Kenyan music stars Bien, Nikita Kering, Njerae, and Bridgit Blue have earned nominations at the 2026 AFRIMMA Awards, with fans now voting ahead of the September ceremony in Dallas, Texas.
Running from 2pm, the debut edition will spotlight live African music, outdoor entertainment and a relaxed daytime social setting targeting younger audiences.
Njerae is set to release Ingia Ndani on March 6, an intimate and introspective single that explores vulnerability and emotional openness as she continues to build on her growing streaming success.
Kenyan Gen Z listeners are redefining music tastes, blending global hits with rising local artists like Bien, Njerae and Mutoriah, according to Spotify data.