This archive report was first published on 27 August 2019.
Kenya has made a strong impression in the music industry, bagging 15 nominations in the 2019 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMAs) scheduled to take place from November 20 to 23 in Accra, Ghana.
Among the nominees is 17-year-old Nikita Kering, who is the youngest star on the list alongside veteran pop star Nyashinski and maverick rapper Khaligraph Jones, who have the highest number of nominations in the country with three categories each.
Nikita has been recognized for her hit song 'Tragedy' in the Songwriter of the Year in Africa category, competing against fellow Kenyan artiste Olivia Ingasiani Ambani for her song 'Better Than Just Fine'.
Other notable Kenyan artists include Sauti Sol, who have been nominated in the Album of the Year category for their body of work 'Afrikan Sauce', as well as the Best African Duo, Group or Band for their song 'Extravaganza' featuring artistes Bensoul, Nviiri the Storyteller, Crystal Asige, and Kaskazini.
The public voting commences on September 1.
