By Wycliff G; Ugandan singers Eddy Kenzo & John Blaq had a blissful moment during the recently concluded 2020 HiPipo Music Awards on Friday 29th May.
Unlike other events, the 9th edition awards’ grand finale was held in a virtual mode after the global outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic.
The live streamed event also exhibited remarkable performances from; Sheebah Karungi, Roden Y Kabako, Kenneth Mugabi, Triplets Ghetto Kids, among others.
Here is full list of winners:
Africa’s Number 1 – Eddy Kenzo (Uganda)
Africa Song of The Year Bigtril – Parte After Parte (Uganda)
Best Song from Francophone Africa Innoss’B – Yope (DRC)
Best Song from Western Africa Joeboy – Baby (Nigeria)
Best Song from Southern Africa King Monada- Chuwana (South Africa)
Best Song from Northern/Arabic Africa Mohamed Ramadan – Mafia
Africa Fans Favorite Fresh Talent – Mbosso (Tanzania)
East Africa:
Kenya Best Act Otile Brown X Khaligraph Jones – Japo Kidogo
Tanzania Best Act Diamond Platnumz – The One
Rwanda Best Act Deejay Pius – Homba Homboka (High Heels)
Burundi Best Act Natacha -Ufise Gute
East Africa Super Hit Diamond Platnumz – The One (Tanzania)
Uganda:
Artist of The Year – Eddy Kenzo
Best Female Artist – Sheebah
Best Male Artist – Eddy Kenzo
Best Breakthrough Artist – John Blaq
Best A-Cappella Group – Jehovah Shalom
Must Watch Talent – Lydia Bless
Best DJ – DJ Slick Stuart & Dj Roja
Video of The Year Kabako – Sabisubira
Song of The Year (Uganda) John Blaq – Do Dat
Best Audio Producer – Ronnie on Dis One
Best Video Director – Nolton And George (NG Filmz)
Best Song Writer – Daddy Andre
Best Hip-Hop/Rap Song Bigtril – Parte After Parte
Best Soul Song Kenneth Mugabi – Oliwa
Best Ragga/Dancehall Song Sheebah x Orezi – Sweet Sensation
Best Reggae Song Fille & Voltage Music – Squeeze
Best Band Song Chris Evans – Call Me
Best Contemporary Folk Song Da Agent & Betinah Fasie – Bamungamba
Best Kadongo Kamu Song Kasule Cereste – Stress Free
Best Zouk Song B2C & Rema – Gutujja
Best Afrobeat Song John Blaq – Do Dat
Best Afropop Song John Blaq – Ebyalagirwa
Best Social Message David Lutalo – Ensi
Best School Act Amasomero G’abazira Ba Cbs – Happy Birthday Ssaabasajja.
Best Religious/Gospel Act Levixone Ft. Timeless Noel – Chikibombe
Written Record Of The Year Spice Diana & Ray G writer for Omusheshe
Best Collabo B2C & Rema – Gutujja
Best Choreography – Ghetto Kids Triplets
Best Song from Eastern Region Irene Kayemba – Kankinemu
Best Song from Northern Region Professor Maros – Med Mac
Best Song from Southern Region – Mayor Chris Johnz (Nkooye Obwomu)
Best Song from Western Region – Ray G (Weeshe)
Best Cinematography/Editing – Martin Beta for Ogwo (Eddy Kenzo ft Wembly Mo Foundation)
Most Stylish Artist – Fik Fameika
Best Rnb Song Slick Stuart, DJ Roja – Sunday ft. Allan Toniks
Video Trail Blazer – Masaka Kids Afrikana
Exceptional Young – Act Fresh Kid
Life Time Achievement Award – Moses Matovu of Afrigo Band
Producer of the Generation Dr. Tee – Kazibwe Travis
Golden Medal of Honour for Supporting Preservation Ugandan Sound and Identity – Gen. Salim Saleh
We congratulate all winners!
