The 8th edition of Hipipo music awards went down on Saturday 16th March at Kampala Serena Hotel, with both glamorous awarding and red carpet moments attracting a record breaking attendance countrywide.
This was also spiced with performances from Ugandan artists; Sheebah, David Lutalo, John Blaq, Nina Roz, Levixone, Kenneth Mugabi, The Ghetto Kids.
Guest artists such as; Yovi (Nigeria), Roberto (Zambia) and Joanita Zachariassen (Denmark) honored their invites to the awards and couldn’t hesitate to pull-up massive performances for the night.
Artists, Sheebah Karungi and David Lutalo emerged the best artist as they scooped more accolades than any other artist.
Here is a full list of winners;
AFRICA.
- Africa’s Number 1 – Diamond Platnumz
- Africa Best Male Artist – Diamond Platnumz
- Africa Best Female Artist – Tiwa Savage
- Africa Song of The Year – King Monada (Malwedhe (Collapse Song))
- Africa Video of The Year – Shatta Wale (Gringo)
- Best Francophone Africa Act – Fally Ipupa Ft. Keblack & Naza (Mannequin)
- Best Song from Western Africa – Davido (Assurance)
- Best Song from Southern Africa – King Monada (Malwedhe (Collapse Song))
- Best Lusophone Africa Act – Mr. Bow (Eu Pago)
- Africa Fans Favorite Fresh Talent – Natacha (Burundi)
- Africa Must Watch AfroPop Artist – Yovi (Nigeria)
- Africa RnB Maestro – Roberto (Zambia)
- Africa Hip-Hop Maestro – Sarkodie and Navio
- Africa Best Group – Sauti Sol
EAST AFRICA
- Song of The Year Kenya – Sauti Sol Ft Nyashinski (Short N Sweet)
- Song of The Year Tanzania – Alikiba (Mvumo Wa Radi)
- Song of The Year Rwanda – Passy Ft. Butera Knowless (Mbaye Wowe)
- Rwanda Video of The Year – Bruce Melodie (Blocka)
- Tanzania Video of The Year – Mbosso (Hodari)
- Kenya Video of The Year – Victoria Kimani (Wonka)
- East Africa Super Hit – Harmonize Ft. Diamond Platnumz (Kwangwaru)
- East Africa Best Video – Vanessa Mdee Ft. Gnako (Wet)
UGANDA.
- Artist of The Year – Sheebah Karungi
- Best Female Artist – Sheebah Karungi
- Best Male Artist – David Lutalo
- Best Duo/Group – Voltage Music | Aka Kent & Flosso
- Best Breakthrough Artist – Nina Roz and Chosen Becky
- Best A-Cappella Group – Jehovah Shalom
- Must Watch Male Talent – John Blaq
- Must Watch Female Talent – Nshuti S Mbabazi
- Best DJ – Dj Slick Stuart & Dj Roja
- Album of The Year – Sheebah Karungi (Omwooyo album)
- Video of The Year – Irene Namatovu (Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi (Director NG Films))
- Song of The Year (Uganda) – Bobi Wine (Kyarenga (Producer Sir Dan Magic))
- Best Audio Producer – Nessim Pan Production
- Best Video Director – Nolton and George (NG Filmz)
- Best Song Writer – Dokta Brain
- Best Hip-Hop/Rap Song – Feffe Bussi (Who Is Who)
- Best Rnb Song – Cosign (Obeera Wa)
- Best Soul Song – Kenneth Mugabi – (Nkwegomba)
- Best Ragga/Dancehall Song – Lydia Jazmine & Daddy Andre (You and Me)
- Best Reggae Song – Naava Grey (Nvuuma)
- Best Band Song – Chris Evans Kaweesi and Maureen Nantume (Kisaaganda)
- Best Contemporary Folk Song – Irene Namatovu (Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi)
- Best Kadongo Kamu Song – Jackie Kizito (Tufumba Fekka)
- Best Zouk Song – Chosen Becky (Bankunza)
- Best Afrobeat – Song Sheebah (Wankona)
- Best Afropop Song – Vinka (Chips Na Ketchup)
- Best Social Message – Maureen Nantume – (Akambe (Written By Desire Kats))
- Supa Diva Stand Out Act – Winnie Nwagi (Matala)
- Best School Act – Kyaddondo SS Matugga (Welcome To My World)
- Best Religious Song – Swahaba Kasumba (Omwezi Guno)
- Best Gospel Song – Levixone (Turn The Replay)
- Best Gospel Video – Baby Gloria (Mbu Ndi Lubuto)
- Best Religious Video – Ntanda Umar Samir (Subhanallah)
- Written Record Of The Year – Fik Fameica – Property
- Best Artist In Diaspora – Mc Norman
- Best UG Collabo – DJ Slick Stuart & Roja Ft. King Saha (Very Well)
- Best Cross Boarder Collabo – B2c Ft. The Ben (No You, No Life)
- Best On-Stage Performer – Roden Y Kabako
- Best Choreography – Ghetto Kids Triplets
- Best Song from Eastern Region Kim Nana – Podium
- Best Song from Northern Region Adong – Yata
- Best Song from Southern Region – Lindah Blessing for Ntegedde
- Best Song from Western Region – Amani Amaniga for Karamu
- Best Cinematography – Pest Grate Make For Fik Fameica And Wembly Mo – Sconto
- Best MDD Act – Amooti Omubalanguzi for Apaasa Paas
- Life Time Achievement Award – Annet Nandujja
- Video Trailblazer Award – Coopy Bly for Wakayima
- Decade Afrotunes Lyricist – David Lutalo
- Best Global Act – Joanita Zachariassen
- National Medal of Honor for Arts and Sports – Golola Moses
- Genius Producer of the Generation – Henry Kiwuwa
- Commendation for Social Responsibility – Ghetto King, Nick Rasta
- Commend Youth Industrial Innovator (Certificate) – Uganda ONE CAR
Congratulations to all winners!
