The Kisima Music Awards, the Kenyan equivalent of the Grammys, finally took place last weekend in Nairobi. Only that this time around there is no mention of it in the mainstream media. I have no idea why but all doesn’t seem to be well because the event has been postponed several times and was last held in 2007.

 

Politics aside, the annual award recognizes outstanding achievement in the Kenyan music industry. Here at KenTunes, we would like to congratulate the winners, and also all the nominees. Below is a list of the nominees and the winners of the various categories (asterix).

 

Urban Fusion Female

Atemi Oyungu - Speechless

Kambua – Nishikilie*

Marion Shako - Ahadi Zake

Nyota Ndogo - Natafuta

 

Urban Fusion Male

Aaron Rimbui - Sauti

Chizi - Shamba La Wanyama*

Eric Wainaina - Fancy Car

Kanjii Mbugua - What If

 

Urban Fusion Group

Just A Band - Oh Ndio

Pentamony - Ombi*

Zanaziki - Nonii Njui

 

Ethnic Fusion Artiste/Group

Mbuvi - Kivevelo*

Onyi Papa J - ODM

Webuye Jua Kali - Mangangule

 

Gospel Female Artiste

Eunice Njeri - Umeniweza

Haimie - Sema

Marion Shako - Ahadi Zake*

Sarah K - Nina Sababu

 

Gospel Male Artiste

Astar - In The Name Of Jesus

Bantu - Ka Umeokoka

Ben Githae - Timiza Maono

Jimmi Gait - Muhadhara*

 

Gospel Group

Cubanotics - Backslide

Eternal MCs Ft. Fatmod - Whose Side

M.O.G - Zing Zing*

Wernono Family - Wernono Anthem

 

Benga Artiste

Double S - Viji Mambo

Makibi James - Hau Niho Turi

Otieno Small - Agwambo

Peter Kigia - Nondakwiraga*

 

Benga Group

Deux Vultures - Mfupi

Generation Africa Band - Kamata Jembe

Masue International Band - Mbisu Mbiu*

 

Boomba Female Artiste

Binti Afrika - Take It Slow

Hotty - Songa Mbali

Laety - Msanii

Mimmo - Best Friend*

 

Boomba Male Artiste

Jua Cali - Ngeli Ya Genge

Kenrazy - Ti Chi

Kenzo - Mama Milka*

Mejja- Jana Kuliendaje

Nameless - Salari

 

Boomba Group

Eklektics - Changamka

Kleptomaniax - Magentic

P-Unit - Kushoto Kulia*

The Angels - Vitu Nalike

Wakimbizi - Jogoo Remix

 

Hip Hop Female Artiste

STL - The Dreamer*

Baby Gangsta - Freaking Ya Beat

STL - Take It Back

Wiwy - Watch Out

 

Hip Hop Male Artiste

Abass - Chapaa*

Cannibal - Cannibal

G. Rongi Ft. Brayo - Mawitness

Sinpare - One More Step

 

Hip Hop Group

Kenyanna - Tumezuka

Ukoo Fulani - Burn Dem

Wakamba Wawili - Maskani*

Wenyeji Ft. Jua Cali - Kwenye Nyumba

 

Reggae Artist/Group

General Onyx - Niko Poa

Ras Luigi - Unite

Shamir - On Fire

Wahu - Sweet Love*

 

Ragga Artist/Group

M.O.G - Zing Zing*

Fisherman - Nikilia

Jah-Key Marley - Mpenzi

Susan Wangeci - My Love

 

Traditional Artist/Group

Osogo Winyo - Ang'eng'o

Waitherero - Wakimunya*

Webuye Jua Kali - Tindikti

 

Ensemble

Mavuno Worship Project - Your Love Has Set Me Free

St. Joseph Catholic Choir Migori - Njooni Tuimbe

Wakenya Pamoja - Wakenya Pamoja*

 

Song Of The Year Kenya  

Kenrazy - Ti Chi

Onyi Papa J - Raila Odm

P-Unit - Kushoto Kulia

Wahu - Sweet Love*

Wakenya Pamoja - Wakenya Pamoja

 

Song Of The Year Uganda  

Dr Propa - Nakubipinga

Juliana Kanyomozi - Diana

Michael Ross - Nkwetaaga

Navio - Bugumu*

Radio And Weasel - Nakudata

 

Song Of The Year Tanzania  

Ali Kiba - Mac Muga

Kassim - Haiwezekani

Matonya Ft. Lady Jaydee - Anita*

Nakaaya - Mr Politician

Tmk Wanaume - Dar Mpaka Moro

 

Video Of The Year Kenya

Jimmy Gait - Muhadhara

Kleptomaniax - Magnetic

Nameless - Salari*

Prezzo Ft. Kaz - Nataka Tupendane

Ukoo Flani - Burn Dem

 

Video Of The Year Uganda  

Kid Fox Ft. Bebe Cool - Busu

Kigambo Araali - Akadara*

Klear Kut - Klear Discussion

Navio - Bugumu

Radio And Weasel - Nakudata

 

Video Of The Year Tanzania  

T.I.D. - Nyota Yako*

A.Y And Mwana F.A - Nangoja Ageuke

Lady Jaydee - Siku Hazigandi

Marlaw - Bembeleza

Z.Anto Ft. Pingu - Binti Kiziwi

 

Songwriter Of The Year

Atemi Oyungu (Tim Rimbui) - Oh Wee

Chizi (Dan Aceda/Tim Rimbui) - Shamba La Wanyama*

Nyota Ndogo (Nyota Ndogo) - Mama

Pine Creek Artists (Chris Adwar) - Amani

Wakenya Pamoja (Robert Kamanzi) - Wakenya Pamoja

 

Best Collaboration (E.A)

Matonya & Jaydee - Anita

DNA & P-Unit - Una*

Juliana & Bushoke - Usiende Mbali

Nonini, Qchilla & Professor Jay - Kumekucha

Amani & Ay - Usiwe Mbali

 

Most Promising Artist

Baby Gangsta

Haimie

Kenrazy

Kenzo

Mejja *

 

Male Artist Of The Year (E.A)

Matonya

Mejja

Nameless *

Navio

Onyi Papa J

 

Female Artist Of The Year (E.A)

Juliana Kanyomozi

Lady Jaydee

Marion Shako *

Nyota Ndogo

STL

 

Group Of The Year (E.A)

Klear Kut

P-Unit

Tmk Wanaume

Ukoo Fulani *

Wakenya Pamoja

 

Social Responsibility

Achieng Abura - Nyungu Imevunjika

Jua Cali, Pam, Lenny & Others - Umoja

Pine Creek Artists - Amani

Wakenya Pamoja - Wakenya Pamoja*