Nairobi Music Awards 2019: All the nominees

The list features mainly upcoming acts as well as a few popular musicians such as Jua Kali, Bamziki and Msupa S, who have recieved nominations in the NMAs' 38 categories.

Voting can be done by sending an SMS to 20422 with the artist’s code. The date and venue for the awards ceremony will be announced at a later date.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Male Artist of the Year

• 1a. Bamzigi
• 1b. Bandanah
• 1d. Banco Kenya
• 1e. Redemption

Female Artist of the Year

• 2a. Fridah K
• 2b. Bahati Zena
• 2c. Celine Otieno
• 2d. Gal Dee
• 2e. Achicho
• 2f. Havoc Kid
• 2g. Lady Aisha

New Male Artist of the Year

• 3a. Obzy
• 3b. Jemmy Young
• 3c. Gee Key254
• 3d. Dogo Slim
• 3e. Bittolirazor
• 3f. Mutuku Sol
• 3g. Charlly Kin
• 3h. Koffi Machete
• 3j. Moshbee
• 3k. Enos Raji
• 3m. Macdy
• 3m. Balulu the Icon
• 3m. K Boy

New Female Artist of the Year

• 4a. Rebba C
• 4b. Blessed Damaris
• 4c. Caro Favour
• 4d. Mercy Clerks
• 4e. Shazzie Kemz
• 4f. Baby Josie
• 4g. V8 Felicity
• 4h. Sherry
• 4j. Hadas
• 4k. Florah Feldan

Collabo of the Year

• 5a. 'Pambana' – Hech K ft Happy C
• 5b. 'Moyoni Mwangu' – Amazed ft Maliki Kevin
• 5c. 'Bam Bam Kila' – Bamzigi ft Amota Dking [Nigeria}
• 5d. 'Cheswa' – Stigah ft King Reagan
• 5e. 'Disagree' – Sparta Hommy ft Goc and Jayblurk (South Africa)
• 5f. 'Baila Baila' – Jua Cali ft Romantico and Samaki Mkuu
• 5g. 'Ringa' – Malqon ft Fera Sirshe
• 5h. 'Nkwagala' – Undersqo ft Red Acapella
• 5j. 'Cheza Nami'– K Boy ft Msupa S

Dance Group of the Year

• 6a. MC Headboy Dance Crew
• 6b. Tyrant
• 6c. Infinity
• 6d.Transformers
• 6e. Legend Dancers
• 6f. Power Crew

DJ of the Year

• 7a. DJ Jay Jey
• 7b. DJ Lenium
• 7d. DJ Bunduki
• 7e. DJ Kalonje
• 7f. DJ Flavour
• 7g. DJ Star
• 7h. DJ Lyons
• 7j. DJ Montana

Video Director of the Year

• 9a. Jeffclinn
• 9b. Jacob Mrima
• 9c. Dr Mlacha
• 9d. Gifted Psalm
• 9e. Antony Kialo
• 9f. Richie G
• 9g. Steve Mugo
• 9h. Video Don
• 9j. Adam Eston

Emerging DJ of the Year

• 10a. DJ Molusy
• 10b. DJ Brandela
• 10c. DJ Hillas
• 10d. DJ Rhian
• 10e. DJ Teedo
• 10f. DJ Becqs
• 10g. DJ Tasmania
• 10h. DJ Sonnie
• 10j. DJ Davies
• 10k. DJ Xenon

Song of the Year

• 11a. 'Rieng' – Boondocks Gang
• 11b. 'Wamlambez' – Sailors
• 11c. 'Nare Nare' – Psycho ft Ochungulo
• 11d. 'Tingisha' – Prince Kenya
• 11e. 'Zimenishika' – Zzero Sufuri
• 11f. 'Vile Naifel' – Badscar
• 11g. 'Kamilgado – Baby Blaq
• 11h. 'Nairobi Queen' – Mr Nana
• 11j. 'Dance Kwa Yesu' – Carbont

Uprising Artist of the Year

• 12a. Ken Godson
• 12b. Oti the Lyric
• 12c. Lovekid
• 12d. Sam Simpoh
• 12e. D Dynasty
• 12f. Maudy Tesh
• 12g. Msadiki Musiq
• 12h. Real A 254
• 12j. Tony Brighton
• 12k. Ngeri Brooke
• 12m. Dalis St Patrick

