Nviiri The Storyteller

Data updated on 2025-06-17 18:37:52 UTC

Nviiri The Storyteller, hailed as King from the East, emerges as a newly independent artist, solidifying his reign as Kenya's most streamed artist in 2021. Fueled by his debut album "INSIDE OUT" unveiled in 2023, Nviiri's musical odyssey takes center stage, captivating audiences with his mesmerizing fusion of Afro-pop, R&B, and soul, enriched by his seamless blend of Swahili and English. Inspired by the vibrant streets of Nairobi's Eastlands, his music serves as a beacon, shaping and defining the contemporary East African sound on a global scale. With a soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics, Nviiri weaves tales that resonate deeply, forging an unbreakable bond with fans worldwide.

Genres

: gengetone bongo flava afro soul afropop rumba congolaise afro r&b

Total plays

31.9 million

Updated on 2025-06-17

Date	Total plays
2025-06-17	31,851,080
2025-06-09	31,632,029
2025-06-01	31,363,428
2025-05-24	31,173,458
2025-05-15	30,934,783
2025-04-30	30,531,535
2025-04-20	30,244,985
2025-04-11	30,022,440
2025-04-04	29,833,797
2025-03-26	29,603,550
2025-03-18	29,417,109
2025-03-08	29,156,638
2025-02-28	28,947,394
2025-02-18	28,699,428
2025-02-10	28,505,091
2025-01-30	28,206,381
2025-01-22	28,009,091
2025-01-13	27,797,266
2025-01-04	27,586,002
2024-12-27	27,398,723
2024-12-18	27,128,667
2024-12-10	26,898,858
2024-08-13	24,004,652
2024-06-07	22,505,026
2024-05-25	22,229,110
2024-05-08	21,853,950
2024-04-22	21,509,272
2024-04-07	21,174,512
2024-03-24	20,877,616
2024-03-08	23,244,553
2024-02-22	22,883,237
2024-02-05	22,464,733
2023-10-31	18,334,901
2023-10-12	17,895,441
2023-09-26	17,533,265
2023-09-12	16,929,812
2023-08-28	16,590,446
2023-08-24	14,958,487

Social media links

Monthly listeners

177,716

Followers

234,877

Top Cities

Nairobi

115,216 listeners
Lagos

2,353 listeners
Dar es Salaam

5,373 listeners
Kampala

2,388 listeners
Kigali

1,599 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track	Plays	Duration	Release date
Niko Sawa (feat. Bien)	4,273,861	3:41	2021-02-26
Pombe Sigara	2,705,069	3:36	2019-06-25
Rhumba Japani	2,491,144	3:52	2020-06-05
Extravaganza	2,460,370	4:03	2019-05-27
Kitenge	1,907,150	3:19	2021-03-05
Nikita	1,716,294	2:43	2021-11-12
Birthday Song (feat. Khaligraph Jones)	1,266,547	4:20	2021-02-05
Nikilewa	1,183,858	3:32	2023-05-12
Baridi (feat. Sanaipei Tande)	1,114,237	3:19	2021-03-05
Overdose	1,077,635	3:11	2019-09-02
Tulia Nikupange	1,056,467	3:01	2021-10-08
Decide	850,336	3:00	2022-05-27
Pombe Na Kizungu Mingi	787,355	3:22	2021-10-08
Mae Wendi	782,509	3:43	2021-03-05
What I See	591,792	2:54	2021-02-12
Sorry	545,607	3:52	2022-02-18
BAR (feat. Femi One)	461,014	2:51	2020-11-13
Matatu	438,625	3:29	2021-10-08
Kesi Baadae	432,130	3:57	2020-03-13
Blessings	430,272	3:14	2023-06-09
Summer Bunny	404,181	3:01	2021-11-26
Inside Out	345,006	3:16	2023-05-26
Nimetii	317,894	2:55	2021-03-16
FORE	287,257	3:41	2019-12-06
Whine	277,810	2:59	2022-04-01
Bembeleza	271,054	3:35	2021-03-05
Badilika	268,776	3:28	2023-06-09
Honest (feat. Nviiri The Storyteller)	245,726	4:31	2022-09-08
Wide Awake	228,310	3:23	2023-06-09
Tano Tena	218,722	3:33	2023-04-21
GOOD GIRL (feat. Nviiri The Storyteller)	207,308	3:57	2022-06-24
Jealousy (feat. Darassa)	203,741	3:48	2022-03-25
Falling (feat. Kidi)	169,675	3:29	2021-09-03
I Deny	161,766	2:52	2022-03-18
Unaware	142,508	3:16	2021-10-08
Angel & Demon	135,887	2:54	2024-02-02
Body	101,349	3:22	2023-06-09
Naisha	97,853	3:01	2023-06-09
Range rover (feat. Nviiri The Storyteller)	94,578	3:27	2021-08-27
Fall (feat. Nviiri The Storyteller, Quamina MP)	90,111	2:48	2021-11-05
Party	82,820	3:28	2022-12-12
Dancing Shoes	79,163	2:39	2023-06-09
Personal	74,458	2:34	2024-11-01
Message (Outro)	71,169	3:05	2023-06-09
Abeg	66,599	3:29	2022-08-25
Hujawahi Nipenda	65,844	2:30	2025-03-07
Let’s Do It (Tukoleele)	65,245	3:51	2022-09-09
Mama (Intro)	64,718	1:15	2023-06-09
Bwana Sherehe	60,314	3:47	2023-06-09
Shadow	53,594	2:54	2023-06-09
Pombe Isiwe Tamu	44,598	3:08	2023-06-09
Run Hii Tao	42,947	2:59	2024-08-07
Leta Pombe	42,651	3:51	2023-06-09
You	36,154	3:10	2023-06-09
Naisha - Live	34,396	3:15	2024-03-01
Heart Break and Christmas	31,588	4:28	2021-12-20
Enjoyment (feat. Savara)	24,070	2:49	2021-12-20
Mwana Wa Mubi	22,776	2:46	2025-05-16
My Heart	16,248	6:56	2022-12-09
Pressure	11,211	3:06	2022-06-06
Kiboko (feat. Nviiri The Storyteller)	5,658	2:58	2022-02-25
Chizisha	4,596	4:16	2024-12-06
Belly	3,725	2:51	2021-05-28
Fire, Pt. 2	2,437	3:11	2025-01-14
Sheshe	2,317	3:40	2024-10-16