Top 40 Pop Songs By, or Featuring, East African Divas in 2016 ~ #TheYamboSelection

INTRODUCTION

The procedure for generating the Top 40 list of Pop Songs by (or featuring) East African Divas derives from the one used for All-Africa Top 40 Pop Songs. Click here for all the essential details.

Here below is the said Top 40 list of 2016:

[Click on a Song's title to view the video]

40. 9 to 5 by Cece Sagini (2016):

39. Charm by Vivian ft. Jose Chameleone (2016):

38. Hadi Lini by Creme de la Creme ft. Wahu x Sudi Boy (2016):

37. Rarua by Malaika (2016):

36. Yule Dame by Avril (2016):

35. Taboo [Taabu] by Phy (2016):

34. Teren Teren by Vivian (2016):

33. So Fresh by Ziza Bafana ft. Karo Sovie (2016):

32. He Go Down by Irene Ntale (2016):

31. Yeye by Wahu ft. Cindy (2016):

30. Sembera by Irene Ntale (2016):

29. Byakola by Ziza Bafana ft. Joy Good (2016):

28. Gwensonga by Spice Diana (2016):

27. Sanuka by Feza ft. Chege (2016):

26. Akkuse by Sheebah (2016):

25. Angejua by Dayna Nyange (2016):

24. Kupe by Amos n Josh ft Ben Pol x Apio x Mohamed Omukyala (2016):

23. Tempo Remix by Dufla Diligon ft Cindy Sanyu (2016):

22. Kufunikwa by Sosuum (2016):

21. Walete  by Feza (2016):

20. Adabu by Dela ft. H_Art The Band (2016):

19. Jah by Femi One (2016):

18. Sijutii Remix by Wakazi ft. Ruby (2016):

17. Body by Rabadaba ft. Jody (2016):

16. Sifa by Qs International Music Band (2016):

15. Milele by Lulu Diva ft. Barnaba (2016):

14. One Time by Rosa Ree (2016):
WATCH: Interview with Rosa Ree (in Swahili)

13. Go Down by Ang3lina ft. Stino (2016):

12. Give it To Me by Akothee ft. Mr. Flavour (2016):

11. Giving You by Victoria Kimani ft. Sarkodie (2016):

10. Juu by Vanessa Mdee ft. Jux (2016):

9. Love You by Elani (2016):

8. Naomba Uniroge by Vanessa Mdee (2016):

Click here for a review of the song

7. Benefactor by Akothee (2016):
READ: Related commentary 1
READ: Related commentary 2

6. Farmer Remix by Ykee Benda ft. Sheebah (2016):

5. Micasa Sucasa by Kaligraph Jones ft. Cashy (2016):
Click here to read a review

4. Cash Madame by Vanessa Mdee (2016):
Click here to read a review

3. Say My Name by Shilole ft. Barnaba (2016):
Click here to read a review

2. Nkwatako by Shebbah Karungi (2016):
Click here to read a review

1. All the Way by Victoria Kimani and Khuli Channa (2016):
Click here to read a review

Top 20 Pop Songs By, or Featuring, East African Divas in 2016 -- #TheYamboSelection

INTRODUCTION

The procedure for generating the Top 20 list of songs by East African Divas derives from the one used for All-Africa Top 40 Pop Songs. Click here for all the essential details. 

Here below is the said 2016 Top 20 list:

[Click on the Song's title to watch the video]

20. Adabu by Dela ft. H_Art The Band (2016):

19. Jah by Femi One (2016):

18. Sijutii Remix by Wakazi ft. Ruby (2016):

17. Body by Rabadaba ft. Jody (2016):

16. Sifa by Qs International Music Band (2016):

15. Milele by Lulu Diva ft. Barnaba (2016):

14. One Time by Rosa Ree (2016):
WATCH: Interview with Rosa Ree (in Swahili)

13. Go Down by Ang3lina ft. Stino (2016):

12. Give it To Me by Akothee ft. Mr. Flavour (2016):

11. Giving You by Victoria Kimani ft. Sarkodie (2016):

10. Juu by Vanessa Mdee ft. Jux (2016):

9. Love You by Elani (2016):

8. Naomba Uniroge by Vanessa Mdee (2016):
Click here for a review of the song

7. Benefactor by Akothee (2016):
READ: Related commentary 1
READ: Related commentary 2

6. Farmer Remix by Ykee Benda ft. Sheebah (2016):

5. Micasa Sucasa by Kaligraph Jones ft. Cashy (2016):
Click here to read a review

4. Cash Madame by Vanessa Mdee (2016):
Click here to read a review

3. Say My Name by Shilole ft. Barnaba (2016):
Click here to read a review

2. Nkwatako by Shebbah Karungi (2016):
Click here to read a review

1. All the Way by Victoria Kimani and Khuli Channa (2016):
Click here to read a review

Top 10 Pop Songs By, or Featuring, East African Divas in 2016 -- #TheYamboSelection

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS

The procedure for generating the Top 10 list of Pop Songs by East African Divas derives from the one used for All-Africa Top 40 Pop Songs. Click here for all the essential details.

