Kenyan singer, songwriter and producer Fena Gitu has reached a major international milestone, with her latest singles Pretty Girl and Repeat officially placed under Grammy Awards consideration.
Both songs have been submitted for review in the Best Melodic Rap Performance category, with Pretty Girl also vying for Song of the Year.
The development marks one of the most significant career moments for the Nairobi-born artist, whose influence on Kenya’s contemporary music scene continues to expand beyond borders.
News of Fena’s Grammy consideration surfaced this week through her management team and regional entertainment platforms.
While this does not yet mean she is a Grammy nominee, the acknowledgment signifies that her work has met the strict eligibility criteria of the Recording Academy — the body behind the prestigious awards — and is now being reviewed by voting members.
In the Grammy process, being ‘under consideration’ means that an artist’s work has made it onto the official Grammy ballot, where thousands of Academy members vote to determine which songs will advance to the final nomination stage.
Fena has built a reputation as a fearless creative voice. From Fenamenal Woman to Sijaskia Vibaya, she’s remained one of the few Kenyan artists who seamlessly blends Afro-pop, soul, and hip-hop, crafting sounds that are both deeply local and globally resonant.
Released earlier this year, Pretty Girl is a smooth yet powerful anthem celebrating feminine confidence and self-acceptance.
Fena’s delivery — part singing, part melodic rap — creates a soulful atmosphere that invites both reflection and celebration. Produced in Nairobi, the song features a youthful Kenyan production team and embodies Fena’s trademark authenticity.
Meanwhile, Repeat takes a more rhythmic, groove-driven approach, exploring themes of love, consistency, and the cyclical nature of relationships. The track’s catchy flow and layered harmonies showcase Fena’s evolution as a producer and performer.
The term “Grammy consideration” is often misunderstood. It doesn’t mean nomination; rather, it’s an early stage in the Grammy Awards selection process. Here’s how it works:
Artists or labels submit eligible songs and albums to the Recording Academy.
The Academy screens each entry to confirm eligibility based on release dates and category fit.
Once cleared, the songs appear on a ballot that voting members — musicians, producers, and other professionals — review and rank.
The most-voted songs in each category move on to become official Grammy nominees.
The 68th Grammy Awards nominations will be announced in November 2025, with the main ceremony scheduled for early 2026.