South Sudan Stars Awards 2019: All the nominees

Launched in 2017, the awards aim to promote peace and unity among South Sudanese around the world. The awards ceremony will also feature fashion shows and cultural gala.

Voting can be done via the official website and the public has until 24 November to vote for their favorite acts in 29 categories.

Best Song of the Year

• 'Beautiful South Sudan' – Y.M.O
• 'Ana Junubi' – Navy Boy
• 'Missing Home' – Queen Zee
• 'Strength of a Woman' – Irene Toss
• 'Guondo Sakit' – John Frog

Best Collabo of the Year

• 'Believe' – Irene Toss ft. Tony 2 Dope
• 'Bun/Coffee' – Triple Q ft. Nuchi Boom
• 'Killer' – AJ Skillz ft. Irene Toss
• 'Only for Me' – Andrew Kayz ft. Cool B
• 'Juba Confidential' – Lushy Kays ft. Trey David
• 'Mata Futu' – Lady Kola ft. MT7

Best Afrobeats Artist of the Year

• MC Lumoex
• Achai Bol Giir
• Alijoma
• Big Viktim (Cham Dena)
• Giir West
• Nyaruach

Best Afro-dancehall Artist of the Year

• Jimmy Arabu
• Senior Muoch
• Mizaya Emmy
• DJ Cent
• SD Jay
• Biq

Best Dancehall Artist of the Year

• Young Bullet
• Crazy Fox
• Macco Bwoy
• Rocky Jay
• Khim Swagg

Best Duo/Group of the Year

• Hardlife Avenue
• Bully Kids
• Ougly Facile & Tonic Y4
• G.G.A

Best Hip Hop Artist of the Year

• General Jay Kay
• Genesis Angel
• One Pound
• J. Yang
• Lushy Kays
• AJ Skillz

Best Promotion Company

• Willy Entertainment
• Urban Promotions & Events
• K2 Promotions & Events
• Rock Stars Records & Promotions
• Lifeline Promotions & Events

Best Comedian of the Year

• Ziko
• Wokil
• Ak Dans
• Kon Kuol Kon
• Feel Free

Best New Artist of the Year

• Warchild Bezzy
• Nyaruach
• Jah Zone
• Y.M.O
• Wando Star

Best Video of the Year

• 'Believe' – Irene Toss ft. Tony 2 Dope
• 'Love Tonight' – Warchild Bezzy
• 'Bihibak' – Tvavy De Tablet
• 'Nhiar Du Amiit' – Achai Bol Giir
• 'Bun/Coffee' – Triple Q ft. Nuchi Boom
• 'Disco Bada Wala' – MT7

Best Artist in Diaspora

• E-jay
• Adaway
• Sunny Man
• Nyapal Lul
• Amac Don

Best Male Artist of the Year

• Silver X
• MT7
• Maboto Motivated
• Crazy Fox
• Navy Boy

Best Female Artist of the Year

• Lady Kola
• Irene Toss
• Queen Zee
• Tvavy De Tablet

Best Artist of the Year

• Irene Toss
• Single Dee
• Tvavy De Tablet
• Silver X
• Senior Mouch

Best Legendary Artist

• Gen Paulino
• Arop Nyok Kuol
• Emmanuel Kembe
• Johnson Jok
• Gordon Koang
• Garang Ateny

Best Wrestling Champion of the Year

• Magot Khot
• Mayom Jangara
• Gongic Achiek Nai
• Chuti Magot

Best Gospel Artist of the Year

• Jungle Preacher
• Prince Paradise
• Lady Amina
• Maboto Motivated
• Denis Danaya

Best R&B Artist of the Year

• Y.M.O
• Chris Mun
• Lul Simon
• Single Dee

Best Dance Group/Crew of the Year

• New Flag
• SSD Dancers
• Shine Stars Dancer
• Future Dancers
• 64 Dancers

Best DJ of the Year

• DJ Ricky
• Selecta Magok
• Selecta T
• DJ Mujirim
• DJ Cousin Deezy
• DJ Sanko

Best Recording Studio/Producer of the Year

• Nexus Records (Shako on Da Beat)
• Asylum Records (Linus De Genius)
• Questrecords (Alexis Pro)
• CornerStone (Jehu)
• International Records

Best Reggae Artist of the Year

• Case Blanco
• Tvavy De Tablet
• Isaka Number One

Best Stage Performer of the Year

• Rocky Jay
• Alijoma
• Khim Swaqq
• Hardlife Avenue Stars
• Irene Toss
• Ugly Facile & Tonic Y4

Upper Nile Region Song of the Year

• 'Halleluyah' – Sunnyman & Becky J
• 'Gatluak' – Nyaruach
• 'Kolda' – Chol Maar
• 'Peny Abe Run' – Bob Dizzy
• 'Naath' – Cee Boy
• 'We Ba Kuum' – Alek Mamiir

Bahr El Ghazal Region Song of the Year

• 'Thiek' – Ding Anyai'
• 'Abyei' – Achuei Deng Ajing
• 'Nyan Ca Nhaar' – Deng Matoto
• 'Mac Liendu Piny' – Biq Viktim
• 'Nhiar Du Amit' – Achai Bol Giir
• 'Jiek Kabulo' – Diamond Man

Equatoria Region Song of the Year

• 'Kolong Na Kuku' – MMG
• 'Lokiko' – Mawa
• 'Taling Na Po Ko Ngun' – Lucia Hillary
• 'Momoria' – JID

Best Video Director of the Year

• Dir Bebe Pix
• Dir Aleone
• Dir Bol Manas & Ngong
• Dir Obeezy

Non-South Sudanese DJ of the Year

• DJ Scoop
• DJ Hashiru
• DJ Kevin
• Andysoft & Emma