Kenyan rapper Octopizzo’s album title song Kich Ka’ Liech was ranked among the top East African songs in Spotify’s 2024 global impact links.
His eighth album ‘Kich Ka’ Liech turned out to be one of the most talked-about releases of 2024. The album pays tribute to his late father nicknamed ‘Kich Ka Liech’, where he talks about his resilience in carving out a life for himself in Nairobi.
Spotify terms the Kibera rap king’s journey as a testament to the rewards of staying true to one’s roots.
Octopizzo honors his father through album
The song is the second to be featured on the Global Impact list after his track ‘Lier and his collabo with Kenyan Musician Akoth Jumadi ‘Wika Moko’,
According to Spotify, Octopizzo’s music entails rap that is done in sheng goes a long way in selling Kenyan street culture to the world.
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The tunes, which have gained worldwide recognition have made Octopizzo the second artist to have four songs featured on Spotify’s Global Impact list after Bien Aime.
The list also recognized the power of collaboration in taking Kenyan music to a different level.
“Beyond genres, the Global Impact List highlights another key trend: the power of collaboration. Collaboration is not just a trend—it is the heartbeat of Kenya’s thriving music industry,” stated Spotify.
Kenyans commended for collaboration
The music company revealed that the top 10 songs on the list were collaborations.
“A deep dive into the list reveals a striking fact: every song in the top ten is a collaboration. From Bien and Bensoul’s ‘Extra Pressure’ to the viral hit ‘Anguka Nayo’by Wadagliz, teamwork is driving Kenya’s global sound,” stated the music platform.
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Spotify’s Global Impact List showcases how East African sounds are breaking borders. Octopizzo’s feat demonstrates a notable rise in streams of Kenya’s diverse and captivating sounds beyond its borders and celebrates the artists who have taken East African sounds to new markets.
Octopizzo, whose real name is Henry Ohanga, came into the limelight in 2007 after releasing his famous track ‘Namba Nane’. Beyond music, he is a philanthropist committed to community impact through his foundation, the Octopizzo Foundation.
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