On the heels of a trail-blazing year, Afro-Indie sensation Njerae has earned a nomination for the Africa Choice Awards in the highly competitive “Underground Artist of the Year” category, alongside upcoming favorites like Chirose (Nigeria), Moliy (Ghana), Andrea Fortuin (South Africa), Gdzilla (Nigeria), Taves (Nigeria), Smada (Nigeria), Tariq (Nigeria), Raebel (Nigeria) and tg.blk (Kenya)

“This nomination came as such a surprise—I wasn’t expecting it at all. I’m so honored to be nominated alongside such outstanding artists. It’s a stamp that it’s truly #mwakawanjerae” 

– Njerae

This recognition is a celebration of Njerae’s unique sound, which is a blend of folk, afrobeats, and modern indie influences, coupled with her lyrical prowess, and dedication to representing Africa’s rich culture creates a distinctive sonic identity that resonates with a diverse audience. Her nomination is a testament to her hard work, innovation, and the growing influence of African indie music on the global stage.. Her musical journey, characterized by soulful melodies and authentic African beats, has captivated fans not only in Kenya but across the continent.

Her Afro-Indie sound is a blend of folk, afrobeats, and modern indie influences, creating a distinctive sonic identity that resonates with a diverse audience. Her nomination is a testament to her hard work, innovation, and the growing influence of African indie music on the global stage.

In the past year, Njerae’s record “Aki Sioni” has surpassed 10,000 all-time Shazam’s and stayed on Kenya’s Top 100 charts for well over wo years, speaking to the longevity, timelessness, and dexterity of her music. The same can be said about her album “Unintentional”, which has also spent two years (and counting) on Kenya’s Top 50 charts. Truly withstanding the test of time. “Aki Sioni” and “OTD” have accumulated a staggering 2,000,000+ streams across all platforms.

“I am beyond humbled and excited to be nominated for such a prestigious award,” said Njerae. “This recognition means so much to me, and it’s proof that African music in all its forms is being celebrated and appreciated. I’m thankful for the support from my fans, and I’m looking forward to continuing this journey of self-expression through my music.”

The Africa Choice Awards celebrates African talent in music, film, and culture, with nominees selected from across the continent. The awards ceremony will take place in December in Lagos, Nigeria and fans can vote for their favorite artists via the official awards platform. Click HERE to vote LIVE for Njerae and your favortire African artists

See more of what Njerae is up to HERE