This archive report was first published on 16 July 2019.
Kenyan dance hall music has long been a staple of the country's music scene, but its popularity has been in decline in recent years. According to various sources, the genre is often overlooked by fans and critics alike.
One of the most well-known dance hall artists in Kenya is Redsan, who has been a prominent figure in the genre for many years. However, even with his efforts to keep the music alive, the scene is still struggling to gain traction.
Take, for example, Redsan's latest single 'Rio', which was released earlier this year. Despite being a well-crafted song with a catchy beat, it has received little airplay and attention from fans. The song's views on YouTube are a mere 150,000 after two months, a paltry number compared to other popular Kenyan artists.
Redsan's struggles are not unique to him, however. Other dance hall artists, such as Wyre and Nazizi, have also seen a decline in their popularity in recent years. The reasons for this are unclear, but it's possible that fans are simply not interested in the genre anymore.
However, there are still those who believe that dance hall music has a place in Kenyan culture. As one music enthusiast noted, 'if Masauti can incorporate 'wamlambez
