Groove Awards Kenya: Full list of winners

Timeless Noel took home the Hypeman of the Year Award, while 'Odi Dance', his collaboration alongside Jabidii and Hype Ochi, won in the Song of the Year and Collabo of the Year categories.

In second place with two awards was Jabidii who won in the of Reggae/Ragga Song of the Year and Breakthrough Artist of the Year categories.

Jabidii, who was a first-time Groove Awards nominee before winning, expressed his excitement about winning.

“First I want to thank God for making this real," he said. "This was a much-awaited dream that has come true. I would like to thank the organisers and everyone who took their time to vote for me and for your prayers. I don't take it for granted.”

Below is the full list of winners:

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