The 100 Best Songs of 2022

The vibrant, joyous sounds that Kenyans are known for were right at home within the sonic zeitgeist of 2022, with the country’s veteran stars and next-gen artists leading the way with innovative, dynamic releases. Highlights include Bien’s “Inauma” and his collab with Aaron Rimbui, “Mbwe Mbwe”; Jay Melody’s “Nakupenda”; Khaligraph Jones’ “Mbona?”, along with a healthy uptake of cross-continental and global hits from Burna Boy, Future, Nicki Minaj, Lizzo and more. Hear something you might have missed? Add it to your library.