Kenyan Rappers
Top Rappers from Kenya
As the local music scene of Kenyan rappers has been growing and the list and roster of top rappers from Kenya has been expanding Kenya’s entertainment industry is not only one of the leaders of East Africa, but one of the leaders of the entire continent, especially as Africa has many stars and celebrities that have become internationally known for their work across the globe.
As Ricky Oyaro is credited for the introduction of Kenyan hip hop music, the early 1990s is the true beginning for the foundation of rap music in Kenya. Some of the first name brand Kenyan rappers of the 1990s were artists like Hardstone, Poxi Presha, Kalamashaka, K-South, Abbas Kubaff, and a few others.
While the 1990s was the true beginning of the Kenyan hip hop scene, the 2000s was the era that Kenyan rap music was truly established as artists like GidiGidi MajiMaji, E-Sir, Necessary Noize, Longombas, Kleptomaniax, Nonini, Jimwat, Camp Mulla, Juacali, P-Unit, Pilipili, and a handful of others helped solidify the genre as a true movement that became a main attraction for music and entertainment in Kenya.
Even though Kenya is a large East African country with a population of over 50 million, the heart of Kenyan hip hop has always been in the city of Nairobi. One could say that Nairobi is the center for Kenya’s entertainment and nightlife, which over the years has been consisted with numerous clubs for the locals and for tourist. One of the most famous nightclubs was the former Florida 2000, also known as the F2. Florida 2000 was operated from the 1980s into the 2010s and was a go to spot for many Kenyan rappers to showcase their talents. Florida 2000 would play a major role in helping Kenyan rap artists establish themselves in the local hip hop scene.
From top production by producers like Ogopa Deejays, Tedd Josiah, or Clemo to world class studios, as well having one of Africa’s most popular nightlife scenes, Kenyan rappers have everything that is needed to succeed in music and to be relevant in the world of hip hop. To showcase the current roster of talented rappers from Kenya the list below breaks down a list of over 25 top Kenyan hip hop artists.
Top 25 Kenyan Rappers
1. Octopizzo follow on Instagram: @Octopizzo and watch more on Youtube: Octopizzo
2. Khaligraph Jones follow on Instagram: @Khaligraph Jones and watch more on Youtube: Khaligraph Jones
3. Darassa follow on Instagram: @Darassa and watch more on Youtube: Darassa
4. King Kaka follow on Instagram: @King Kaka and watch more on Youtube: King Kaka
5. Ssaru follow on Instagram: @Ssaru and watch more on Youtube: Ssaru
6. Rekles follow on Instagram: @Rekles and watch more on Youtube: Rekles
7. BOONDOCKS GANG follow on Instagram: @BOONDOCKS GANG and watch more on Youtube: BOONDOCKS GANG
8. Trio Mio follow on Instagram: @Trio Mio and watch more on Youtube: Trio Mio
9. Mbogi Genje follow on Instagram: @Mbogi Genje and watch more on Youtube: Mbogi Genje
10. Wakadinali follow on Instagram: @Wakadinali and watch more on Youtube: Wakadinali
11. Boutross follow on Instagram: @Boutross and watch more on Youtube: Boutross
12. Ochungulo Family follow on Instagram: @Ochungulo Family and watch more on Youtube: Ochungulo Family
13. Buruklynboyz follow on Instagram: @Buruklynboyz and watch more on Youtube: Buruklynboyz
14. Chris Kaiga follow on Instagram: @Chris Kaiga and watch more on Youtube: Chris Kaiga
15. Benzema follow on Instagram: @Benzema and watch more on Youtube: Benzema
16. Breeder LW follow on Instagram: @Breeder LW and watch more on Youtube: Breeder LW
17. Kahu$h follow on Instagram: @Kahu$h and watch more on Youtube: Kahu$h
18. Kappy follow on Instagram: @Kappy and watch more on Youtube: Kappy
19. Joefes follow on Instagram: @Joefes and watch more on Youtube: Joefes
20. WAKALI WAO follow on Instagram: @WAKALI WAO and watch more on Youtube: WAKALI WAO
21. Maandy follow on Instagram: @Maandy and watch more on Youtube: Maandy
22. SEWERSYDAA MKADINALI follow on Instagram: @SEWERSYDAA and watch more on Youtube: SEWERSYDAA
23. Barak Jacuzzi follow on Instagram: @Barak Jacuzzi and watch more on Youtube: Barak Jacuzzi
24. Mastar VK follow on Instagram: @Mastar VK and watch more on Youtube: Mastar VK
25. Dyana Cods follow on Instagram: @Dyana Cods and watch more on Youtube: Dyana Cods
Honorable Rappers from Kenya
– SilversTone Barz Instagram: @SilversTone Barz | Youtube: SilversTone Barz
– Steph Kapela Instagram: @Steph Kapela | Youtube: Steph Kapela
– Virusi Mbaya Instagram: @Virusi Mbaya | Youtube: Virusi Mbaya
– Elisha Elai Instagram: @Elisha Elai | Youtube: Elisha Elai
– Groovy Jo Instagram: @Groovy Jo | Youtube: Groovy Jo
– Jovie Jovv Instagram: @Jovie Jovv | Youtube: Jovie Jovv
– Korb$ Instagram: @Korb$ | Youtube: Korb$
– TNT Instagram: @TNT | Youtube: TNT
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*Unofficial Order. The more popular artists that have a combination of the most followers, streams, and views are near the top.
*If any artists are missing from the list email media@kulturevulturez.com