Arbantone artiste Gody Tennor arrives in Australia for his much-anticipated tour
By Ascah Mwango, November 19, 2025Kenyan music sensation Gody Tennor has landed in Australia, marking the much-anticipated start of his Arbantone tour.
In an Instagram story shared late on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, he greeted fans as he updated them on the tour dates.
“Wagwan, my people, it’s your boy Gody Tennor, we are inside, touchdown! Watu wakuwe rada, this Friday it’s gonna be lit,” he said.
A past Instagram post confirmed that the Australia run is officially back on the calendar.
“Good news, mates!! Our Australia Tour is officially back on the calendar. New dates, same epic energy.… Can’t wait For The touchdown 🇦🇺,” Gody Tennor wrote at the time.
The tour will bring the sound of Nairobi to major Australian cities, including Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, and Adelaide. Tennor promises fans a vibrant showcase of Arbantone, the high-energy Kenyan genre he has helped popularise.
Rise of Gody Tennor
Born Godfrey Masambu, he has risen to prominence as one of the leading figures of Arbantone, a style that fuses Gengetone, classic Jamaican riddims, and Nairobi street swagger.
He first gained attention with his breakthrough single “TikToker,” which went viral on TikTok and crossed 10 million views on YouTube.
Other notable hits include “Mukuchu” and “Nimekumark,” the latter featuring socialite Huddah Monroe in its video.
Tennor began his musical journey during his school days, recording a gospel song while in Form One. Despite his gospel roots, he has deliberately avoided romantic themes in his music. Coming from a deeply religious family, his parents are senior church pastors. Tennor credits their support and prayers for his success.
While Arbantone has faced criticism for heavy sampling, Tennor says he has largely moved toward original sounds, emphasising that the genre is a reflection of Kenyan youth culture. Arbantone is characterised by Sheng-heavy lyrics, nostalgic beats, and high-energy dance rhythms.
Tennor is often cited among the top artists in the genre, alongside names like Tipsy Gee, YBW Smith, Sean MMG, and Lil Maina.