From Playlists to Praise: Kenya Gets Ready for CeCe Winans

• From Playlists to Praise: Kenya Gets Ready for CeCe Winans

 CeCe Winans is set to graced Nairobi, a moment eagerly awaited by Kenyans who have long embraced her music in their homes, vehicles, and churches, finding hope, worship, and strength in her songs.

The anticipation for her performance is clearly reflected in streaming data.

Her anthem, Goodness of God – Live, is a standout, boasting over 200,000 streams on Spotify and has been featured in more than 20,000 playlists by Kenyan listeners in the past 3 months, according to Spotify data.

For many, it’s a daily source of faith and resilience and has introduced over 30,000 new Kenyan listeners to her music, highlighting her ability to connect with new audiences.

Other popular tracks like Holy Forever, and Worthy of It All – Live are also staples in Kenyan worship. Along with That’s My King and Come Jesus Come, these songs are part of people’s everyday lives, guiding them in both personal prayer and shared worship

Her albums tell a similar story of widespread appeal. Believe For It leads with over 500,000 streams in Kenya, followed by More Than This with nearly 200,000 streams.

Even older classics such as Throne Room and  Alabaster Box continue to resonate.CeCe Winans stands out for her ability to maintain both a fresh, growing body of work and a timeless collection.

Kenyans’ listening habits also offer insights into her impact. Sundays predictably see a 14% increase in streams, representing the week’s spiritual peak.

However, CeCe’s music dominates weekday mornings, with streams peaking between 7 AM and 10 AM.

This suggests her voice is a cherished soundtrack for thousands during morning commutes, family breakfasts, and the quiet moments before the day begins.

Beyond the statistics, CeCe’s music has permeated Kenyan culture, appearing in over 300,000 user-generated playlists alongside diverse genres like Afrobeats and contemporary R&B.

This demonstrates how seamlessly gospel music fits within Kenya’s broader listening landscape, transcending generations, moods and environments. Whether in a Sunday service or a Tuesday morning matatu ride, her voice provides guidance, upliftment, and inspiration.

Therefore, when CeCe Winans steps onto the Nairobi stage during her performance, it will be more than just another concert.

It will be a transformative moment where digital streams evolve into live song, playlists become collective praise, and Kenya’s individual worship moments merge into one powerful chorus.

For a nation that has quietly sung along with her for years, this will be the unforgettable night to unite in song, loud and live.