Here below is the said 2016 Top 10 list:

[Click on the Song's title to watch the video]


10. Juu by Vanessa Mdee ft. Jux (2016):

9. Love You by Elani (2016):

8. Naomba Uniroge by Vanessa Mdee (2016):
Click here for a review of the song

7. Benefactor by Akothee (2016):
READ: Related commentary 1
READ: Related commentary 2

6. Farmer Remix by Ykee Benda ft. Sheebah (2016):

5. Micasa Sucasa by Kaligraph Jones ft. Cashy (2016):
Click here to read a review

4. Cash Madame by Vanessa Mdee (2016):
Click here to read a review

3. Say My Name by Shilole ft. Barnaba (2016):
Click here to read a review

2. Nkwatako by Shebbah Karungi (2016):
Click here to read a review

1. All the Way by Victoria Kimani and Khuli Channa (2016):
Click here to read a review

Top 5 Pop Songs By, or Featuring, East African Divas in 2016 -- #TheYamboSelection

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:

The procedure for generating the Top 5 list of Pop Songs by East African Divas derives from the one used for All-Africa Top 40 Pop Songs. Click here for all the essential details.

Here below is the said 2016 Top 5 list:

[Click on the Song's title to view the video]

5. Micasa Sucasa by Kaligraph Jones ft. Cashy (2016):
Click here to read a review

4. Cash Madame by Vanessa Mdee (2016):
Click here to read a review

3. Say My Name by Shilole ft. Barnaba (2016):
Click here to read a review

2. Nkwatako by Shebbah Karungi (2016):
Click here to read a review

1. All the Way by Victoria Kimani and Khuli Channa (2016):
Click here to read a review

Top 40 Pop Songs By, or Featuring, African Divas in 2016 ~ #TheYamboSelection

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:

The procedure for generating the list below derives from the one used to produce the list of Africa's Top 40 Pop Songs. Click here for all the essential details. Alas, it wasn't possible to fit all of Africa's large and growing pool of super-talented songstresses into the forty available slots.

Here below is the 2016 list of Top 40 Pop Songs by (or featuring) African Divas:

