Kenyan Afropop powerhouse Fena Gitu has officially entered the race for the 68th GRAMMY® Awards (2026) with submissions for her singles “Pretty Girl” and “Repeat.” According to her recent posts, […]
Kenyan Afropop powerhouse Fena Gitu has officially entered the race for the 68th GRAMMY® Awards (2026) with submissions for her singles “Pretty Girl” and “Repeat.” According to her recent posts, “Pretty Girl” is in the running for Song of the Year, while both tracks are listed for Best Melodic Rap Performance consideration. Local outlets amplified the news over the weekend, sparking excitement across Kenyan music circles.
This isn’t Fena’s first brush with the Recording Academy. In June 2023, she featured on GRAMMY.com’s Positive Vibes Only performance series with her single “Love Is,” and in September 2024 she announced she’d become an official Recording Academy member—key milestones that highlight her growing global profile.
Why this matters
- Visibility for Kenyan music: FYC entries place Kenyan work directly in front of Academy voters worldwide.
- Momentum, not hype: Fena’s Academy feature and membership show a sustained relationship with the GRAMMY ecosystem—not a one-off moment.
A quick explainer: “Consideration” vs “Nomination”
Some local headlines used “nominated,” but the official nomination lists are released by the Recording Academy later. Right now, Fena’s tracks are submitted for voter consideration; official nominees will be named by the Academy on its channels. (You can check previous official nominee pages here for reference.)
What’s next
The GRAMMY® calendar now moves into voter listening and balloting. If selected, Fena’s submissions could advance to the official nominations announcement—a major win for Kenya’s music scene. We’ll keep watch and update once the Academy publishes the nominees.