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Female Artist of the Year
Recognising the best in Female Artist of the Year.
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Best Afrobeats Artist of the Year
Recognising the most impactful Afrobeats artist driving Kenya's urban sound globally.
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Best Gospel Artist of the Year
The gospel musician who most inspired faith and community this year.
Winner
Fenny Kerubo
Kenya's Sweetheart of Gospel
Fenny Kerubo is one of Kenya's most beloved gospel artists,…
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20
Best Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
The rapper who best commanded lyricism, flow, and cultural relevance.
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Best R&B/Soul Artist
The artist who best captured emotion, groove, and vocal excellence.
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Best Dancehall Artist
The artist who dominated the dancehall space with energy and hits.
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Best Taarab Artist
Honouring excellence in Kenya's coastal taarab music tradition.
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Best Pop Artist of the Year
The artist with the widest mainstream appeal and hit-making ability.
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Best Jazz Artist
Recognising excellence in jazz performance and composition in Kenya.
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Best Music Producer of the Year
The producer behind the most impactful beats and sonic landscapes.
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Best Songwriter of the Year
The writer whose pen produced the most memorable songs.
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Best Music Video of the Year
The visual that best complemented and elevated its song.
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Best Live Performer of the Year
The artist who consistently delivered unforgettable live experiences.
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Best Music TV/Radio Show
The broadcast platform doing most to promote Kenyan music.
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Best Artist on Social Media
The musician leveraging social platforms most authentically and effectively.
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Best Music Manager of the Year
The professional who best guided an artist's career growth.
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Best Music Educator/Mentor
Recognising an individual investing in the next generation of musicians.
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Best Kenyan Diaspora Artist
Recognising Kenyan artists making an impact from abroad.
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Breakthrough Artist of the Year
The newest voice that captured Kenya's attention this year.
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Music for Change Award
Recognising an artist using their platform to drive social impact.
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Lifetime Achievement Award
Honouring a musician whose career-long contribution has shaped Kenyan music.
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Best Music Brand Ambassador
An influencer or personality who most effectively promoted music brands or artists.
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Best Artist — Nairobi Region
Recognising the standout musical talent from Kenya's capital and its environs.
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Male Artist of the Year
Recognising the best in Male Artist of the Year.
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Best Afrobeats Song
The song that defined the Afrobeats dancefloor this year.
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Best Gospel Song
The worship or gospel track that moved hearts and topped church playlists.
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Best Rap Song
The track that best demonstrated wordplay, delivery, and message.
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Best R&B Song
The track that best blended rhythm, blues, and soulful storytelling.
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Best Reggae Act
Celebrating roots reggae and conscious music in Kenya.
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Best Benga Artist
Celebrating the best in Kenya's iconic benga genre.
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Best Pop Song
The catchiest, most commercially successful song of the year.
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Best Blues Act
Celebrating the blues tradition and its contemporary expression.
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Best Produced Song
The track with the most outstanding production quality.
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Best Lyrics
The song with the most profound, clever, or moving lyrical content.
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Best Video Director
The creative vision behind the most compelling music videos.
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Best Concert/Show of the Year
The event that best delivered value, energy, and production quality.
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Best Music Journalist/Blogger
Recognising the writer or broadcaster shaping music discourse.
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Best Music Content Creator
A non-performing creator producing outstanding music-related digital content.
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Best Music Distributor/Aggregator
The platform doing most to get Kenyan music to global audiences.
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Best Music School/Academy
The institution most effectively developing musical talent in Kenya.
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Best International Collaboration
A Kenyan artist's most impactful collaboration with an international act.
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Best Youth Artist (Under 21)
Recognising outstanding musical talent from artists 21 and under.
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Community Champion Award
An artist or music organisation making tangible community difference.
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Legend of the Year
Celebrating an icon whose influence continues to resonate across generations.
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Best Content Creator (Non-Artist)
A creator who built a significant following through music-adjacent content without being a performing artist.
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Best Artist — Coast Region
Celebrating the best music coming out of Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu, and the wider coast.
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Emerging Gospel Artist of the Year
Recognising the best in Emerging Gospel Artist of the Year.
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Best Gengetone Artist
Celebrating the best in Kenya's homegrown gengetone movement.
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Best Praise & Worship Act
Recognising excellence in congregational worship ministry.
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Best Hip-Hop Album/Mixtape
The most cohesive rap project of the year.
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Best Neo-Soul Act
Artists pushing the boundaries of soul into contemporary territory.
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Best Dancehall/Reggae Song
The track that ruled the dancehall floors.
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Best Traditional/Folk Artist
Recognising artists preserving indigenous music heritage.
