Kenyan singer Sofiya Nzau has achieved another major milestone after surpassing 850 million streams on Spotify.
The remarkable achievement highlights her growing influence in the international music industry. Moreover, it reinforces Kenya’s position on the global electronic and Afro-house music scene.
Nzau’s streaming success largely comes from her international hit, Mwaki, featuring Brazilian DJ Zerb. The song has attracted millions of listeners across different continents. Consequently, the singer is now closing in on the historic one billion Spotify streams milestone.
Sofiya Nzau’s Spotify Numbers Continue Growing
Nzau’s international popularity continues to expand beyond East Africa. She reportedly boasts approximately 5.6 million monthly Spotify listeners. This figure places her among Kenya’s most successful female musical exports.
Meanwhile, Mwaki has accumulated more than 585 million streams across its original and remix versions. The song’s popularity has extended across Latin America and Europe. Its leading streaming cities reportedly include Mexico City, São Paulo, London, Frankfurt and Berlin.
Furthermore, industry estimates place the song’s potential streaming royalties between KSh 225 million and KSh 380 million.
However, these figures represent estimates rather than confirmed payments to the singer. Streaming revenue depends on several factors, including rights ownership, distribution agreements and royalty arrangements.
Mwaki Takes Kenyan Music to the World
The success of Mwaki has introduced Nzau’s distinctive sound to international audiences. Her collaboration with Zerb helped the song reach listeners beyond traditional African music markets.
Additionally, its popularity has strengthened her reputation as an internationally recognised Kenyan artist. In 2025, Nzau also made history by becoming the first Kenyan artist to perform at Tomorrowland. The achievement further demonstrated her growing presence in international electronic music.
Sofiya Nzau Announces International Mwaki Tour
Meanwhile, Nzau is preparing to take her music closer to international fans. Her announced Mwaki Tour will feature performances across the Asia-Pacific region.
The scheduled destinations include Thailand in November 2026. She will then perform in Australia in December 2026. Additionally, New Zealand features on her January 2027 schedule.
The upcoming performances will provide another opportunity to expand her international audience. As her streaming numbers continue climbing, Nzau is approaching another historic achievement. Surpassing one billion Spotify streams would mark an extraordinary moment for her career and Kenyan music.