40. Tempo Remix by Dufla Diligon ft Cindy Sanyu (2016):

39. Kufunikwa by Sosuum (2016):

38. No Stress by Viviane Chidid (2016):

37. Adabu by Dela ft. H_Art The Band (2016):

36. Jah by Femi One (2016):

35. Sowemo by Di'Ja (2016):

34. Gabon 2017 by Abida ft. Sidiki Diabete (2016):

33. Sijutii Remix by Wakazi ft. Ruby (2016):

32. Only You Remix by Nikki Laoye ft. Seyi Shay (2016):

31. Body by Rabadaba ft. Jody (2016):

30. Sifa by Qs International Music Band (2016):

29. Milele by Lulu Diva ft. Barnaba (2016):

28. One Time by Rosa Ree (2016):
WATCH: Interview with Rosa Ree (in Swahili)

27. Go Down by Ang3lina ft. Stino (2016):

26. Give it To Me by Akothee ft. Mr. Flavour (2016):

25. Giving You by Victoria Kimani ft. Sarkodie (2016):

24. Juu by Vanessa Mdee ft. Jux (2016):

23. Loving You by Iyo ft. Diamond Platnumz (2016):

22. Airbrush by Seyi Shay (2016):

21. Bad by Tiwa Savage ft. Wizkid (2016):

20. Mama by Flavour ft. Chidinma (2016):

19. Wololo by Babes Wodumo ft. Mampintsha (2016):

18. My Baby by Neza (Tambola) ft. MC Galaxy (2016):

17. Colors of Africa by Mafikizolo ft. Diamond Platnumz x DJ Maphorisa (2015):

16. Love You by Elani (2016):

15. Greenlight by Alizee ft. Del B (2016):

14. Naomba Uniroge by Vanessa Mdee (2016):
Click here for a review of the song

13. Wait (Refix) by Solidstar ft. Patoranking x Tiwa Savage (2016):

12. Akara Oyibo by Niniola (2016):
Click here to read a review of the song

11. Benefactor by Akothee (2016):
READ: Related commentary 1
READ: Related commentary 2

10. Farmer Remix by Ykee Benda ft. Sheebah (2016):

9. Kucheza by Mafikizolo (2016):

8. Biko by Lola Rae ft. Davido (2016):

7. Fallen in Love by Chidinma (2016):

6. Micasa Sucasa by Kaligraph Jones ft. Cashy (2016):
Click here to read a review

5. Cash Madame by Vanessa Mdee (2016):
Click here to read a review

4. Say My Name by Shilole ft. Barnaba (2016):
Click here to read a review

3. Nkwatako by Shebbah Karungi (2016):
Click here to read a review

2. One Time by Lola Rae (2016):
Click here to read a review

1. All the Way by Victoria Kimani and Khuli Channa (2016):
Click here to read a review

Top 20 Pop Songs By, or Featuring, African Divas in 2016 ~ #TheYamboSelection

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS

The procedure for generating the Top 20 list was derived from the one used to produce the list of Africa's Top 40 Pop Songs. Click here for all the essential details.

Here is the list of Top 20 Pop Songs By/Feat African Divas:

[Click on the Song's title to watch the video]

20. Mama by Flavour ft. Chidinma (2016):

19. Wololo by Babes Wodumo ft. Mampintsha (2016):

18. My Baby by Neza (Tambola) ft. MC Galaxy (2016):

17. Colors of Africa by Mafikizolo ft. Diamond Platnumz x DJ Maphorisa (2015):

16. Love You by Elani (2016):

15. Greenlight by Alizee ft. Del B (2016):

14. Naomba Uniroge by Vanessa Mdee (2016):
Click here for a review of the song

13. Wait (Refix) by Solidstar ft. Patoranking x Tiwa Savage (2016):

12. Akara Oyibo by Niniola (2016):
Click here to read a review of the song

11. Benefactor by Akothee (2016):
READ: Related commentary 1
READ: Related commentary 2

10. Farmer Remix by Ykee Benda ft. Sheebah (2016):

9. Kucheza by Mafikizolo (2016):

8. Biko by Lola Rae ft. Davido (2016):

7. Fallen in Love by Chidinma (2016):

6. Micasa Sucasa by Kaligraph Jones ft. Cashy (2016):
Click here to read a review

5. Cash Madame by Vanessa Mdee (2016):
Click here to read a review

4. Say My Name by Shilole ft. Barnaba (2016):
Click here to read a review

3. Nkwatako by Shebbah Karungi (2016):
Click here to read a review

2. One Time by Lola Rae (2016):
Click here to read a review

1. All the Way by Victoria Kimani and Khuli Channa (2016):
Click here to read a review

Top 10 Pop Songs By, or Featuring, African Divas in 2016 ~ #TheYamboSelection

INTRODUCTION

The procedure for generating the Top 10 list below was derived from the one used to produce the list of Africa's Top 40 Pop Songs. Click here for all the essential details.


Click on the Song's title below to watch the video:

10. Farmer Remix by Ykee Benda ft. Sheebah (2016):

9. Kucheza by Mafikizolo (2016):

8. Biko by Lola Rae ft. Davido (2016):

7. Fallen in Love by Chidinma (2016):

6. Micasa Sucasa by Kaligraph Jones ft. Cashy (2016):
Click here to read a review

5. Cash Madame by Vanessa Mdee (2016):
Click here to read a review

4. Say My Name by Shilole ft. Barnaba (2016):
Click here to read a review

3. Nkwatako by Shebbah Karungi (2016):
Click here to read a review

2. One Time by Lola Rae (2016):
Click here to read a review

1. All the Way by Victoria Kimani and Khuli Channa (2016):
Click here to read a review

Top 5 Pop Songs By, or Featuring, African Divas in 2016 ~ #TheYamboSelection

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS:
The procedure for generating the list below was derived from the one used to produce the list of Africa's Top 40 Pop Songs. Click here for all the essential details.

Here Below is the List of the Top 5 African Divas:

[Click on the Song's title to watch the video]

5. Cash Madame by Vanessa Mdee (2016):
Click here to read a review

4. Say My Name by Shilole ft. Barnaba (2016):
Click here to read a review

3. Nkwatako by Shebbah Karungi (2016):
Click here to read a review

2. One Time by Lola Rae (2016):
Click here to read a review

1. All the Way by Victoria Kimani and Khuli Channa (2016):
Click here to read a review

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Great cities glowing
In song. A certain grandeur
Only muses see.

