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The 32 most-read artists based in Kenya, by Wikipedia readership in August 2026. Movement compares against July 2026.
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32 artists are ranked in Kenya. The biggest move was Brendan Power, up 5 places.
| # | Artist | Readers | 30d |
|---|---|---|---|
01 | Roger Whittakercontemporary folk, folk | 11,600 | 0 |
02 | Jaidevfilmi | 3,029 | 0 |
03 | Shadhip hop | 1,751 | +1 |
04 | J.S. Ondaraamericana, folk | 1,640 | -1 |
05 | Mikolai Stroinskiclassical | 1,097 | +4 |
06 | KayCyyhip hop, trap | 966 | 0 |
07 | Bienafrobeats | 960 | -2 |
08 | Sofiya Nzauamapiano, afro house | 652 | -1 |
09 | Don Snowrock | 589 | -1 |
10 | Khaligraph Jonesafrobeats, hip hop | 557 | 0 |
11 | Stella Mwangidance, afrobeat | 478 | 0 |
12 | E-Sirhip hop | 380 | +1 |
13 | Otile Brownr&b | 341 | -1 |
14 | KMRUambient | 331 | 0 |
15 | Queen Janebenga | 254 | +2 |
16 | Camp Mullaalternative hip hop | 238 | 0 |
17 | Daudi Kabakabenga | 204 | -2 |
18 | Fadhili Williamrock and roll | 193 | 0 |
19 | Brendan Powerblues, irish folk | 172 | +5 |
20 | Necessary Noizehip hop | 151 | +3 |
21 | Mighty King Kongreggae | 144 | -2 |
22 | Just a Bandhouse | 140 | 0 |
23 | Elsy Wameyohip hop, singer-songwriter | 112 | -2 |
24 | Aaron Rimbuijazz | 105 | +5 |
25 | Nuela Charlespop, r&b | 95 | +1 |
26 | Breeder LWhip hop | 94 | +2 |
27 | Muthoni Drummer Queenblues, dancehall | 91 | -2 |
28 | George Ramogibenga | 81 | -1 |
29 | Beth Mburu-Bowiebaroque pop | 71 | -9 |
30 | Owuor Arungajazz | 46 | 0 |
31 | Waweshhip hop | 39 | 0 |
32 | Lixel Rolsafrobeat | 14 | 0 |
How this is ranked. Artists are matched from the MusicBrainz database by genre and by the area they are based in. An artist appears in a genre when at least 15% of their genre votes are for it. Position is set by readership of their English Wikipedia article in August 2026; movement compares that against July 2026. Readership measures public attention, not streams or sales.