It is well beyond midnight on a Saturday, and the intimate stage at Bar Next Door in Nairobi is on the verge of illumination. Dyana Cods enters the spotlight solo, exuding charisma as she prepares to enthrall the audience with “Set It,” her breakthrough single that has swiftly ascended the Kenyan music charts.

The audience is fully engaged, singing along and demonstrating why Cods is regarded as one of the most promising emerging talents in Kenya. “I approach the stage with the mindset that I do not anticipate applause upon my arrival, but by the time I leave, I expect to have earned it,” the 22-year-old artist explains.

The dancehall-influenced song “Set It,” featuring Ajay from Buruklyn Boyz, is characterized by its infectious rhythm, unrefined energy, and fearless attitude. Within a mere two weeks of the official video launch, the track has garnered an impressive three million views. Now the the video has about 7.5 million views since it was released officially. Shot in the Jericho area where Cods was raised, the video highlights her dynamic stage presence, complemented by the collective dance routines that have propelled the song to viral status on TikTok.

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