East Africa's Top 40 Happiest Songs of 2016 ~ #TheYamboSelection

INTRODUCTION

This list of East Africa's Top 40 Happiest Songs of 2016 is part of a larger production -- the third annual edition of  #TheYamboSelection (#TYS). As a component of this year's #TYS, the list given below is more specifically a sub-set of a larger list titled Africa's Top 40 Happiest Songs of 2016. The same criteria are used this year (January to December 2016) as were used last year to select and rank, out of the songs released or published during the year, those that project and/or elicit the highest quotient of happiness -- otherwise understood as a "feel good" frame of mind -- in the listener(s) or audience (s).

With all the talent that keeps popping up all across Africa, it has been no less daunting a task this year to put together this list. Having more to pick from does not necessarily mean a greater leeway in doing so, one finds, as there's even more, regrettably, to let go that should be in. But all lists of quality do have a 'genetic' limit of sorts, one hazards to add, in the sense of how long, how elongated, they can possibly be -- and still remain optimal and (common)sensible. So, as we look ahead, one senses that this list is fast approaching a certain limit one cannot breach.

As before, the focus in this series of lists is the song, not the singer, with the added requirement that only songs in video form qualify. In addition, the "happy" song must broadly fit the standard definition of popular (or pop) music; that is, music in any of these distinct genres, or any combination of them: Hip Hop, RnB, rap, reggae or rock. We are not dealing here with gospel, classical  or traditional music; although borderline cases or creative partial 'fusions' with them will always be considered.

 CLICK HERE to read the whole Introduction to the criteria used to make the lists in the #TYS series, including the one below.

HERE, THEN, THE LIST AND RANKING OF EAST AFRICA's TOP 40 HAPPIEST SONGS OF 2016:
[Click on a Song's title to watch the video]

40. No Woman No Party by The Kansoul (2016):

39. Letigo by Nameless ft. Nyashinski (2016):

38. Work and Play by Wyre ft. Dj Protege (2016):

37. Dollar by Selina (2016):

36. Play it Again by Deejay Pius ft. Radio and Weasel (2016):

35. Bank Otuch Remix by Vicmass Luodollar ft. Octopizzo (2016):

34. Yeye by Wahu ft. Cindy (2016):

33. Zile Vitu by Kenrazzy ft. Avril (2016):

32. 9 to 5 by Cece Sagini (2016):

31. Tempo Remix by Dufla Diligon ft Cindy Sanyu (2016):

30. Africa by Yemi Alade ft. Sauti Sol (2016):

29. Hapo by Quick Rocka ft. G. Nako x Jux (2016):

28. Rarua by Malaika (2016):

27. Jaburata Remix by KaySwitch ft. Palasso x Radio/Weasel (2016):

26. Adabu by Dela (2016):

25. Juu by Vanessa Mdee ft. Jux (2016):

24. Please Don't Go Away by Mayunga ft. Akon (2016):

23. Akkuse by Sheebah (2016):

22. Shenzi by Tahmane ft. King Kaka (2016):

21. Kamatia by Navy Kenzo (2016):

20. Give it to Me by Akothee ft. Mr. Flavour (2016):

19. Unconditionally Bae by Sauti Sol ft. Alikiba (2016):

18. Inde by Dully Sykes ft. Harmonize (2016):

17. Tunakubali by Timmy Tdat ft. The Kansoul (2016):

16. Gamululu by A Pass ft. Konshens (2016):

15. Arosto by G. Nako ft. Chin Bees x Nikki Wa II (2016): 

14. Dede by Bebe Kool (2016):

13. Watora Mari by Jah Prayzah ft. Diamond Platnumz (2016):

12. Colors of Africa by Mafikizolo ft. Diamond Platnumz x DJ Maphorisa (2015):

11. Sembela Eno by Eddy Kenzo (2016):

10. Love You by Elani (2016):

9. Naomba Uniroge by Vanessa Mdee (2016):

Click here for a review of the song

8. Muziki by Darassa ft. Ben Pol (2016):

7. Farmer Remix by Ykee Benda ft. Shebbah Karungi (2016):

6. Benefactor by Akothee (2016):

5. HiiNiYa by Nonini ft. Jegede (2016):

4. Feel Good by Navy Kenzo (2016):

3. Movie Star by Mi Casa ft. Eddy Kenzo (2016):

Click here to read a review of the song

2. Disco Disco by Eddy Kenzo (2016):

1. Salome by Diamond Platnumz ft. Rayvanny (2016):

Click here to read a review of the song

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
READ: Africa's 40 Happiest Songs of The Year, 2015

