2022 has been a good year for Gengetone music. Fans have enjoyed release after release of creative lyricism from many artists, some new, others already established in the industry. Gengetone artists Brandy Maina, BURUKLYN BOYZ, Ssaru, Mbuzi Gang, Wakadinali, NDOVU KUU, Maandy, and Joefes have topped the list of Gengetone songs released in 2022.
Gengetone Music: Year in Summary
Ssaru performed at the international Nyege Nyege Festival held in September. Wakadinali have been busy performing at packed shows where fans sing along to their hit gengetone songs Geri Inengi, Umoroto, and Morio Anzenza. BURUKLYN BOYZ feature on Octopizzo’s 2022 album Lamu Nights. Brandy Maina and Maandy collaborated with Kenyan big boys Sauti Sol in the empowering Girls on Top.
Here are the top Gengetone songs of 2022. Click on any song to jump to it.
- Joefes, Cekin, Iphoolish – Hit Me Up
- Matata – WABABA
- NDOVU KUU, Bien – Maggie wa Nyumbani
- BURUKLYN BOYZ, Maya Amolo – Niskize
- Uncojingjong, Maandy, Breeder LW, Lilmaina -WANJAPI 2
- Vdj Jones, Kartelo, LUCCI – Kwa News
- Trio Mio, Scar Mkadinali – Buda
- Wangechi,Scar Mkadinali, Domani Mkadinali, Sewersydaa – Romantic Rivals
- Fathermoh, Khaligraph Jones, Smady, Boutross – Chunli
- Wakadinali – Mc Mca
- Fathermoh, Shekina Karen – Dai Dai
- Mejja – Kanairo Dating
- Lilmaina -KISHASH
- Rekles – So Fine
- Mbuzi Gang, Katapila, Silverstone Barz – Wah Wah
- Maandy, Exray, Trio Mio – BTW
- Maandy, Mejja – Ka Unaweza
- Ssaru – Kamkora
- Breeder LW, Mejja – Gin Ama Whiskey
- Uncojingjong – Dancehalling
- Chris Kaiga, Scar Mkadinali – Ongeza Debe
- Benzema, Kushman, Jimito Baaba – Potential
- Joefes, Ssaru – Ukicheat
- Kushman ft Ssaru & Benzema – Nawacha Pombe Remix
- Octopizzo, BURUKLYN BOYZ – No Signal
10. Matata – WABABA
14. Rekles – So Fine
18. Ssaru – Kamkora
Wakilisha Staff
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