HTA Impact Gospel Awards 2020 in Kenya: All the nominees

The winners will be selected by a 15-member jury and the event will be livestreamed via Impact Gospel Awards’ official YouTube channel.

“As believers, we have been called to be the light; we have been called to stand out and make a difference,” corporate strategist and HTA founder Violet Wanjala said. “This event seeks to find seasoned artists and we are not here to necessarily celebrate popularity but true impact.”

Below is the full list of nominees:

Artist of the Year

• Annastacia Mukabwa
• Evelyn Wanjiru
• Gloria Muliro
• Kanji Mbugua
• Mercy Masika
• Reuben Kigame

Budding Artist of the Year

• Bire The Vocalist
• Faith Nduhiu
• Joe Tingseh
• Nissie Okoth
• Njoki Munyi

Worship Leader of the Year

• Bethuel Lasoi
• Eunice Njeri
• Evelyne Wanjiru
• Godwill Babete
• Mike Manoah

African Artist of the Year

• Ada Ehi – Nigeria
• Boaz Danken – Tanzania
• Deborah Lukalu – Congo DRC
• Joel Lwaga – Tanzania
• Patrick Kubuya – Congo DRC

County Artist of the Year

• Douglas Otiso – Nyanza
• Edith Wairimu – Central
• Jeysamson – Coast
• Mum Cherop – Rift Valley
• Robert Lumbasi – Western
• Wilberforce Musyoka – Eastern

Choir of the Year

• Aic Kasina Youth Choir
• Citam Men’s Chorale
• Glory Voices
• JRC Choir Athi River
• St Stephen's Ack Jogoo Road

Band of the Year

• Beyond Us
• Highest Praise Band
• Solid Rock
• Tune Dem Band
• Worship Factory

Song of the Year

• ‘Everlasting’ – Kanji Mbugua
• ‘Nakubaliana’ – Gloria Muliro
• ‘Neno Moja’ – Pitson and Bire The Vocalist
• ‘Pokea Sifa’ – Eunice Njeri
• ‘Uhumidiwe’ – Emma Omonge

Songwriter of the Year

• Emma Omonge
• Gloria Muliro
• Godwill Babette
• Kaki Mwihaki
• Pitson

Non-Music Gospel Form of the Year

• Chris Wanga – Photography
• Edel Kweyu – Gospel Burnout
• Fred Omondi – Buda Boss
• Heaven's Gate – Movie
• Nick Korir & Bikers

Content Developer - Audio/Video Producer of the Year

• Agunda Bweni
• Ousman Bakari
• Gideon Kimanzi
• Noel Waitara
• Steve Hunter

Media Personality of the Year

• Amani Aila – Shangilia Hope Fm
• DJ Krowbar – Sunday Best KTN
• Frank The Deejay – The Switch K24
• Mercy Mbone – Kazi Mpango Milele Fm
• Mr. T – Angaza KBC

Online Content Influencer of the Year

• Maria Makau – Maria Speaks
• Mr. T – Truth Mentorship
• Murumishi and Haposto – Comedians
• Nyawira – Ms Understood
• Rawder Kidula – 50 Years of Marria