READ: Africa's 25 Happiest Songs of The Year, 2014

READ: World Happiness Report 2015

ALSO READ: "The Happiness Contagion"

East Africa's Top 20 Happiest Songs of 2016 ~ #TheYamboSelection

INTRODUCTION

This list of East Africa's Top 20 Happiest Songs of 2016 is part of a larger production -- the third annual edition of  #TheYamboSelection (#TYS). As a component of this year's #TYS, the list given below is more specifically a sub-set of a larger list titled Africa's Top 40 Happiest Songs of 2016. The same criteria are used this year (January to December 2016) as were used last year to select and rank, out of the songs released or published during the year, those that project and/or elicit the highest quotient of happiness -- otherwise understood as a "feel good" frame of mind -- in the listener(s) or audience (s).

With all the talent that keeps popping up all across Africa, it has been no less daunting a task this year to put together this list. Having more to pick from does not necessarily mean a greater leeway in doing so, one finds, as there's even more, regrettably, to let go that should be in. But all lists of quality do have a 'genetic' limit of sorts, one hazards to add, in the sense of how long, how elongated, they can possibly be -- and still remain optimal and (common)sensible. So, as we look ahead, one senses that this list is fast approaching a certain limit one cannot breach.

As before, the focus in this series of lists is the song, not the singer, with the added requirement that only songs in video form qualify. In addition, the "happy" song must broadly fit the standard definition of popular (or pop) music; that is, music in any of these distinct genres, or any combination of them: Hip Hop, RnB, rap, reggae or rock. We are not dealing here with gospel, classical  or traditional music; although borderline cases or creative partial 'fusions' with them will always be considered.

 CLICK HERE to read the whole Introduction to the criteria used to make the lists in the #TYS series, including the one below.

HERE, THEN, THE LIST AND RANKING OF EAST AFRICA's TOP 20 HAPPIEST SONGS OF 2016:
[Click on a Song's title to watch the video]

20. Give it to Me by Akothee ft. Mr. Flavour (2016):

19. Unconditionally Bae by Sauti Sol ft. Alikiba (2016):

18. Inde by Dully Sykes ft. Harmonize (2016):

17. Tunakubali by Timmy Tdat ft. The Kansoul (2016):

16. Gamululu by A Pass ft. Konshens (2016):

15. Arosto by G. Nako ft. Chin Bees x Nikki Wa II (2016): 

14. Dede by Bebe Kool (2016):

13. Watora Mari by Jah Prayzah ft. Diamond Platnumz (2016):

12. Colors of Africa by Mafikizolo ft. Diamond Platnumz x DJ Maphorisa (2015):

11. Sembela Eno by Eddy Kenzo (2016):

10. Love You by Elani (2016):

9. Naomba Uniroge by Vanessa Mdee (2016):

Click here for a review of the song

8. Muziki by Darassa ft. Ben Pol (2016):

7. Farmer Remix by Ykee Benda ft. Shebbah Karungi (2016):

6. Benefactor by Akothee (2016):

5. HiiNiYa by Nonini ft. Jegede (2016):

4. Feel Good by Navy Kenzo (2016):

3. Movie Star by Mi Casa ft. Eddy Kenzo (2016):

Click here to read a review of the song

2. Disco Disco by Eddy Kenzo (2016):

1. Salome by Diamond Platnumz ft. Rayvanny (2016):

Click here to read a review of the song

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
READ: Africa's 40 Happiest Songs of The Year, 2015

READ: Africa's 25 Happiest Songs of The Year, 2014

READ: World Happiness Report 2015

ALSO READ: "The Happiness Contagion"

East Africa's Top 10 Happiest Songs of 2016 ~ #TheYamboSelection

INTRODUCTION

This list of East Africa's Top 10 Happiest Songs of 2016 is part of a larger production -- the third annual edition of  #TheYamboSelection (#TYS). As a component of this year's #TYS, the list given below is more specifically a sub-set of a larger list titled Africa's Top 40 Happiest Songs of 2016. The same criteria are used this year (January to December 2016) as were used last year to select and rank, out of the songs released or published during the year, those that project and/or elicit the highest quotient of happiness -- otherwise understood as a "feel good" frame of mind -- in the listener(s) or audience (s).

