Groove Awards 2011 Winners

The just concluded Groove Awards saw various new faces awarded for their efforts in the gospel arena. The highlight was when Daddy Owen gave his award for Male Artiste of the Year to Juliani saying, “he is an artiste who deserves it and is yet to be recognised for his efforts”. This was Daddy Owen’s fourth award for the evening after scooping three other award for his collaborative single Saluti that features other acts like Esther Wahome, Emmy Kosgei and Kambua. The awards include Collabo of the Year, Song of the Year and Video of the Year.

 

MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Daddy Owen
 Jimmi Gait
Juliani
 Kevohyout
 Man Ingwe
 Paul Mwai

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Alice Kamande
 Anastacia Mukabwa
 Betty Bayo
 Hellenah Ken
 Eunice Njeri
 Marion Shako

DUO/GROUP OF THE YEAR
 Adawnage Band
 Alemba & Sadic
BMF
 D-Serve
 Maximum Melodies
 Tetete

NEW ARTIST/GROUP OF THE YEAR
 Andy Mburu
 DK
 Izzo
 Kiproh
Marvelous
 MC Dice

SONG OF THE YEAR
 I live for You – BMF
 Kiatu Kivue – Anastacia Mukabwa
 Manyunyu – Jimmi Gait and Rufftone
Saluti – Daddy Owen and Friends
 Siyabonga – Betty Bayo
 Tigana na adu – Dennis Mutara

WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
 Ananijali – Andy Mburu
I’m in the Race- Paul Mwai
Haujanisahau – Lydia Joy Kaimuri
 Munyunyizi Wangu – Sarah K
 Nashukuru – Mercylinah
 Sitarudi Kuwa Vile – Hellenah Ken

ALBUM OF THE YEAR
 Determination – Kevohyout
 Manze ni God – Maximum Melodies
 Natamani – Eunice Njeri
Racing Up – Paul Mwai
 Shukrani – Marion Shako
 Siyabonga – Betty Bayo

HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
 ADIOS – Astar
 Alter Ego – XPO
 Dance – Bupe
Hello – Juliani
 On and on – MC Dice
 Sunday Christian Remix – Izzo

AUDIO PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
 Bosire
Dr. Eddie
 John Nyika
 John Wachira
 Sammy Gitonga
 Saint P

VIDEO PRODUCER
 Dr. Eddie
J Blessing
GNPI
 Lampstand
 Sakata
 Washamba

VIDEO OF THE YEAR
 Dance – Bupe
 Dream Again – Kanjii
 Hitho – Mr. T ft. Allan Aaron
 I Live for You – BMF
 Upendo Ule Ule – Alice Kamande
Saluti – Daddy Owen

COLLABO OF THE YEAR
 Avandu Vasunga – Hey Z & Key Z
 Hitho – Mr. T & Allan Aaron
 Kiatu Kivue – Anastacia Mukabwa Ft. Rose Muhando
 Manyunyu – Jimmi Gait Ft. Rufftone
 Nifungue – Alemba & Sadic Ft. Kaberere
Saluti – Daddy Owen and Friends

RAGGA/REGGAE SONG OF THE YEAR
 Asante – Mr. Googz
 Criticize – Tapa Gyal
 Determination – Kevohyout
 Falling – Kiproh Ft. Rufftone
 No Stop – Lonesome & JB Son De Fada
Praise Him – Alemba & Sadic

DANCE GROUP OF THE YEAR
 Alabaster
 C4C
 ICED
 Incense
Saints
 Spartans

GOSPEL RADIO SHOW OF THE YEAR
 Activate – HOPE FM
Gospel Sunday – MILELE FM
Jam 316 – RADIO 316
 Shangilia – HOPE FM
 The Sound – CAPITAL FM
 Trinity connect – HOMEBOYZRADIO

GOSPEL TV SHOW OF THE YEAR
 Gospel garage – K24
Crossover 101 – NTV
 Kubamba – CITIZEN TV
 Kuwa tofauti – FAMILY TV
 Off the hook – KTN
 Rauka – CITIZEN TV

RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
 Eva Muriri – MILELE FM
 DJ GG – HOMEBOYZ RADIO
 James Okumu – HOPE FM
 Justus Owaka – HOPE FM
 Tina Nzuki – RADIO 316
Syombua wa Mwele – MUSYI FM

DJ OF THE YEAR
 DJ G.G
 DJ Johnnie Celeb
 DJ Krowbar
 DJ Mo
DJ Sadiq
 DJ Sanch

RIFT VALLEY SONG OF THE YEAR
Chesireret – Emily Chebet
 Inetgei – Lilian Rotich
 Imongu Jetuora – Elizabeth Jepchirchir
 Maimye – Stephen Misoi
 Mestowot – Jeff Cheruiyot
 Sigiriet – Joel Kimeto

EASTERN SONG OF THE YEAR
 Avinzani – Justus Ngemu
 Urogowcwa Ngai – Easterneez
 Kwata Kawaya – Mbuvi
Mivango Ya Amaitha – John Mbaka
 Ngagukiira Njesu – Caroline Kirima
 Ngeethiwa Vo – Lazaro muli

CENTRAL SONG OF THE YEAR
 Ciiraniro – Wakabura Joseph
 Kaba Kwiyaria – Ben Githae
 Muturire – Jane Muthoni
 Munduiriri – Betty Bayo
 Ndigiuga Ndudathimete – Loise Kim
Tigana na Andu – Dennis Mutara

NYANZA SONG OF THE YEAR
 Batimayo – Douglas Otiso
 Jarwana Manowara – Esther Williams
 Ogosesenigwa Gusii – Kepha Onyancha
Owinjore Gi Pako – Carol Nyakwaka
Ngimana – Maureen Awour (Nyar Jerusalem)
 Ngimana Duto – Lilian Otieno

COAST OF THE YEAR
Adonai – Marion Shako
 Ameniita – Ambrose Kazungu
 Hakuna kama wewe – Friend Martin
 Kiatu Kivue – Anastacia Mukabwa
 Mghenyi waloli – Samuel Mwanjala
 Nakupenda Bwana – Ruth Njambi

WESTERN SONG OF THE YEAR
 Hulira Okhusia – Ev. Joseph Shisia
 Mwami Aletsa – Gloria Muliro
 Ndakhuyanza – Ilagosa wa Ilagosa
Vuyanzi – Lynett Wephukulu
 Yesu Omuyeti Wabalekhwa – Naomi Nyongesa.
 Yesu Yangula – Man Ingwe

ARTIST OF THE YEAR (UGANDA)
Exodus
 G-Way
 Judith Babirye
 Ken Mziki
 Morgan Isaac
 Wilson Bugembe

ARTIST OF THE YEAR (TANZANIA)
 Bahati Bukuku
 Bonnie Mwaitigi
Christina Shusho
 Neema Mwaipopo
 Rose Muhando
 Upendo Nkone

ARTIST OF THE YEAR (RWANDA)
 Aime Umiwana
 Aline Gahongayire
Blessed Sisters
Dominic Nic
 Gaby Irene Kamanzi
 Nyamitari Patrick

ARTIST OF THE YEAR (SOUTHERN SUDAN)
Gen. Manasseh Mathiang
 Lasuba
 Mary botol
 Star eagles
Suraya
Victoria

ARTIST OF THE YEAR (BURUNDI)
Ange Channel Ngabire
David Ndikumana
Joy Nkundimana
Fortrand Bigirimana
Nicole Irakoze
Willy Uwiteye

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR
Mary Atieno Ominde

SKIZA RING BACK TONE OF THE YEAR
Rose Muhando