Njerae becomes second East African act to be named Apple Music's Africa Rising Class of 2025 – standardmedia.co.ke

A woman wearing a shiny purple jacket and orange-tinted sunglasses stands against a plain background with her hair in two buns, channeling the bold style of rising East African act Njerae, featured on Apple Music Africa Rising.

Indie Afro-soul singer Njerae. (Courtesy)

Indie Afro-soul singer Njerae has become the second East African artiste, after Nikita Kering in 2021, to represent Kenya and East Africa as part of Apple Music’s Africa Rising Stars.

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The recognition came shortly after the release of her new single, “Beg for It,” a love ballad that has already received massive support from fans across the region.

Other recipients in the Class of 2025 include Nigerian Afrobeats artiste and producer KAESTYLE, South African singer-songwriter Lusanda, Nigerian…

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