{"id":87350,"date":"2025-07-29T15:57:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:57:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/thesauce\/?p=87350"},"modified":"2025-07-29T15:57:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T12:57:09","slug":"birthday-queen-celebrate-victoria-kimanis-birthday-by-taking-a-look-back-at-her-hits-that-still-swing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/thesauce\/birthday-queen-celebrate-victoria-kimanis-birthday-by-taking-a-look-back-at-her-hits-that-still-swing\/","title":{"rendered":"Birthday Queen! Celebrate Victoria Kimani&#8217;s Birthday By Taking A Look Back At Her Hits That Still Swing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Since she skyrockected on the scene a little over a decade ago with her futuristic &#8220;Mtoto&#8221; debut, Victoria Kimani continues to be a revered name in Kenyan and African music landscapes. She has performed for mammoth crowds and rubbed shoulders with the high and mighty, which further proves that her status is cemented. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s a breakdown of some of Victoria Kimani&#8217;s biggest hits, just to name but a few.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/thesauce\/files\/2025\/07\/image-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/thesauce\/files\/2025\/07\/image-6-819x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-87352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/thesauce\/files\/2025\/07\/image-6-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/thesauce\/files\/2025\/07\/image-6-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/thesauce\/files\/2025\/07\/image-6-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.capitalfm.co.ke\/thesauce\/files\/2025\/07\/image-6.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Victoria Kimani&#8217;s Notable Hits:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mtoto (2013)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Victoria Kimani - MTOTO\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0RwF6yCrrpU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A debut single could make or break careers. &#8220;Mtoto&#8221; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A dance-hit with a &#8220;sexy, body moving, fun&#8221; video that features strong colors and beautiful lighting. It enjoyed significant radio play in Kenya. She wound up performing the hit at the Channel O&#8217; Music Awards in South Africa, being introduced to the stage by the late AKA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prokoto (featuring Ommy Dimpoz and Diamond Platnumz)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Victoria Kimani - Prokoto (Official Video) ft. Ommy Dimpoz, Diamond Platnumz\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6uUJK3Sf1K4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her takeover era saw Kimani take no prisoners, churning out subsequent hits in close proximity. Becoming one of Kimani&#8217;s highest-viewed videos at the time of its release, <em>Prokot<\/em>o saw her explore other African markets, particularly with the strong fan bases of her Tanzanian collaborators Ommy Dimpoz and Diamond Platnumz. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Show<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Victoria Kimani - Show\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YTgOCss3LYA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kimani took over the African airwaves with this Pidgin-infused banger that still gets crowds all the way raved up. Then there was the sexy video! <em>Show<\/em> racked up significant surge in YouTube views and became a popular slang phrase among millennials (&#8220;Kimani Killi show&#8221;). It is famed for its &#8220;killer hook&#8221; and contributed to discussions about Victoria Kimani&#8217;s music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>China Love (feat. R.City<\/strong>) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Victoria Kimani - China Love (Official Video) ft. R.City\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gk7ZVan_djw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The talented songwriter enlisted the efforts of top Norwegian duo R. City in this earworm. She would later channel the themes of the song in the visuals set against a variety of Chinese-themed backdrops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Booty Bounce <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Booty Bounce - Victoria Kimani | Official Video\" width=\"880\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DD78-Bwv4rs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get into this musical celebration of African derrieres. Still in her debut era, Kimani dropped this uptempo song and accompanying music vide, explicitly focused on dancing and celebrating the female form, particularly the &#8220;booty.&#8221; It&#8217;s characterized by its catchy hook and energetic vibe, designed for the club and dancefloor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All the Way (featuring Khuli Chana)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Victoria Kimani - All The Way ft. 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Her albums, such as &#8220;Safari,&#8221; &#8220;Afreaka,&#8221; &#8220;Spirit Animal,&#8221; and &#8220;Mood 4 Life,&#8221; reflect her journey and diverse influences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since she skyrockected on the scene a little over a decade ago with her futuristic &#8220;Mtoto&#8221; debut, Victoria Kimani continues to be a revered name in Kenyan and African music landscapes. She has performed for mammoth crowds and rubbed shoulders with the high and mighty, which further proves that her status is cemented. 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