Kenyan music duo Watendawili have marked a major career milestone after receiving Gold Record plaques in recognition of strong streaming performance for both their debut EP Double Treble and their breakout hit Cham Thum (Atoti).
The pair announced the achievement through a social media post, revealing that each project had surpassed 20 million streams. The plaques were presented through OneRPM Africa, marking a significant digital milestone in the group’s growing catalogue.
“Wozaaa guys just picked up our Gold Plaques from @onerpmafrc ❤️ Over 20 million streams on our Debut EP Double Treble ✨ Over 20 million streams on our smash Hit Cham Thum (Atoti) ✨ We want to say thank you to you, our fans na Tunawapenda sana 👐🏿 Many more to come 😎 ehhhh.”
A Double Streaming Achievement
For Watendawili, the recognition reflects more than a single successful release.
Their debut EP, Double Treble, crossed the 20 million streams mark across digital platforms, a notable achievement for a first project.
Debut releases are often used to introduce artists to audiences, but reaching this level of consumption suggests the project maintained listener interest well beyond its initial release window.
Released as a three-track project, Double Treble helped establish the duo’s sound and introduced music that would later drive growth among wider audiences.
At the same time, Cham Thum (Atoti) surpassed 20 million streams on its own.
That figure stands independently from the wider EP performance and highlights the song’s individual impact.
The track became one of Watendawili’s most recognised releases and played a major role in expanding their audience across streaming platforms.
“Over 20 million streams on our smash Hit Cham Thum (Atoti).”
Fans at the Centre of the Celebration
The duo used their announcement to acknowledge the people behind the numbers.
Rather than focusing only on the plaques, they thanked supporters for listening, sharing and continuing to stream their music.
Their message positioned the milestone as a collective achievement between the artists and their audience.
Looking Ahead
While celebrating the achievement, Watendawili also hinted that they are not slowing down.
Their closing message — “Many more to come” — suggested the plaques are being viewed as another step in their journey rather than a final destination.
