Papa Dennis, Sauti Sol And Victoria Kimani Get Recognized In Nigeria For Their Music

The Nigerian Entertainment Awards for 2016 were announced yesterday and a number of Kenyans have been recognized for their efforts.

It is a small number though and basically features artists whose music has penetrated the Nigerian market. In the best male artiste in Africa category which is non-Nigerian Papa Dennis and Sauti Sol are set to represent the Kenyan flag and notably none of the Tanzanian big wigs Ali Kiba and Diamond have been recognized.

In the female category, Victoria Kimani will battle it out with the likes of Vanessa Mdee. The collaborations of Sauti Sol and Iyanya for the big hit Sura Yako along with the consistency on the continental platform has helped. On the other hand Papa Dennis chance performance at the AFRIMMA awards and his collaboration with Korede Bello has served him well while Victoria Kimani will feel at home given her base in the country.

It is a sign of the cross-over of Kenyan music and the increasing place it takes on the continental platform. Here are the other artistes the Kenyans will face;