The complete nomination list for the 4th Annual HiPipo Music Awards was released yesterday by HiPipo (U) Limited.
The nominations were a comprehensive reflection of the Ugandan Music Industry 2015 performance, coming from over 30,000 nomination forms filled up by different music stakeholders including fans, media, and artistes. #HMA2016 will be held on Saturday 30th January, 2016 at Kampala Serena Hotel.
Under the theme, The Fans Decide, voting in 26 categories will kick off on 7th December and will go on until 30th January 2016. The voting will be done through SMS and Online platforms with a 70:30 contribution respectively. Two categories will be purely determined by a panel of Judges and thus will not require any public voting. These are: Life Time Achievement Award and Video Trailblazer Award.
This year’s HiPipo Music Awards are bigger and better. Among other things, a lucky fan who will take part in the voting will win a Black Convertible Peugeot 207 through a draw to be conducted on the event day. The winners of Best Regional Song and Best Breakthrough Artiste will get a mega recording deal from a popular studio.
While releasing the nominations, HiPipo CEO, Innocent Kawooya, said; “For the whole year, we have been following the music industry closely. In September, we kicked off the nomination process. Over 30,000 nomination forms were filled and returned. I am pleased to inform you that today, we have the complete list of nominees.”
He added: “#HMA2016 nomination list has those Artistes and Songs that got the highest number of nomination mentions from the forms filled by key stakeholders such as fans, musicians and media. Those on the list are the most deserving Artistes. As we have always said, we are not in this to appease anyone. This platform was established to appreciate Ugandan and East and African talent. Since its launch nine years ago, HiPipo has been and still committed to rewarding the very best. I congratulate all the nominees.”
The voting in #HMA2016 will kick off on Monday 7th December and will run until January 30th 2015. To this, Innocent said; “We are finalizing our voting systems. Both the SMS and Online Voting platforms will be easy to use and are technologically secure. Each and every vote counts.”
Here is the full list of nominees. For the latest updates and breaking news about #HMA2016. Keep logged on to www.hipipomusicawards.com , our Facebook and Twitter pages.
HiPipo Music Awards 2016 Full List of Nominees
Best Audio Producer
D-King
Nessim
Dr Fizol
Diggy Baur
Paddyman
Washington
Best Video Producer
Savy Films – Sasha Vybz
Noltomax Georgeous Films Inc
Jahlive
Grate Make
Meddie Menz
Best Song Writer
Naava Grey
A Pass
Ssozi Moses
Moses Radio
Chris Evans
Best Hip Hop Song
Byayanga by Mun G
Empisa by Ruyonga Ft St. Nellysade & Nandujja
Kigozi (Iko Hivi) by Navio
Omwoto by Gravity Omutujju
Sirina Malala by Victor Kamenyo
Best RnB Song
Kikole Manye by Hindu Asha
Never Been Loved by Maurice Kirya
Woman by Julianah Kanyomozi
Alib’omu by Naava Grey
Simple Gal by Lillian Mbabazi
Linda by Rema and Chris Evans
Best Ragga Dancehall Song
Bakuwe Kyonywa by Nutty Neithan
Friendly Match by Ziza Bafana & Zanie Brown
Wah Kinda Old Skool by Bebe Cool
Shy Gal by Naira Ali & Ziza Bafana
Ndimukodo by Navio & Cindy
Best Reggae Song
Go Mama by Bebe Cool
Kiggwa Leero by Bobi Wine
Wuuyo by A Pass
Jungle by Levixone