With all the talent that keeps popping up all across Africa, it has been no less daunting a task this year to put together this list. Having more to pick from does not necessarily mean a greater leeway in doing so, one finds, as there's even more, regrettably, to let go that should be in. But all lists of quality do have a 'genetic' limit of sorts, one hazards to add, in the sense of how long, how elongated, they can possibly be -- and still remain optimal and (common)sensible. So, as we look ahead, one senses that this list is fast approaching a certain limit one cannot breach.

As before, the focus in this series of lists is the song, not the singer, with the added requirement that only songs in video form qualify. In addition, the "happy" song must broadly fit the standard definition of popular (or pop) music; that is, music in any of these distinct genres, or any combination of them: Hip Hop, RnB, rap, reggae or rock. We are not dealing here with gospel, classical  or traditional music; although borderline cases or creative partial 'fusions' with them will always be considered.

 CLICK HERE to read the whole Introduction to the criteria used to make the lists in the #TYS series, including the one below.

HERE, THEN, THE LIST AND RANKING OF EAST AFRICA's TOP 10 HAPPIEST SONGS OF 2016:
[Click on a Song's title to watch the video]

10. Love You by Elani (2016):

9. Naomba Uniroge by Vanessa Mdee (2016):

Click here for a review of the song

8. Muziki by Darassa ft. Ben Pol (2016):

7. Farmer Remix by Ykee Benda ft. Shebbah Karungi (2016):

6. Benefactor by Akothee (2016):

5. HiiNiYa by Nonini ft. Jegede (2016):

4. Feel Good by Navy Kenzo (2016):

3. Movie Star by Mi Casa ft. Eddy Kenzo (2016):

Click here to read a review of the song

2. Disco Disco by Eddy Kenzo (2016):

1. Salome by Diamond Platnumz ft. Rayvanny (2016):

Click here to read a review of the song

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
READ: Africa's 40 Happiest Songs of The Year, 2015

READ: Africa's 25 Happiest Songs of The Year, 2014

READ: World Happiness Report 2015

ALSO READ: "The Happiness Contagion"

East Africa's Top 5 Happiest Songs of 2016 ~ #TheYamboSelection

INTRODUCTION

This list of East Africa's Top 5 Happiest Songs of 2016 is part of a larger production -- the third annual edition of  #TheYamboSelection (#TYS). As a component of this year's #TYS, the list given below is more specifically a sub-set of a larger list titled Africa's Top 40 Happiest Songs of 2016. The same criteria are used this year (January to December 2016) as were used last year to select and rank, out of the songs released or published during the year, those that project and/or elicit the highest quotient of happiness -- otherwise understood as a "feel good" frame of mind -- in the listener(s) or audience (s).

With all the talent that keeps popping up all across Africa, it has been no less daunting a task this year to put together this list. Having more to pick from does not necessarily mean a greater leeway in doing so, one finds, as there's even more, regrettably, to let go that should be in. But all lists of quality do have a 'genetic' limit of sorts, one hazards to add, in the sense of how long, how elongated, they can possibly be -- and still remain optimal and (common)sensible. So, as we look ahead, one senses that this list is fast approaching a certain limit one cannot breach.

As before, the focus in this series of lists is the song, not the singer, with the added requirement that only songs in video form qualify. In addition, the "happy" song must broadly fit the standard definition of popular (or pop) music; that is, music in any of these distinct genres, or any combination of them: Hip Hop, RnB, rap, reggae or rock. We are not dealing here with gospel, classical  or traditional music; although borderline cases or creative partial 'fusions' with them will always be considered.

 CLICK HERE to read the whole Introduction to the criteria used to make the lists in the #TYS series, including the one below.

HERE, THEN, THE LIST AND RANKING OF EAST AFRICA's TOP 40 HAPPIEST SONGS OF 2016:
[Click on a Song's title to watch the video]

5. HiiNiYa by Nonini ft. Jegede (2016):

4. Feel Good by Navy Kenzo (2016):

3. Movie Star by Mi Casa ft. Eddy Kenzo (2016):

Click here to read a review of the song

2. Disco Disco by Eddy Kenzo (2016):

1. Salome by Diamond Platnumz ft. Rayvanny (2016):

Click here to read a review of the song

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
READ: Africa's 40 Happiest Songs of The Year, 2015

READ: Africa's 25 Happiest Songs of The Year, 2014

READ: World Happiness Report 2015

ALSO READ: "The Happiness Contagion"