Shanah Manjeru, 13-year-old gospel musician from Kenya, has received a nomination in the acclaimed All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), with her song God Will Make a Way.
AFRIMA is the top most music awards event for Africa, and which boasts hosting the who-is-who among Africa’s top musicians.
Shanah is one among only a few Kenyan musicians also nominated. With this nomination, at 13-years-old, Shanah has become the youngest ever AFRIMA nominee. Previously, it was Nikita Kering at 17 years old. The nomination is a recognition that Kenya hosts young musical talents that have the potential of impacting Africa and the globe.
The nomination list was from over 8,880 song submissions, which were adjudicated by an international jury. The list features over 400 songs from artistes in the 30 continental and 10 regional categories cutting across African talents and creatives living on the continent and the Diaspora.
Voting opens on 27th September, in which Shanah will compete for the coveted award with other musicians in her category from across Africa through her song, “God Will Make A Way.”
The awards live event will take place in Lagos, Nigeria, from 19-21 November 2021.
| BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL | ||
| Name of Artiste | Track title | Country |
| Ayeah Leonnette | Nini | Cameroon |
| Cavemen | Osondu | Nigeria |
| Kcee & Okwesili Eze Group | Cultural Praise Vol.1 | Nigeria |
| kid tini ft sbahle | Amen | South Africa |
| K1 De Ultimate | Ade Ori Okin | Nigeria |
| Larry Gaaga (feat. Umu Obiligbo & Davido) | Doubting Thomas | Nigeria |
| Malome Vector | Nobody | South Africa |
| Meselu Fantahuh | Yawokebetina | Ethiopia |
| Paulo Flores | Semba Original | Angola |
| SHANAH | God Will Make A Way | Kenya |
| SHIVANAH | Africa | Uganda |
| Yonas Maynas | Hamida | Eritrea |
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Many of us were deprived our dreams at early stage because of the nations economic meltdown. It gives me great joy to see young people get to their dreams.
Congratulations to her.