Emerging Dance Crew of the Year

• 13a. Breakez
• 13b. A2j Queens Dance
• 13c. Uid Dances
• 13d. Siblings Dance-
• 13e. Young Teen Dancers
• 13f. Diversity Dance Family
• 13g. Phd Dance Crew
• 13h. Street Rubber Dance Crew
• 13j. Revolution Ground

Breakthrough Artist of the Year

• 14a. Furaha
• 14b. Young Milli
• 14c. Zeddy Hunk
• 14d. Hot Ice
• 14e. Chriss Musiq
• 14f. Red Face
• 14g. Hollyhonest
• 14h. Hiran Hyraxie
• 14j. King Peter
• 14k. Mosbee
• 14m. Ice Kid
• 14n. Awiko

Group of the Year

• 15a. Tmg Twins
• 15b. Machizi Gang
• 15c. Mukuru Kings
• 15d. Pixel N Vee
• 15e. Ogg Familly
• 15f. Linarts Empire
• 15g. Osmozys
• 15h. O.B Gang
• 15j. Sali Muziq
• 15k. Khasah Musiq
• 15m. Melody Voice

Emerging Artist of the Year

• 16a. Chum
• 16b. Mr Bf2
• 16c. Smaster Bee
• 16d. Delicate
• 16e. Godkid
• 16f. Ambitionmusic
• 16g. Chevy
• 16h. Faustin Davie
• 16j. Sharon Musilivi
• 16k. King Barnoh
• 16m. Sidney Moss
• 16n. Bkay

Most Promosing Artist of the Year

• 17a. Desire Don
• 17b. Dommy Doe
• 17c. K-Lay Musiq
• 17d. Ivan Classic
• 17e. Boss Mdigi
• 17f. Errie Erastars
• 17g. Sasha D.M.B
• 17h. Heroboy
• 17j. Mbalamwezi Ke
• 17k. Samieberry C
• 17m. Misii

Entertainment Show of the Year

• 18a. Gospel Hangaout(Ku Fm)
• 18b. Fiesta Africa
• 18c. Teen Connect (Kyieni TV)
• 18d. Kucocoa Kiiriu(Gikuyu TV)
• 18e. Mzuka Show
• 18f. Reggae Irritation (Ku TV)
• 18g. Teen Talk

Hypeman of the Year

• 19a. Ocampo
• 19c. Tha Hype Ceo
• 19f. Hype Stykid
• 19g. King Dto
• 19j. Newkid
• 19l. Hype Sisqoh

MC of the Year

• 19d. Highland King-
• 19k. MC Eddie
• 19m. MC Cryoh
• 19b. Mc Fortune
• 19e. Emcee Jay the Blaze
• 19h. MC Bonoko

Talent to Watch of the Year

• 20a. Ocs Boneless
• 20b. Chilumo Mbwana
• 20c. Jden Eden
• 20d. Hilla Whilla
• 20e. Mlole Classic
• 20f. Kemunto
• 20g. Silver Brandy
• 20h. Cleo C.E.O
• 20j. Heroboy Ke
• 20k. Cardiac

Gospel Artist of the Year

• 21a. Peter Kay
• 21b. Shish Miracle
• 21c. Baisa Mhela
• 21d. Faith Taitus
• 21e. Hech K
• 21f. Mr Nick
• 21g. Mercy Princess
• 21h. Weldon Mgospel
• 21j. Zion
• 21l. Sambuli Sammy
• 21m. Antony M The Millintant
• 21k. Edward Mwita

Radio Presenter of the Year

• 22a. Grace Kinoti (ECN Radio)
• 22b. Betrice Soila (ECN Radio)
• 22c. Rama K (Koch Fm)
• 22d. Caleb Koyo (Hero Radio)
• 22e. Barnabas Indeche
• 22f. Shaffie Zele

TV Presenter of the Year

• 23a. Collins Nyaribo -KTN Burudani
• 23b. Ken Rel Bis – Y254
• 23c. Brain Aseli – KTN
• 23d. Presenter Ali – Switch TV
• 23e. Norah Mutanu
• 24e. Makcee (Kyieni TV)
• 24f. Rash Shem

