Nairobi, Kenya – Sunday, October 5, 2025 — Kenyan singer Bahati is celebrating a major milestone after his controversial new song “Seti” garnered over 1 million views in just two days on YouTube.
The song, released on Wednesday, has sparked mixed reactions online — with many calling it one of the most polarizing releases in the Kenyan music scene this year. Despite attracting tens of thousands of dislikes, Bahati proudly claims that “Seti” has set a new record as the most watched Kenyan song within 24 hours.
Taking to his social media pages, Bahati thanked his fans for what he described as “massive support, both love and hate.”
“I am officially the king of attention. No other Kenyan artist has ever hit 1 million views this fast. Whether you like it or not, we made history,” Bahati wrote on Instagram.
The song’s fast rise has reignited debate over Kenya’s digital music culture, with many observers noting how controversy continues to fuel streaming success for artists like Bahati, Willy Paul, and Vera Sidika, whose songs have previously attracted more dislikes than likes.
As of Sunday afternoon, “Seti” had over 1 million views, 24,000 dislikes, and 16,000 likes, underscoring the strong public reaction it continues to generate.
Bahati’s Bold Comeback
The milestone marks Bahati’s return to the limelight after a brief hiatus from the music scene. He has since promised more bold, experimental projects that, according to him, will “change Kenyan music forever.”
Fans and critics alike continue to share their opinions on social media, with some praising his consistency while others question his artistic direction.
