At the 2023 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMAs), Kenyan singer Nadia Mukami secured a triumph, triumphing over Bongo music sensation Zuchu and other formidable contenders in the Best Female East Africa category.

Mukami stood as the sole Kenyan artist to clinch an award at the gala hosted in Dallas, Texas, US on Sunday, September 17, 2023. With a sense of pride, she embraced her newly bestowed title of "Queen of East Africa."

“The Biggest celebration: THE WEIGHT LOSS 🙏 I feel like God’s Favorite because I really struggled for months and I hated music videos and pictures in General! I thank God for his unconditional love and always giving me 3 things! Grace, Mercy & Favor. Queen of the East is my New Name Now🇰🇪 Thank you @afrimma,” Mukami wrote on social media.

The AFRIMMAs 2023 saw several remarkable victors, including Diamond Platnumz (Best Male East Africa), AKA (Best Male Southern Africa – posthumous), and Fally Ipupa (Best Francophone, and recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award).
Mukami's win stands as a momentous milestone for the Kenyan music scene, underscoring her exceptional talent and unwavering dedication. She serves as an inspiration to numerous aspiring artists, showcasing that with determination, anything is attainable.