South Sudan Music Awards 2021: All the nominees

Launched in 2019, the annual event celebrates South Sudanese singers, dancers, DJs, producers and comedians in South Sudan and the diaspora. 

"We are glad to have made it to November 2021 and experienced the growth of South Sudanese music despite the global pandemic, which greatly affected the artists," SSMA brand ambassador Moses Yasin told Music In Africa. "Entries were submitted for works published between November 2020 and October 2021. “We wish to assure everyone of our transparency in the whole process and request the members of the public to exercise their vote with total confidence."

Voting will open on 17 November at midnight and can be done via the SSMAs voting portal here.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Best African Act of the Year

• Beaty Toni – Mood
• Honey Franko – Yei
• Sweet J – Siri Ta Gelba
• Aleek Mamiir – Kubulo Nyiir Yirol
• Achai Wiir Bol Giir – Piiny Dan Cuk Ku Pal
• Larson Agok – Karac Wan Kan Ku Wan Yin

Best DJ of the Year 

• DJ Richy Fahad
• DJ Yenomatic
• DJ Yankee
• Selector Magok
• Selector T
• DJ Sanjose

Best Artist Manager

• Shamsh Musa – Cocosan
• Prince Martin – Silver X
• Donato – Ak Swaggah
• Lucky Charm – Lady Kola ft. John Frog
• Davido – Mb Laws
• Rocky Charles – Wj The King

Best Styled Video of the Year

• Kebir Wara – John Frog
• Whoolipa – Khim Swaqq
• Good Crazy – Beckie Johnz ft. Spice Diana
• Monia – Silver X
• Adungu – Bbg Fraternity
• Woman – Jay Dynamic

Best International Act

• Ammanie Illfated – Lies
• Amac Don – Jal Gol Teno
• Ejay Shotdown Boy – Boss
• Yaba Angelosi – Something About You
• Slate Nation – Deep Wata
• Ceaser Lok – Best Quality

Hit Song of the Year

• Ana Ya Arif – Hardlife Avenue Stars
• Monia – Silver X
• Risalla – Kanya Di Lion
• In Love With a Presenter – Juna De Star
• Muhaba – Lady Kola ft. Cindy
• My Story – WJ The King

Styled Artist of the Year

• Silver X
• Lul Simon
• Genesis Angel
• Khim Swag
• Trey David
• Macco Bwoy

Best Gospel Song of the Year

• My Everything – Prince Paradise
• Ana Bi Arfa – Lady Amina
• Saidu Ana – Mbaraza Emmanuel
• Shukran – Maboto Motivated
• Yapati Mugu – Dominic Living Wawa
• He Has Changed My Story – Naomi Juan

Best Gospel Artist of the Year

• Naomi Juan
• Mbaraza Emmanuel
• Lady Amina
• Prince Paradise
• Jungle Preacher
• Maboto Motivated

Best Music Album of the Year

• Love And Fame – Alijoma
• Hardlife Avenue Stars – Ana Ya Arif 
• Leilah Suzan and Princess Mary – The Name Jesus 
• Yanas – Yanas Revealed
• Naomi Juan – He Has Changed My Story 
• Lt Music – My Bestie Album 

Best Reggae Artist the Year

• DJ Martin
• Blue
• Isaka Number One
• Case Blanco
• Saab Jay
• Tvavy The Tablet

Best Dancehall Artist of the Year

• Yuppie Jay – Do That
• Rocky J – Lisa Suker
• Khim Swag -Dergel
• Lady Kola – Muhaba
• Young Bullet – Privacy
• Macco Bwoy – Bounce It Off

Best Song of the Year

• 'Ana Ya Arif' – Hardlife Avenue Stars
• 'Jealous' – Domi And Nasty J
• 'Nyan E Beny' – Alijoma
• 'She Means All The World' – Lil Been ft. Ymo
• 'Mata Kasuru' – Cocosan
• 'Jouza Ana' – Black Queen

Best Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

• Lord J – Moyo Ena
• Young Boy – Young Boy
• J Yang – Freedom
• Lushy K – Way Up
• King Juba – Raba Fi Zuruf
• Lil Been – Salam

Best Comedian of the Year

• Akau Jambo (Ak Dan)
• Feel Free
• Wokil Jescommando
• Ziko
• Comedian Kiden
• Manelson

Breakthrough Artist of the Year

• Navy Gabana – Zumba
• Nipsey Kid – Gisa Ta Muhaba
• Africana – Dandala
• Witty Miles – Moyo Ena
• Young Bullet – Privacy
• Warchild Beezy – Your Love

Best Collaboration (Locally) of the Year

• Jealous – Domi ft. Nasty J
• Hibu Ana – Coco San ft. Lady Kola
• My Ex – Young Boy ft. Linus The Genius
• Jeran Jeran – Wando Star ft. Best Boyz
• Sugar – Bravo Kiss ft. Lul Simon
• Mabi Waga – Keen Dizzy ft. Crazy Fox

