Bien Leads Kenya's Strong Showing at EAEA Global 2026 Nominations

Kenyan music acts have delivered their strongest collective showing in years at a major pan-African awards competition, with Bien leading a broad field of nominees at the 2026 Entertainment and Arts Excellence Awards Global (EAEA Global). Bien earned two individual nominations — for his viral hit 'All My Enemies Are Suffering' and for his Diamond Platinumz collaboration 'Katam' — while Guardian Angel, Khaligraph Jones, Otile Brown, Dufla Diligon, and Njerae are among a wider Kenyan contingent.

Kenya's 2026 Nominees in Full

Bien's 'All My Enemies Are Suffering' is nominated for Overall Hit Song of the Year – East Africa/Kenya, among the most competitive categories. Guardian Angel's nominations reflect his sustained position as the dominant figure in Kenya's gospel music ecosystem, with 'Kimya' — his collaboration with Rose Muhando — in contention for Gospel Hit Song of the Year. Khaligraph Jones, Otile Brown, Dufla Diligon, Njerae, Iyanii, Okello Max, and Nezzoh Montana round out Kenya's wide nominee field.

What Comes Next

EAEA Global has not yet confirmed the 2026 ceremony date, but organisers typically schedule the awards in the second half of the year.