This archive report was first published on 28 August 2019.
Published on August 28, 2019, Kenya's music industry is making waves at the 2019 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMAs) with a total of 15 nominations.
Among the nominees are young star Nikita Kering, 17, and veteran pop star Nyashinski, who have the highest number of nominations in the country with three each.
Nikita Kering has been nominated for Songwriter of the Year in Africa for her hit song Tragedy, competing against fellow Kenyan artiste Olivia Ingasiani Ambani for her song Better Than Just Fine.
She was also recognised under the Revelation of the African Continent and Best Female Artist in East Africa categories, competing against artists such as South Africa's Sho Madjozi and Tanzania's Vanessa Mdee.
Nyashinski and Khaligraph Jones were both nominated under the same categories: Best Male Artist in East Africa, Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Hip Hop and Best African Rapper/Lyricist.
Global superstars Sauti Sol were not to be left behind in this fete, 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.