Best Collaboration (Internationally) of the Year

• Warena – Mbogi Genje ft. Khaligraph Jones
• Muhaba – Lady Kola ft. Cindy Sanyu
• Good Crazy – Beckie Johnz ft. Spice Diana
• Gimme Love – Macco Bwoy ft. A Pass
• I Don’t Need Your Money – Mary Boyoi ft. Harmonize
• Yik A Poundo – Ceasar Lok ft. Trose

Best Producer of the Year

• Linus The Genius
• Slaughterman
• Producer Bobi
• Producer Zamba
• Lolly On The Beat
• Nasty J

Best Afro Beat Artist of the Year

• Fanan Ngala – Imanya
• Dj Cent -Binia Wau
• Macco Bwoy – Gimme Love ft. A Pass
• Wando Star – Maria
• Navy Boy -Kuruju
• Check B – Enemies Of Progress

Best Afro Dancehall Artist of the Year

• Viper Koko – Nani
• Ak Swaggah – Zee Beida
• Mizaya Emmy – Wodi Lo
• Kawaja Revolution -Tet Tet
• Jay Dynamic – Woman
• Rocky J – Bet Kun Wen

Best Male Vocal Artist of the Year

• Ymo – She Means The World
• Domi Dunia – Call Me
• Chris Mun – Todiri
• Lul Simon – Sugar
• Bul Bul – You’re A Queen
• Bravo Kiss – Lumda

Best Female Vocal Artist of the Year

• Amanie Illfated – Lies
• Minna Hockleyy -Come Back
• Yanas -My Song
• Irene Toss – Ride Or Die
• Naomi Juan – He Has Changed By Story
• Hani Breva – Hilim

Best Video Director of the Year 

• Bul Bul
• Aleon Visual
• K Pesa
• Dir Obeezy
• Emmanuel Ebo
• Bebe Pix

Best Female Artist of the Year 

• Lady Kola – Muhaba
• Beckie Johnz – Rotation
• Hani Breva – Hilim
• Juna De Star – Galam Taki
• Queen Zee – Mara Zol
• Neetah Baibe – Ibira Wu Ket

Best Male Artist of the Year 

• Alijoma – Nyan Enbeny
• Silver X – Monia
• Yaba Angelosi – Something About You
• Wj The King – My Story
• Cocosan – Kasuru
• Hard Life Avenue Stars – Wrong Number

Best Promoter of the Year 

• Lucky Charm – Lucky Charm Management
• Promoter K2 – K2 Promotions and Events
• Willy Amako – Willy Entertainment
• Donato – Donato Management
• King Mary – King Mary Entertainment
• Promoter Sam – Rock Star Promotion

Best R&B Artist of the Year

• Macco Bwoy – Crush
• Ak Jay – Telemundo
• Ammanie Illfated – Lies
• Bior Kissy – She Loves Me
• Bul Bul – You’re A Queen
• Tvavy De Tablet - You And I

Fans’ Favorite Artist of the Year

• Dynamq
• Alijoma
• Wj The King
• Emmanuel Kembe
• Lady Kola
• Lul Simon

Best Stage Performer

• Rocky J
• Rebecca Trey
• Wrong T
• Viper Koko
• Crazy Fox
• Juna De Star

Best New and Promising Artist

• Dandala – Juba Eye
• Filter Bob – Confused
• Pere Alu – So Crazy
• Sniper – Tamam
• Wing Bwoi – One Heart
• Talia Fisher – Too Much
• Jaiksana – Run

Overall Artist of the Year

• Yaba Angelosi -Something About You
• Wj The King – Ma Bi Ferigu
• Silver X – Monia
• Hard Life Avenue Stars – Ana Ya Bi Arifu
• Alijoma -Nyan E Beny
• Beckie Johnz – Rotation

Best Lyricist of the Year

• Nasty J
• Lord J
• Ade
• Lushy K
• Ybm
• Young Boy

Best Song Writer of the Year

• Keno Medicator – Ibira Wu Ket For Neetah Baibe
• Linus De Genius – I’m Trying For Talia Fisha
• Yaba Angelosi – Something About You
• Slaughterman – De Hagiga For Hardlife Avenue
• Producer Kamba – Mara Zol For Queen Zee
• Nicky Prince – Nan Kade For Melinda Roxie

Best Locally Directed Video of the Year

• Gisa Ta Muhaba – Nipsey Kid Ft Best Boys
• United Africa – Yupie J And Rammy Millz
• Never Replace You – Domi And Chris Mun
• Massage – Tony Y4 And Ugly Facile Ft Hani Breva
• Mederesa – Wando Star
• Piiny Dan Cuk Ku Pal – Achai Wiir Bol Giir

Best Dance Group of the Year

• Heaven Stars
• Ssd Dancers
• Empire Dancers
• X Boyz Dancers
• South Friend Dancers
• 211 Dancers

Best South Sudanese Foreign Directed Video of the Year

• Kebir Wara – John Frog
• Whoolipa – Khim Swqq
• Monia – Silver X
• Good Crazy – Beckie Johnz Ft Spice Diana
• Muhaba – Lady Kola Ft Cindy Sanyu
• Woman – Jay Dynamic

Best Music Group of the Year

• The Royal Crew Movement
• Hard Life Avenue Stars
• Panda Nation
• Mgogi Genje
• Best Boys
• Young Nation