TikTok unveils #YearOnTikTok 2021 in celebration of 2021-of-a-kind. This year-end celebration recognises talent and looks back on creativity, trends, creators, movements, and moments that made 2021 one to remember.
Placed under different categories, Year on TikTok 2021 ranges from breakthrough stars of 2021 to popular songs that kept Kenyans on their feet dancing – and everyone has played a part in bringing creativity and joy to a platform and a world that needed it.
As seen this year alone, there is no doubt that TikTok is a unique place where culture starts and where creativity knows no bounds – where anyone can discover, create, and share content they love. In 2021, over 1 billion people turned to TikTok to be entertained, find and share their joy with others, and learn new things.
“It’s been incredible to see how Kenyans continued to grow and support one another this year on the platform. We’ve seen popular trends spread across For You feeds. We’re humbled to see how much joy our community has brought us this year, and we’re excited to experience more incredible moments as we continue this journey together,” added Boniswa Sidwaba, TikTok Content Operations Manager, Africa.
From homemade beats to classics making a comeback, the songs on your For You feed made you hit repeat. In 2021, trending songs on TikTok came from established, emerging, and breakthrough artists, spanning a range of genres as diverse as our community itself. Be it Bongo Flava, Gengetone, hip-hop and rap, or electronic and dance, music starts on TikTok.
In 2021, these were the top 10 songs that were loved most on the platform and got the country dancing.
- Naanzaje – Diamond Platnumz
- Running (To You) – Chiké & Simi
- Sukari – Zuchu
- Nimekuzoea – Nandy
- Touch It – KiDi
- Baikoko – Mbosso
- Jennifer – Guchi
- Ni Wewe – KILLY X HARMONIZE
- Fall – Mbosso
- Dangerous – Jah Prayzah
TikTok videos transcend cultures and borders to reach For You feeds everywhere. 2021 saw For You feeds filled with trending videos across beloved categories including comedy, nostalgia, animals, and family videos. Check out the videos that make up some of this year’s memorable moments.
- @vick_brandon – He’s crazy! #vicbrandon
- @azz_iad – Our Queen,#azziad
- @comedycartel – #viral prank
- @theroamingchef – #foodtiktok
- @mr_mbilimbili – Don’t threaten me
- @mimokaranja – Chunga sana!
- @vick_brandon – He is dead! #vicbrandon
- @mukenyavibes – Selfies are the worst
- @yessjamal – An unbelievably high jump
- @kelvinikwara – We love Kelvin!
As the beating heart of TikTok, creators make our community what it is today. Here are the TikTok creators who broke out and hit new heights this year.
- @vick_brandon – The king of characters
2. @candy_and_the_king – Our favourite foreigners in Kenya!
3. @justtotallyrandom – Comedy Queen
4. @azz_iad – Azz_iad
TikTok will be releasing a global music report on the 13th of December.
TikTok applauds its local creator community for sharing their talents and art on the platform.
