10 Gengetone musicians toping Kenyan charts in 2020

Ssaru. Photo: Courtesy.

Gengetone is generally associated with male musicians but SSaru broke the stereotype. At the tender age of 17, she immersed herself in the Gengetone industry and took over the crown. Her freestyle, Nyama, which was raw in all aspects, gave her a stepping stone. To note is the singer’s flawless rap skill which makes every word from her mouth music to the ear. She is the undisputed queen of Gengetone. She is currently riding high with Swagger, which premiered two weeks ago.

Ethic Entertainment. Photo: Courtesy.

May 2018, Ethic uploaded their hood-made Lamba Lolo on YouTube and both changed - perhaps even, rescued Kenyan music. They set the precedence and the landscape has not been the same again. They gave birth to the Gengetone sound, literally.