Voting opens for Groove Awards Kenya

Voting was officially opened today and the public has until midnight on 23 June to vote for their favourite categories via the Groove Awards official website. 

Leading the pack with seven nominations is Jabidii who was nominated in the Song of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Collabo of the Year and Dance Style/Song of the Year. He was nominated for two awards in the Teens' Choice Song of the Year cateogry.   

Following Jabidii with six nominations is Gloria Muliro who was nominated twice for the Praise and Worship Song of the Year Award as well as in the Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Collabo of the Year and Western Counties Song of the Year categories.

The awards are sponsored by telco Safaricom whose acting director, Charles Kare, said the company was keen to support the Kenyan gospel industry.

“We are truly honoured to be in a position to recognise and celebrate today’s talented artists and their contribution to the growth of the gospel music industry,” he said.

“The theme of this year’s awards show is, Rebuild, Restore and Reclaim. It encourages a spirit of togetherness highlighting the importance of all in working towards the end goal of shaping culture.”

Below is the full list of nominees:

Artist of the Year

• Eko Dydda
• Gloria Muliro
• Guardian Angel
• Mercy Masika
• Moji Shortbabaa
• Recapp

Song of the Year

• ‘Kuzitoka’ – Moji Shortbabaa
• ‘Nadeka’ – Guardian Angel
• ‘Narudisha’ – Gloria Muliro  
• ‘Ndogo Ndogo’ –David Wonder and Bahati  
• ‘Odi Dance’ – Timeless Noel, Jabidii and Hype Ochi
• ‘Shule Yako’ – Mercy Masika

Teens Choice Song of the Year

• ‘ Chini Ya Mwamba’ – Masterpiece
• ‘Gathigiriri’ – Kaymo and Stigah
• ‘Kula Neno’ –Timeless Noel, Jabidii and Hype Ochi
• ‘Pull Up’ – Mr Seed
• ‘Shoot Satan’ – Jabidii
• ‘Tunaskuma’ – Majic Mike

Breakthrough Artist of the Year

• Bire The Vocalist
• David Wonder
• F.M.P.
• Havoc Kid
• Jabidii
• Masterpiece

Hip hop Song of the Year

• ‘Cheki Vile’ – Eko Dydda
• ‘Kamnda Full’ – Kamlesh Kagaba
• ‘Loving 254’ – Rigga
• ‘Niko Kwa Mtaa’ – Maluda
• ‘Sishikiki’ – Stone Jiwe
• ‘Wacha’ – Recapp

Reggae/Ragga Song of the Year

•  ‘Godly Love Remix' – Mannaseh and Friends
•  ‘Hide and Seek’– Alemba and Hope Kid
•  ‘Nyam Nyam’ – Dafari
•  ‘One Day’ – Warda
•  ‘Shoot Satan’ – Jabidii
•  ‘What A Man’ – Havoc

Praise and Worship Song of the Year

•  'Egemeo' – Godwill Babbete
•  ‘Hossana’ – Frank
•  ‘Huniachi’ – Reuben Kigame and Gloria Muliro
•  ‘Jehovah’ – Sarah K
•  ‘Kaa Nami’ – Pastor Anthony Musembi
•  ‘Narudisha’ – Gloria Muliro
•  ‘Namba Moja’– Eric Smith
•  ‘Wanishangaza’– Eunice Njeri
•  ‘Wewe Ni Mungu’ – Neema K
•  ‘Yahweh’ – Alice Kimanzi and Bethu

Collabo of the Year

•  ‘Hajawai Niangusha’ – Guardian Angel, Moji Shortbabaa and KD Kwenye Beat
•  ‘Huniachi’ – Reuben Kigame and Gloria Muliro
•  ‘Kwa Magoti’ – Noushka and Daddy Owen
•  ‘Ndogo Ndogo’ – David Wonder and Bahati
•  ‘Odi Dance’ – Timeless Noel, Jabidii and Hype Ochi
•  ‘Pigana Nao – Stephen Kasolo and Martha Mwaipaji
•  ‘Subiri’ – Mercy Masika, Evelyne Wanjiru and Emmy Kosgei
•  ‘Ujulikane’ – Laura Karwirwa and Alice Kimanzi

Music Video of the Year

•  ‘Amka Ucheze’ – Janet Otieno and Weezdom
•  ‘Count Your Blessings’ – Kambua  
•  ‘Jigi Jigi’ – Willy Paul  
•  ‘Kwa Magoti’ – Noushka and Daddy Owen
•  ‘Lihimidi Jina Lake’ – Joyce Omondi
•  ‘Shine’ – Hope Kid  

Dance Style/Song of the Year

•  ‘Ebisiyah’ – Gudah Man
•  ‘Gathigiriri’ – Kaymo and Stigah
•  ‘Kula Neno’ – Timeless Noel, Jabidiia and Hype Ochi
•  ‘Odi Dance’ – Timeless Noel, Jabidii and Hype Ochi
•  ‘Zigwembe’ – Bruz Newton

Rift Valley Counties Song of the Year

• ‘Arusi’ – Cyrus Koech
• ‘Atiriren’ – Maggy Cheruyot
• ‘Legetyo’ – Mwalimu Kendagor
• ‘Ogas Okwek’ – Eunice Langat
• ‘Olkerempe’ – Maryanne Tutuma
• 'Ongechomyen’ – Mum Cherop

Coastal Counties Song of the Year

• ‘Amelipa’ – Princess Farida
• ‘Ataregesha’ – Mercy D Lai 
• ‘Mungu Yu Mwema’ – Laban Mwang’ombe
• ‘Shukuru’ – Cate Njane
• ‘Sitasahau’ – Eve Bahati
• ‘Watangoja Sana’ – Annastacia Mukabwa

Central Counties Song of the Year

•  ‘Githima’ – Laban Mwang’ombe
•  ‘John Praise’ – Waweru
•  ‘Gutanatuka’ – Phyllis Mbuthia
•  ‘Irema’ – Shiru Wa GP
•  ‘Kiugo Original’ – Racheal Ngigi
•  ‘Ngai Murathimi’ – Ruth Wamuyu
•  ‘Ngita Ya Daudi’ – Sammy Irungu

Nyanza Counties Song of the Year

•  ‘Chung Yamo Yesu’ – Josephine Mary
•  ‘Come To Me’ – Shiru Wa GP and Fenny Kerubo
•  ‘Minto’ – Douglas Otiso
•  ‘Ololweny Yesu’ – Evaline Muthoka
•  ‘Waruaki’ – John Okidi
•  ‘Wir Mari’ – Jalogo Elijah

Hypeman/MC of the Year

•  Gudah Man
•  MC Acts
•  MC Ivy
•  MC Neb
•  MC Price
•  Timeless Noel

Breakthrough DJ of the Year

•  Dan Tha Dj
•  DJ Bob
•  DJ Klifftah
•  DJ Nicks
•  DJ Nitrax
•  DJ Terrots

Media Personality of the Year

•  Amani Aila
•  Anthony Ndiema
•  DJ Gee Gee
•  DJ Mo
•  DJ Ruff
•  DJ Sadic
•  DJ Soxxy
•  Tina Nzuki