Kenyan singer and songwriter Sofiya Nzau has surpassed 850 million streams on Spotify, becoming the first East African artist to reach the milestone as she moves closer to the one-billion mark.
Data tracked by music analytics platform Kworb showed that Nzau had accumulated approximately 850.5 million streams across her catalogue by November 1, 2026, marking another major achievement in her growing international music career.
Her breakthrough hit, Mwaki, a collaboration with Brazilian producer Zerb, remains the biggest contributor to her streaming success. The song had accumulated more than 447 million streams, while its remixes, including the Tiësto VIP Mix, have added millions more.
Other popular releases contributing to her catalogue include Wacuka, her collaboration with German producer AVAION, and Your Love (Antdot Remix), which have also attracted significant international listenership.
Nzau previously made history in April 2026 when she became the first East African artist to surpass 750 million Spotify streams. Her latest milestone represents an increase of more than 100 million streams since then.
The singer’s success has been driven by her distinctive fusion of Kikuyu vocals and electronic dance music, introducing Kenyan language and cultural influences to audiences across international dance music markets.
Her rise has also seen her collaborate with international producers and performers, while her music continues to reach listeners beyond Africa.
In an interview with OkayAfrica published on November 3, Nzau spoke about her evolving career and preparations for her debut album, Nano, which she said would showcase more of her identity as an artist beyond collaborations.
With her streaming numbers continuing to grow, the Kenyan singer is now on the road to the one-billion-stream milestone, further cementing her position as one of East Africa’s most internationally recognised musical acts.
