Toxic Lyrikali’s ‘Chinje’ becomes Kenya’s most-watched rap song with 20M views
By Katemarthason Okudo, September 16, 2026Kenyan rapper Toxic Lyrikali is celebrating a major milestone after making history as his hit song “Chinje” reached 20 million views on YouTube, becoming the most-watched Kenyan rap song in history.
The rapper announced the achievement on Instagram on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, thanking everyone who contributed to the song and those who believed in his music from the beginning.
“First 20M🔥🔥. Shukran kwa kila msee tulipiga biz kumake hii kitu possible na pia maboy waliaminia craft tangu day one. MBOKADOBA,” he wrote.
The milestone marks another major moment in the rapper’s growing career, with “Chinje” becoming one of the songs that helped push his name further into Kenya’s hip-hop conversation.
Songs that built his profile
Aside from “Chinje”, Toxic Lyrikali has released several songs that gained attention online. His catalogue includes “Thugnificent”, “Sick”, “Hood”, “Long Story” and “Backbencher”, among others.
“Long Story” was released in 2025, while “Backbencher” became another widely circulated song in his catalogue. His YouTube channel also lists official videos for songs including “Thugnificent”, “Chinje” and “Backbencher”.
“Chinje” was released in November 2024 and is credited to his Mboka Doba imprint.
Toxic Lyrikali’s collaborations
The rapper has also been building his catalogue through collaborations with other Kenyan and regional artists.
One of his notable collaborations is “Mfisadi”, which features singer Dyana Cods. The song was released towards the end of 2025, with the official video following in December.
He has also worked with Countree Hype on songs including “Backbencher” and “Stone”.
Another collaboration that has recently been added to his catalogue is “Hongo Ya Karao Vol. II”, featuring Toxic Lyrikali, Mauru Gwash and Kapitani. The official video was released in August 2026. Toxic has also featured on the “Packe Remix” alongside Mauru Gwash and Thirtyfourbrick.
His latest music
Toxic has remained active throughout 2026, releasing music instead of relying solely on the success of “Chinje”.
His recent releases include “Lowkey”, “Dumpsite”, “Bad Everyday”, “Jaa Jaa” and “Hate”. His collaboration with Countree Hype, “Stone”, was released in June, while “Hate” received an official video in May.
His streaming catalogue also lists “Hongo Ya Karao Vol. 2” among his 2026 releases.
The steady release of new material has allowed Toxic to keep his name in the conversation while expanding beyond the song that first introduced many listeners to his music.
From ‘Chinje’ to 20 million views
For Toxic, the “Chinje” milestone represents more than a number on YouTube.
The song has become part of a catalogue that includes several viral releases and collaborations, showing the rapper’s progression from an emerging Nairobi act to one of the names attracting attention in Kenya’s current hip-hop scene.
As he celebrated the 20-million mark, Toxic took time to acknowledge the people behind the song and the fans who supported his craft from the beginning.
For an artist who has continued releasing new music while building on the success of his earlier hits, “Chinje” has become a defining chapter in his rise.