Don’t Cry by Radio & Weasel Ft. Wizkid
Best Religious Song
Kijja Kuggwa by Julie Mutesasira
Saum Kareem by Swahaba Kasumba
Samanya by Levixone and Akello
David Lutalo by Mukama katonda
Mercy Mercy by Pastor Wilson Bugembe
Best Band Song
Nkuze by Maureen Nantume
Manya by David Lutalo
Waliwo Ekibanja by Mary Bata
Nalwawo by Chris Evans
Embeera Ya Sente by Ronald Mayinja
Sonyiwa Banno by Catherine Kusasira
Best Folk/Kadongo Kamu Song
Lweera by Vicent Segawa
Akalulu by Saava Karim
Olee by Lary Chary
Era Kale by Musisi Joseph and Kazibwe Kapo
Etofaali by Abdul Mulaasi
Best Zouk Song
Memories by A Pass & Lillian Mbabazi
Mbulira by Evelyn Lagu
Katono Katono by Winnie Nwagi
Mbiro Mbiro by Eddy Kenzo
Akatonotono by Rema Namakula
Best Afrobeat Song
Mpulunguse by Diana Nalubega
Translator by Kapalaga
Juicy by Radio and Weasel
Bikoola by Irene Ntale Ft Radio and Weasel
Kamboyine by Maro
Bwerere by Dr Jose Chameleone
Best Afropop Song
Tusasanya by BigEye
Koona by Spice Diana and Pallaso
Nipe Yote by Sheebah
Am Bad by Aziz Azion
Free Style – Eddy Kenzo and Okay Funky
Otubatisa – Sheebah and Irene Ntale
Best Regional Song
Mukidongo by Easy Boy Ft Kalifah AgaNaga (West)
Mureebe by Ray G Rhiganz (West)
Weakness by Penny Patra (West)
Nshagala by Megatone & Lady Mariam (West)
Umumasaba by Kmas (East)
Kyododo by Gibson ft Son J (East)
Akwatat by Genious Drey (East)
Go On – Pine Avenue 5 All Stars and Barbi Jay (North)
I Leng by Cool Jmo Ft Candy (West Nile)
Okello Wod Luo by Pretty B (North)
Nkulembela by Becky (South)
Omukajanga by Jose MC Da Virus (South)
Wansesera by Tony Rich (South)
Best DJ
DJ Shiru
DJ Roja
DJ Slick Stuart
DJ Hearts
DJ Mark
B2K
DJ Baby Love
East Africa Best Video
Nka Paradizo by Priscillah Ft Meddy (Rwanda)
Chukua Hatua by Stella Mwangi (Kenya)
Shake Yo Bam Bam by Sauti Sol (Kenya)
Nana by Diamond Platnumz Ft Mr Flavour (Tanzania)
Nobody But Me by Vanessa Mdee Ft. K.O (Tanzania)
Siri Zari by Sheebah (Uganda)
East Africa Super Hit
Weka Weka by P Unit (Kenya)
Sura Yako by Sauti Sol (Kenya)
Nana by Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Nobody But Me by Vanessa Mdee Ft. K.O (Tanzania)
Mwana by Alikiba (Tanzania)
Nka Paradizo by Priscillah Ft Meddy (Rwanda)
Till I Die by Urban boyz Ft Riderman (Rwanda)
Woman by Juliana Kanyomozi (Uganda)
Most Active Fans Group
Gagamel Phamily
Team Jose Chameleone
Team Radio & Weasel
Fire Base Army
Team Juliana Kanyomozi
Artist of the Year
Ziza Bafana
Sheebah
Rema Namakula
Radio and Weasel
Juliana Kanyomozi
Irene Ntale
Eddy Kenzo
David Lutalo
Bobi Wine
Bebe Cool
Best Male Artist
Bebe Cool
Eddy Kenzo
David Lutalo
Ziza Bafana
Bobi Wine
Best Female Artist
Rema Namakula
Juliana Kanyomozi
Irene Ntale
Sheebah
Lillian Mbabazi
Best Music Group
Radio and Weasel
City Rock Entertainment
New Eagles
Golden Band
Big Talent
Best Breakthrough Artist
Winnie Nwagi
Beenie Gunter
Rhoda K Shelbie
Sasha Brighton
Nutty Neithan
Victor Kamenyo
Album of the Year
Go Mama by Bebe Cool
Sounds of Naira Ali
The Album by Naava Grey
Mwooyo by Maurice Kirya
Lillian Mbabazi by Lillian Mbabazi
Video of the Year
Everywhere I Go by Bebe Cool
Busaabala by Maurice Kirya
Siri Zari by Sheebah
Kigozi by Navio
Simple Girl by Lillian Mbabazi
Song of the Year
Juicy by Radio and Weasel
Friendly Match by Ziza Bafana and Zanie Brown
Manya by David Lutalo
Woman by Juliana Kanyomozi
Kiggwa Leero by Bobi Wine