Sofiya Nzau will carve her name in the global music legacy as the first Kenyan artist ever to perform at Tomorrowland — the world’s most iconic electronic dance music festival, held in Boom, Belgium.
In a sea of over 400,000 fans, surrounded by legendary stages and global icons, one voice will rise, strong and proud, singing not just notes — but heritage. It’s a moment that transcends performance — this is history unfolding.
From Kikuyu to the World: The Rise of ‘Mwaki’
Her breakout hit ‘Mwaki’, a soul-stirring collaboration with Brazil’s Zerb, wasn’t just music — it was a cultural phenomenon.
Sung in Kikuyu, it topped Spotify’s Global Viral Chart, hit No. 4 on Beatport, and sparked a wildfire of remixes and viral moments.
Today, the song has surpassed 315 million Spotify streams, and it continues to unite hearts across continents.
Breaking Records, Rewriting Narratives
In May 2024, Sofiya became the first East African artist to cross 10 million monthly listeners on Spotify, eclipsing even continental giants.
With over 561 million total plays, she proved that African stories — in our languages, with our soul — belong on global stages.
A Seat Among the Giants: Sofiya Nzau Collabos with Steve Aoki
Her recent collaboration, ‘We No We’ with Grammy-nominated DJ Steve Aoki, cemented her position in the global EDM scene.
The fusion of Afro-house rhythms and futuristic beats isn’t just a song — it’s a declaration: African women can lead the sound of tomorrow.
Tomorrowland & Beyond
As she shares the stage with Aoki and other icons at Tomorrowland, Sofiya is also on her first European tour, thrilling packed venues in Amsterdam, Berlin, Paris, and London.
Her electric performances, rooted in tradition and driven by innovation, remind the world that African excellence is not emerging — it’s arrived.
More Than a Milestone — A Movement
Sofiya’s Tomorrowland debut is more than an individual achievement — it’s a powerful moment for Kenya, East Africa, and every young artist who dares to dream beyond borders.
She’s not just making history, she’s making space for generations to come!
