Trending song “Anguka Nayo” has turned into a global sensation following international attention after a post by a team from the USA media house NBC, which posted a video of its members dancing to the hit song. The post, stretched as far as the NBC Universal Family on the former Twitter platform, X, having a good time to the tune, with some Hollywood stars excitedly saying, “Anguka Nayo.”
Viral Sensation
For the past few days, “Anguka Nayo” by Wadagliz Ke has been trending all over the internet. It has 2 million views on YouTube and TikTok combined, becoming Gen Z’s anthem on the streets as they held anti-government protests. The song became the source for so many memes and skits that perfectly capture the essence of what is happening with the Kenyan Youths’ activism.
Cultural Impact
Fast becoming the anthem of Kenyan online activism, this song expresses all youthful frustrations and aspirations. With its ultra-catchy rhythm and powerful lyrics, it has become an anthem during protests, used to express venting and solidarity. Its appearance on NBC is testament to the fact that a lot of people have indeed appealed to this song and truly, African music is going global.