Dancehall artiste Chapta Nyne is making moves into the African market, with his latest single, ‘Regret’, climbing 57 places on YouTube’s Nairobi Trending Music chart in just two days. The follow-up to his breakout track ‘Baby Mama Drama’ debuted at No. 151 before climbing to No. 94 on Saturday, October 24, signalling growing traction for the independent artiste in Kenya’s capital as the song’s views continue to increase.
Released on September 18, ‘Regret’ explores the realisation that walking away from a relationship in pursuit of something better may ultimately lead to regret. The emotionally driven release follows the success of ‘Baby Mama Drama’, which surpassed 2.5 million combined views across its official music video and lyric video, according to figures reported by Prism Marketing Consultants in March 2026. The earlier single helped establish Chapta Nyne’s profile through its relatable relationship themes and cinematic presentation.
The latest chart movement provides a promising development for the St Thomas-born artiste as he works to expand his audience beyond Jamaica and the Caribbean diaspora. Nairobi’s growing visibility as a destination for international music consumption also presents an opportunity for Jamaican dancehall to connect with new listeners. However, while the current figures point to growing interest in Kenya’s capital, further data is being gathered to establish whether the song’s momentum is translating into sustained popularity across other African markets.
Chapta Nyne has also demonstrated an interest in motivational music and contemporary dancehall production. In a recent interview, he discussed the return of juggling rhythms and the challenges facing artistes and producers in an increasingly crowded digital music environment. His latest release, meanwhile, offers another opportunity to convert online discovery into a broader international following.
With ‘Regret’ moving towards the upper reaches of Nairobi’s trending chart, the next test will be whether Chapta Nyne can sustain the upward trajectory, attract more listeners and turn this early African foothold into a lasting international breakthrough.
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