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Moya David, Azziad Nasenya and 6 other Kenyans who have over 3M followers on TikTok

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Moya David, Azziad Nasenya and 6 other Kenyans who have over 3M followers on TikTok

Kenya has become one of the most vibrant TikTok communities in Africa, with several homegrown creators rising to continental and even global fame through their creativity, consistency and unique storytelling styles.

From dancers to comedians, actors, interviewers and lifestyle creators, these Kenyan artistes continue to dominate timelines with content that resonates not just locally, but across borders.

Below is a detailed look at the Kenyans who have surpassed the impressive milestone of three million followers on TikTok, arranged from the highest to the lowest.

1. Funny Team — 6.2 million followers

Funny Team, a popular content-creating duo based in Mombasa, has grown into one of the most recognisable Kenyan acts on TikTok. The group is mainly made up of two standout personalities, one plump entertainer and another with a shorter stature, whose perfect comedic chemistry has attracted massive attention on the platform.

Their skits often revolve around exaggerated everyday scenarios, humorous character switches, chaotic comedic timing and dramatic reactions that are impossible to ignore. Over time, they have managed to build an enormous fanbase and continue to entertain millions consistently.

Funny Team currently boasts 6.2 million followers, an impressive 71 million likes, and they only follow 229 people on the platform.

2. Moya David — 5 million followers

Moya David remains one of Kenya’s most successful TikTok creators, widely recognised for revolutionising the idea of romantic surprise videos. He rose to fame through heartfelt clips where he surprises people with flowers, gifts and choreographed dance routines, moments that often leave recipients emotional and viewers deeply entertained.

His unique niche of surprise dancing content earned him an international audience and positioned him among Kenya’s most influential digital personalities.

Moya currently commands 5 million followers, has accumulated 62.9 million likes, and follows 327 people.

Moya David’s TikTok page. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital.

3. Trisha Khalid — 4.4 million followers

Actress and content creator Trisha Khalid has steadily built her name on TikTok through creative skits, short drama scenes and collaborative videos featuring other popular creators. Her polished acting skills, expressive facial reactions and high-quality production style have contributed greatly to her rise.

Trisha’s fame extends beyond TikTok, but the platform remains her strongest base where she frequently posts short story-like skits touching on relationships, lifestyle and everyday challenges. She has 4.4 million followers, an incredible 96.7 million likes, and follows only 254 people.

Trisha Khalid’s page. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital.

4. Mbili Mbili — 4 million followers

Comedian Mr Mbili Mbili is another Kenyan creator who has built an impressive audience on TikTok through his natural humour and captivating skits.

His content often portrays exaggerated versions of everyday Kenyan life, relatable scenarios and spontaneous character portrayals that keep fans coming back.

He has surpassed the 3 million mark and currently enjoys 4 million followers, 45.1 million likes, and interestingly, he does not follow a single person on the platform, a fact that amazes many of his fans.

5. Njoki Murira — 3.6 million followers

Njoki Murira, a confident and proud Kikuyu content creator, rose to prominence through videos that highlight her curvy figure as well as village-inspired lifestyle content.

Her clips often feature playful dances, simple skits and everyday moments shot within her rural environment, which many Kenyans find refreshing and relatable.

Njoki has remained one of the most discussed and followed Kenyan female creators. She currently holds 3.6 million followers, 25.7 million likes, and follows 425 people.

Njoki Murira’s TikTok page. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital.

6. Presenter Kai — 3.5 million followers

Diana Yegon’s husband, Presenter Kai, has become widely known for his captivating street interviews, a concept that helped him achieve high visibility on TikTok.

His most popular series involves asking random people on the streets to sing while wearing headphones, resulting in humorous and unpredictable moments that viewers love.

Kai’s marriage to fellow creator Diana Yegon in a beautiful white wedding in Kilifi also contributed to his growing online attention. On TikTok, he enjoys 3.5 million followers, 47.9 million likes, and follows 154 people.

7. Nasieku — 3.3 million followers

Nasieku is a talented Kenyan dancer whose energetic moves have earned her a loyal audience on TikTok. Her content mainly features dance routines, sometimes performed alongside her hubby Klaus, and occasionally in collaboration with other dancers or content creators within the Kenyan TikTok community.

Her consistency and passion for dance have elevated her to one of the most recognisable Kenyan dance artistes online.

Nasieku has 3.3 million followers, an impressive 51.4 million likes, and follows 873 people.

Nasieku’s page. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital.

8. Azziad Nasenya — 3.3 million followers

Azziad Nasenya, who was once widely celebrated as the “Queen of Kenyan TikTok,” remains one of the most influential digital artistes in the country.

She shot to fame around 2019 after a viral dance video introduced her to the Kenyan public, just when many people were still learning about TikTok as a platform.

Azziad is a dancer, actress, radio host and all-rounded content creator whose expressive performances, clean aesthetic and vibrant personality have kept her relevant over the years.

She commands 3.3 million followers, 75.3 million likes, and follows 179 people.

Azziad’s page. PHOTO/Screengrab by K24 Digital.

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Steve Ireri

Steve is a senior writer with over four years of experience in digital journalism. His focus is on the showbiz and human interest stories. Emails: [email protected] , [email protected]

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