Comedian of the Year

• 24a. Ogabachelor
• 24b. Imrahn
• 24c. Monk Kenya
• 24d. Martin Mutinda

Ouststanding DJ of the Year

• 25a. DJ Ocl
• 25b. DJ Kevinthe Minister
• 25c. Dave The DJ
• 25d. DJ Lukuluku
• 25e. DJ Nightmayor
• 25f. DJ Kendriq
• 25g. DJ Druff D
• 25h. DJ Jack
• 25j. DJ Lamash
• 25k. DJ Googez TV
• 25m. DJ Bento

Video of the Year

• 26a. Mama – Sheen Prezo
• 26b. Goodlife – Gift Mata
• 26c. Dawa – Ryankash
• 26d. Cheza Chini – Jahkid and Walker Jaz
• 26fe Cherera – Cris Bwouy
• 26f. Cherera – Harryniesta

Hip Hop Artist of the Year

• 27a. Bamzigi
• 27b. Teunezgang
• 27c. Lenn Jimmie
• 27d. Stevo Kize
• 27e. Kay Seven
• 27f. Mkd Music
• 27h. Trapper the Rapper
• 27g. Hilla Whila

Social Media Influencer of the Year

• 28a. Zeliah
• 28b. Miss Vee
• 28c. Pizzah Mwitu
• 28d. MC Young Muga
• 28e. Eddy Mors

Photographer of the Year

• 29a. Blacjack
• 29b. Michael
• 29c. Eugene Opoyo
• 29d. Miguel Katumo
• 29e. Kelvin Lastborn

Male Model of the Year

• 30a. DJ Nightmayor
• 30b. Pizzah Mwitu
• 30c. Dennis Sammy
• 3od. Peterson

Female Model of the Year

• 31a. Cshee
• 31b. Cynthia Kirigo
• 31c. Sherry Okeyo Seraphine
• 31d. Stacy Apiyo
• 31e. Tabitha The Model
• 31f. Cindy Akinyi-
• 31g. Karyna
• 31h. Ivy Kangendo
• 31j. Val Model

Teen Talent of the Year

• 32a. Lil Chocolate
• 32b. Dyana Cods
• 32c. Shanah
• 32d. Amani G
• 32e. Chidima
• 32f. Lecco Music
• 32g. Steffy Nora
• 32j. Pfyno Suguru
• 32k. Doxcy Ray
• 32h. Yung Leone
• 32m. Princess Gianna Nduta

Teen Song of the Year

• 33a. 'Psyscho' – Kata Tenje
• 33b. 'Mad Fameree' – Rada Gani
• 33c. 'Rombosa' – Phil Muzik ft Brownkhid
• 33d. 'Queen B' – Sailors

Poet Artist of the Year

• 34a. Jay Breezyl
• 34b. 254 Nagunwa the Poet
• 34c. K – Shawn
• 34d. Samkay
• 34e. Junne De Poet

Video Vixen of the Year

• 35a. Becky the Vixen
• 35b. Zainab
• 35c. Venessa
• 35d. Amweno
• 35e. Juma Rachel
• 35f. Chantal
• 35g. Shazz Fay
• 35h. Laicey Carly
• 35j. Shan Kristin
• 35k. Barbie Spice

Audio Producer of the Year

• 36a. Dudu Beats
• 36b. Hitbeats
• 36c. Benny
• 36d. Jalen Brenden
• 36e. Bernado
• 36f. Producer Kim
• 36g. Paulo

New Artist /Group of the Year

• 37a. Licky
• 37b. Yummy
• 37c. Dogo Izzy
• 37d. Mbalamwezi Ke
• 37e. Daucy Ke
• 37f. Brain Kaji
• 37g. Kay Two
• 37h. Prince Kadhija
• 37j. Shangry
• 37k. Keke Bizy
• 37m. Dabolaiza

Event DJ of the Year

• 38a. Crocus the DJ
• 38b. DJ Sonch
• 38c. DJ Moses
• 38d. DJ Bird
• 38e. DJ Wde Q
• 38f. DJ Stevano
• 38g. VDJ Danwin
• 38h. DJ Mosh B