platform.
Strong performances across genres
Iyanii ranked fourth with 65.7 million views, closely followed by Willy Paul, who amassed 64.3 million views.
Meanwhile, Otile Brown also made the list, recording 57.9 million views over the same period.
Digital dominance in Kenyan music
The rankings highlight the increasing importance of digital platforms in shaping Kenya’s music industry, with YouTube continuing to serve as a major avenue for audience growth, music discovery and revenue generation.
The figures also reflect the diversity of Kenyan music consumption, with artists from different genres attracting millions of viewers through music videos, live performances and collaborations.
