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Mugithi Playlist

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Mugithi — Mugithi music is a form of music that originated from the Kikuyu people of Kenya but is also enjoyed by other ethnic groups within the country, as well as by non-Kenyans in regions with a large Kenyan diaspora, such as the United Kingdom.

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  1. Susi Koki — Makibi James
  2. Nyina Wa Mami — Sam Kinuthia
  3. Ritwa Riaku — Eric Wainaina
  4. Ndakuhe Adress — George Wanjaro
  5. Ndiri Ndanogio Niwe — Mbiri Young Stars
  6. Chumbucha Ndari — Joseph Kamaru
  7. Kirathimo — Grace Mwai
  8. KIHEO (SALIM JUNIOR REMIX) — Sammy Muraya Music
  9. Mwega Niuriku — Salim Junior
  10. Riua Nitwotete — Makibi James
  11. Mwendwa Lucy — WAGATHUMA
  12. Njata Yakwa — John De'Mathew
  13. Maheni — Ayrosh
  14. Wendo Umaga Kuraya — John De'Mathew
  15. Mwomboko — Kamoko
  16. Situka — Francis Rugwiti
  17. I Love You — Daniel Kamau
  18. Mbeca — Karanja David
  19. Kirathimo Giakwa — Sammy Irungu
  20. Kindu Wa Nii — Dennis Mutara
  21. Udahi — Betty Bayo
  22. Nimekurinduruo — Dennis Mutara
  23. Waithira Uria Muthaka — Ruwengo Brothers
  24. Reke Tumanwo — Peter Kigia
  25. Irathimo Ciakwa — Ben Githae
  26. Ndiri Kinanda — Karanja David
  27. Ngwendeire Guita — The Lulus Band
  28. Thoni Na Caki — New Gatanga Sound
  29. Ikumbi Ria Ngai — Dennis Mutara
  30. Tuirio Twega — Jose Gatutura
  31. Jemedari — Betty Bayo
  32. Muheani — Phylliss Mbuthia
  33. Mukurara Nake — Joseph Kamaru
  34. Siyabonga — Betty Bayo
  35. Agiginyani — Shiru Wa GP
  36. Ndari Thina Wa Matu — Dennis Mutara
  37. Uthoni Wa Ndagwa — Ruwengo Brothers
  38. Tigwo Waithira — Ruwengo Brothers
  39. 11th Hour — Betty Bayo
  40. SWEET BESTO — Sammy Muraya Music
  41. Ndireciritie Ngute — John De'Mathew
  42. Gicambanio Ni Giaki — WAGATHUMA
  43. Nchi ya Kitu Kidogo — Eric Wainaina
  44. Daima — Eric Wainaina
  45. Maya Ni Mabataro — Ben Githae
  46. Ngukinyukia Okahora — Kayamba Africa
  47. Ikihanda Munyugi — Joseph Kamaru
  48. Maithori — Sammy Irungu
  49. Wairuri — Sam Kinuthia
  50. Ndukanjethe — Sammy Irungu
  51. Thayu Wa Mucii — John De'Mathew
  52. Mary Toto — Ruwengo Brothers
  53. Njira Nyinuke — Joseph Kamaru
  54. Ngurumo Ya Sababa — Salim Junior
  55. Arata — Salim Junior
  56. Ngendo — Daniel Kamau
  57. Muiritu Wa Gikomba — Sam Kinuthia
  58. Nyangweso — WAGATHUMA
  59. Malaika — Daniel Kamau
  60. Muti Uyu Mukuona — Salim Junior
  61. Mwathani wa Muoyo — Sammy Irungu
  62. Njeri Gaitu — Peter Kigia
  63. Wigirie Maithori — Daniel Kamau
  64. Kutoelewa Ni Kubaya — Peter Kigia
  65. Tiga Kwihingica — George Wanjaro
  66. Marua Ma Jackline — George Wanjaro
  67. Gacheri — Peter Kigia
  68. Sweet Elizabeth — Kayamba Africa
  69. Kahora — WAGATHUMA
  70. Niwe Nyendete — Karanja David
  71. Muiritu Wa Narok — Sam Kinuthia
  72. Nginyukagia — Kayamba Africa
  73. KIA MENENGAI — Sammy Muraya Music
  74. Korwo Ni Dainah — George Wanjaro
  75. Salomé — Chayanne
  76. Monie — Kanda Bongo Man
  77. Jambo Bwana — Safari Sound Band
  78. Sina Makosa — Les Wanyika
  79. Kungu Muhiki — CHEGE JM
  80. Matatu Cia Gwitu — Wangari Kabera
  81. Arume Ni Njegeni — Queen Jane
  82. Ngai Kihoti — Charles King'ori
  83. Kiuru — Korpiklaani
  84. MAISHA NO MAYA — Kuruga Wa Wanjiku
  85. Mwene Nyaga — Kwame Rígíi
  86. Ndari — Yama Sega
  87. Malaika — Fadhili William
  88. Ti Itheru Twi Murata — Njoroge Ngari
  89. Ni Ngwenda Ngai Umenyage — Njoroge Ngari
  90. Jesu Njikaria Muti Ini — Njoroge Ngari
  91. Joyce Waithera — Sammy Muraya
  92. Amazing Grace(in Kikuyu) — Njoroge Ngari
  93. Mburi Ya Rwanio — John De' Mathew
  94. Mwaniki — MURINGI
  95. Jemith Kaigu — Sammy Muraya
  96. Ndatonya Nairobi — Sammy Muraya
  97. I Miss You — Sammy Muraya
  98. Tiga Kundega — Gatanga Boys Band
  99. Ndukareke Njunuo Ni Ini — Franco Wasubu
  100. Materetha — Jane Muthoni

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