Singer Eddy Kenzo over the weekend extended his reign as one of the most decorated Ugandan singers, with an accolade from AFRIMMA.
With his song “Shauri Yako” Eddy Kenzo took home the African song of the year award as well as Artist of the year.
“I wanna hank you so much for being part of this greatest success. I have had sleepless nights hustling tirelessly to make sure we go an extra mile every time,” Kenzo said.
“Winning best male East Africa and best album at the Afrima shows how great our God is and how He works in ways we cannot see. This is not for me alone but for mother Uganda, East Africa and Africa generally,” he adde
Kenzo defeated Tanzanian crooners Alikba and Diamond Platnumz as well as Mura Qritiqual and Octopizzo from Kenya.
Here’s the full list of winners:
Artiste Of The Year: Wizkid (Nigeria)
African Fans Fav: The Dogg (Namibia)
Album Of The Year: Eddy Kenzo – “Biology” (Uganda)
Best African Collaboration: Alikiba – ‘Aje’ Ft M.I Abaga (Tanzania)
Best African Contemporary: Wande Coal – ‘Iskaba’ Ft Dj Tunez (Nigeria)
Best African Electro: Nsoki – ‘Africa Unite’ Ft Dj Maphorisa, Paulo Alves (Angola)
Best African Group/Duo/Band: Toofan – ‘Tere Tere’ (Togo)
Best African Hip Hop: Ycee – ‘Juice’ (Nigeria)
Best African Jazz: Nduduzo Makhatini – ‘Igagu’ (South Africa)
Best African Pop: Toofan – ‘Tere Tere’ (Togo)
Best African Reggae,Ragga,Dance-Hall: 2Baba – ‘Holy Holy’ (Nigeria)
Best African Rnb And Soul: Alikiba – ‘Aje’ Ft M.I Abaga (Tanzania)
Best African Rock: Gilad – ‘Angel Uriel’ Ft Omer Millo (Kenya)
Best African Traditional: Halmelmal Abate – ‘Harar’ (Ethiopia)
Best Female Inspirational: Asikey – ‘Earth Attack’ (Nigeria)
Best Male Inspirational: Gilad – ‘Angel Uriel’ Ft Omer Millo (Kenya)
Most Promising Artiste Of The Year: Neza – ‘Uranyica’ (Rwanda)
Song Of The Year: Wizkid – ‘Come Closer’ (Nigeria)
Revelation Of The African Continent: Shyn – ‘Resim Pitia’ (Madagascar)
Producer Of The Year: Dj Coublon – ‘Yolo Yolo’ By Seyi Shay (Nigeria)
Songwriter Of The Year: Simi – ‘Smile’ (Nigeria)
African Legend Award: Salif Keita (Mali) And Oliver ‘Tutu’ Mtukudzi (Zimbabwe)
Video Of The Year: Adasa Cookey – ‘Cooking Pot’ By Orezi (Nigeria)
Central Africa (Best Female) : Montess – Love Witta Gun Man (Cameroon)
Central Africa (Best Male): Locko – Supporter Ft Mr Leo (Cameroon)
East Africa (Best Female): Nandy – One Day (Tanzania)
East Africa (Best Male): Eddy Kenzo – Shauri Yako (Uganda)
Southern Africa (Best Female): Thandiswa – Nontsokolo (South Africa)
Southern Africa (Best Male): Emtee – We Up (South Africa)
West Africa (Best Female): Tiwa Savage – All Over (Nigeria)
West Africa (Best Male): Wizkid – Come Closer Ft Drake (Nigeria)
North Africa (Best Female): Ibitssam Tiskat – Menak Wla Meni (Morocco)
North Africa (Best Male):Shayfeen – Wach Kayn Wader (Morocco)