HiPipo, the organizers of the much sought-after HiPipo Music Awards have unveiled the 2022 nominees whose final gala is slated for 18th November 2022, at Kampala Serena Hotel.
Musicians; Sheebah, Fik Fameica, Azawi, and David Lutalo top the nomination list with at-least four nominations each. They are together with Winnie Nwagi and Eddy Kenzo nominated for Artist of the Year, among other categories. These six have with no doubt had a splendid 2022.
The Africa Number One Award is being competed for by nine artists that have had mega-hit songs and put up exceptional performances in 2022. These are; Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Ckay, Diamond Platnumz, Fireboy, Goya Menor, Kizz Daniel, Pheelz, and Rema.
Altogether, there are eleven vote-determined categories while the Life Time Achievement Award will be decided by the HiPipo Music Awards Assembly.
“It is a special day today as we release this year’s nominations. We received thousands of submissions from which this final list has been generated. We have twelve qualitative categories. The nominees are a perfect representation of Uganda, East Africa, and Africa’s music industry performance in 2022,” Innocent Kawooya, the HiPipo CEO said while releasing the nominations.
He added: “With the nominations out, we move to the next stage of the project, which is voting. This will run from today until 18th November. While all nominees are winners, the overall winners will be those with the highest number of votes per category. We encourage all music lovers to take part in this critical exercise.”
Now in its eleventh consecutive edition, HiPipo Music Awards continues to be recognised not just for the critical acclaim and prestige it bestows on its winners and nominees, but, also for its longevity and consistency as well.
More than ten uniquely gifted artists have been lined up to perform this year led by Bebe Cool, Naava Grey, Kenneth Mugabi, and Afande Miah. The full list of performers will be unveiled in due course.
“After 10 years, we know our strengths, and we have learnt from our past; starting from the first awards event, which was an online virtual experience, held in May 2012. We always thrive to improve and set benchmarks for the industry. As such the eleventh edition will be a show like never before,” Nicholas Kalungi, the HiPipo Chief Operations Officer noted.
This year’s tickets will be sold at UGX 100,000 – ordinary, UGX 200,000 – VIP and UGX 3,000,000 for a table for eight.
For now; get ready to vote, book your ticket and see you on 18th November 2022 at Kampala Serena Hotel.
AFRICA
Africa Number 1
Ayra Starr
Burna Boy
Ckay
Diamond Platnumz
Fireboy
Goya Menor
Kizz Daniel
Pheelz
Rema
Africa Best Act
Burna Boy – For My Hand Ft. Ed Sheeran
DADJU – AMBASSADEUR (ANIMATEUR : BRIGADE)
Diamond Platnumz Ft Zuchu – Mtasubiri
Fireboy DML & Ed Sheeran – Peru
Goya Menor & Nektunez – Ameno Amapiano Remix
Kizz Daniel, Tekno – Buga
Nyashinski – Properly Ft. Femi One
Pheelz – Finesse (Ft. BNXN)
Rema – Calm Down
Ruger – Girlfriend
EAST AFRICA
East Africa Super Hit
David Lutalo – Kabisi Ka Ndagala
Diamond Platnumz Ft. Mbosso – Oka
Azawi – Majje (Ft. Fik Fameica)
Bruce Melodie – Akinyuma
Natacha – LAMOTO
Rayvanny Ft Zuchu – I Miss You
Sheebah – Nkwata Bulungi (Bailamos)
Iry Tina – Bindekere
Butera Knowless – Bafana Bafana Ft. BullDogg & Fireman
Nyashinski – Properly Ft. Femi One
East Africa Super Video
Bien x Aaron Rimbui – Mbwe Mbwe
David Lutalo – Kabisi Ka Ndagala
Diamond Platnumz Ft. Mbosso – Oka
Diamond Platnumz – Unachezaje
Nyashinski – Properly Ft. Femi One
Sheebah – Nabaleka
Innoss’B – Mortel-06
UGANDA
Artist of The Year
Azawi
David Lutalo
Eddy Kenzo
Fik Fameica
Sheebah
Winnie Nwagi
Song of the Year
Azawi Ft. Fik Fameica – Majje
Eddy Kenzo – Nsimbudde
John Blaq – Follow
King Saha – Zakayo
Mudra & Sheebah – Ayi
NTAATE – Brag About God
Rema Namakula – Akafee Che
Winnie Nwagi – Malaika
Video of the Year
Azawi Ft. Fik Fameica – Majje
David Lutalo – Kabisi Ka Ndagala
John Blaq – Follow
Jose Chameleone – Forever
Karole Kasita – Nywamu
Vinka – Fimbo
Breakthrough Artist
Eli Bulamu
Kataleya & Kandle
Pinky
Ronald Alimpa
Vyroota
Digital Music Queen of the Year
Azawi
Kataleya and Kandle
Sheebah
Vinka
Winnie Nwagi
Best Regional Song
Chris Johnz Ft. Fille – Ccupa
Elton Loverboy – Abekuri
Kim Nana – Tukutukutu
Levixone & Ray G – Yoya
OMEGA 256 – Am coming
Pato Loverboy Ft. Lucky Dee – Lworo Benega
Profesa Maros – Yin ilo
Serena Bata & Yaled – Onfunye Omusoga
Shanandi – Masala
Titus Vybes – Nadunga
Most Viral Song
Eddy Yawe Ft. Martha Mukisa – Neteze
Gravity – Tusimbudde
King Fa – Kokonyo
King Saha – Zakayo
Pinky x Grenade Official – Picha
Roland Alimpa – Seen Don Olusuku Lwa Cement
Lifetime Achievement Award
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