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Suzanna Owiyo

Data updated on 2025-06-04 21:20:23 UTC
Suzanna Owiyo is a powerhouse Kenyan musician, composer humanitarian whose soulful blend of traditional Luo sounds and modern rhythms has earned her global acclaim. Hailing from Kasaye village near Kisumu, her journey to world stages is a testament to the power of passion and purpose.
Her breakout came with the hit album Kisumu 100, catapulting her to fame and earning her major awards like the Kisima Music Award and a Kora nomination.

Over the years, she’s graced iconic events—from performing at the Nobel Peace Prize Concert in Oslo to serenading President Barack Obama in Nairobi.
But Suzanna is more than just a voice—she’s a movement. As a UNEP Goodwill Ambassador and 46664 Campaign Advocate, she champions causes from women’s empowerment to climate action. Whether performing in Paris or promoting girls’ education in Kenya, Suzanna Owiyo continues to use her music as a tool for transformation, proving that sound can shape society.

Genres

: traditional music afro soul rumba congolaise

Total plays

789,772
Updated on 2025-06-04

Monthly listeners

6,750

Followers

3,326

Top Cities

  1. Kenya
    Nairobi
    3,081 listeners
  2. South Africa
    Johannesburg
    45 listeners
  3. Guinea
    Conakry
    329 listeners
  4. Mali
    Bamako
    150 listeners
  5. Nigeria
    Abuja
    52 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
Okinyal Elewa
Okinyal Elewa
397,789 3:09 2022-12-16
Kisumu 100
Kisumu 100
82,359 6:31 2021-09-14
Kisumu 100 (Benga Mix) - Remix
Kisumu 100 (Benga Mix) - Remix
49,308 6:32 2021-09-14
Kisumu 100
Kisumu 100
36,751 6:31 2016-06-01
Sandore
Sandore
28,146 5:29 2021-09-14
Wangari - Remix
Wangari - Remix
27,545 3:19 2021-12-10
Suna Ka Ngeya
Suna Ka Ngeya
26,700 4:12 2021-09-14
Wachna
Wachna
13,769 4:43 2021-09-14
Gonya
Gonya
12,478 3:44 2010-09-13
Osiapna
Osiapna
11,299 5:30 2010-09-13
Minwa Mary (My Mum Mary)
Minwa Mary (My Mum Mary)
10,581 4:16 2021-09-14
Nga'to Gi Mare
Nga'to Gi Mare
9,807 5:23 2010-09-13
Pole Pole
Pole Pole
9,690 4:05 2021-09-14
Usife Moyo
Usife Moyo
8,932 4:43 2010-09-13
Mama Africa
Mama Africa
7,954 4:30 2021-09-14
Anyanga
Anyanga
7,906 5:09 2010-09-13
Abiro
Abiro
7,348 4:30 2010-09-13
Ngoma
Ngoma
4,954 5:10 2021-09-14
Masela
Masela
4,560 5:44 2021-09-14
Giri Giri
Giri Giri
4,273 2:50 2025-05-22
Dhano Le
Dhano Le
4,064 5:13 2010-09-13
Idhewakamande
Idhewakamande
3,630 5:51 2010-09-13
Lek Ne Wounda
Lek Ne Wounda
2,948 4:43 2021-09-14
Jamer
Jamer
2,869 5:53 2010-09-13
Uyie
Uyie
2,578 5:23 2010-09-13
Maria Matakatifu
Maria Matakatifu
2,537 4:55 2010-09-13
Tumekata
Tumekata
2,512 5:25 2010-09-13
Uyie
Uyie
2,410 4:20 2021-09-14
Tich En Tich
Tich En Tich
2,200 4:42 2010-01-06
Grab A Woman
Grab A Woman
1,875 3:51 2022-11-25

New releases

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Mama Africa
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2021-09-14
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My Roots
My Roots
2010-09-13
[Kirkelig Kulturverksted]