Element, Bien and Joshua Baraka’s ‘AYAYAAH’ trends in top 10 after 1M view surge
By Ascah Mwango, April 28, 2026A cross-border musical alliance is currently tearing up the East African charts, as the infectious new single ‘AYAYAAH’ officially crossed the one-million-view milestone on YouTube within just 96 hours of its debut.
The track, a heavyweight collaboration between Rwandan producer and artiste Element Eleéeh, Kenya’s Bien, and Uganda’s Joshua Baraka, has rapidly ascended the trending charts, currently sitting comfortably at Number 4 in Kenya and climbing steadily across the region.
The song, released on April 22, 2026, has been described by fans as the definitive “East African Anthem” of the year, blending Rwandan melodies with Kenyan flair and Ugandan soul.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, April 27, 2026, to celebrate the rapid surge in streams, Element Eleéeh expressed his shock at how quickly the track had resonated with audiences.
“1M in 4 days… your love got us here ❤️💯,” he told his followers, crediting the “power trio” of voices for the song’s explosive success.
The achievement is particularly notable for a lyric video, which has outpaced official music videos from several established international acts. Industry experts suggest the song’s success lies in its “Afro-fusion” appeal, designed specifically to unite the distinct sounds of the East African community.
The ‘AYAYAAH’ surge has shaken up the YouTube music trends in Kenya, where it is currently competing for the top spot alongside Mejja’s ‘Siaka’ and the Bien x Ali Kiba hit ‘Finale’.
For Bien, the track adds another win to his prolific 2026 streak, while for Joshua Baraka, it cements his status as Uganda’s most sought-after breakout export.
Element, widely regarded as Rwanda’s most successful modern producer, has used the project to prove that Kigali is a rising hub for continental hits.
The comments sections across social media have been flooded with fans from across the “EAC” (East African Community) praising the unity displayed in the track.
With the song already trending as high as Number 10 in multiple countries shortly after its launch, the million-view mark is seen as just the beginning.