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Best Contemporary Artist
An artist defying genre boundaries with fresh, modern sound.
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Best Jazz/Blues Composition
The most compelling original jazz or blues composition.
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Best Sound Engineer
Recognising technical excellence in mixing and mastering.
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Best Original Composition
An instrumental or score that stood out for its originality.
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Best Visual Concept
The most innovative and creative concept executed in a music video.
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Best Festival Act
The artist who stole the show at a major festival or multi-artist event.
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Best Entertainment Platform
The digital or physical platform most supporting Kenyan artists.
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Best Viral Music Moment
The organic social media moment that captured the nation's attention.
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Best Brand Partnership
The most creative and mutually beneficial artist-brand collaboration.
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Most Promising New Act
An artist whose trajectory signals a major career ahead.
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Best TikTok Dance Challenge Creator
The individual whose dance challenge went viral and drove massive music streams.
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Best Artist — Rift Valley Region
Honouring musical excellence from the Rift Valley's diverse communities.
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Gospel Song of the Year
Recognising the best in Gospel Song of the Year.
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Best Afro-Pop Artist
The artist blending pop sensibilities with African rhythms most seamlessly.
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Best Gospel Album
The most impactful gospel body of work released this year.
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Best Freestyle/Cypher Performance
Recognising raw lyrical skill in freestyle or cypher format.
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Best Vocal Performance
Recognising outstanding vocal delivery in any R&B/Soul release.
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Best Cultural Fusion Act
Artists creatively blending traditional sounds with contemporary music.
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Best Pop Album/EP
The most complete pop project released this year.
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Best Record Label of the Year
The label that best developed and promoted Kenyan artists.
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Best Cinematography in a Music Video
Outstanding camera work and visual storytelling.
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Best TikTok Music Creator
The creator driving music discovery and trends on TikTok.
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Best Lifestyle & Music Influencer
Blending fashion, culture, and music into compelling content.
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Best Artist — Western Region
Recognising outstanding talent from Western Kenya including Kisumu, Kakamega, and surrounding areas.
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Gospel Video of the Year
Recognising the best in Gospel Video of the Year.
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Best Urban Collaboration
Two or more artists whose joint work elevated the urban music space.
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Best Contemporary Gospel Artist
Bridging modern music production with gospel message.
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Best Hip-Hop Collaboration
Two or more rappers whose joint work stood out.
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Best Studio of the Year
The recording facility most associated with quality productions.
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Best Music Influencer
The individual whose influence most shaped music conversations and consumption online.
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Best Music Reviewer/Critic Online
The online voice whose music reviews and commentary carry the most weight.
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Best Artist — Eastern Region
Celebrating the best from Machakos, Kitui, Meru, and Eastern Kenya.
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Gospel Collaboration of the Year
Recognising the best in Gospel Collaboration of the Year.
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Best Afrobeats Album/EP
The most complete body of Afrobeats work released this year.
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Best Choir of the Year
Recognising choral excellence in Kenyan gospel music.
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Best YouTube Music Channel
The channel delivering the best music content, reviews, or performances on YouTube.
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Best Behind-the-Scenes Creator
Documenting studio sessions, tours, or the making of music in engaging ways.
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Best Artist — Central Region
Honouring talent from Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang'a, Kiambu, and the Mount Kenya region.
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Audio Producer of the Year
Recognising the best in Audio Producer of the Year.
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Best Dance Act
The artist or group whose performances and music drive the dance culture.
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Best Church Music Ministry
The church whose music department most powerfully served its congregation and community.
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Best Instagram Music Personality
The artist or personality building the most authentic music community on Instagram.
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Best Music Meme Creator
Capturing the cultural conversation around music through humour and relatable content.
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Best Artist — North Eastern Region
Celebrating musical talent and cultural expression from North Eastern Kenya.
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Video Director of the Year
Recognising the best in Video Director of the Year.
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Best Street Banger
The song that took over matatus, estates, and street culture.
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Best Influential Bishop/Pastor in Gospel Music
Recognising a church leader whose spiritual and musical leadership has shaped gospel in Kenya.
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Best Podcast on Music
The audio or video podcast most insightfully covering Kenyan music and the industry.
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Most Followed Music Personality
The music figure with the most engaged social media following in Kenya.
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Best Regional Breakthrough
The artist from outside Nairobi who broke into the national spotlight this year.
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Photography of the Year
Recognising the best in Photography of the Year.
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Best Church Charity Initiative Through Music
A church or faith organisation using music as a vehicle for charitable community impact.
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Best Regional Collaboration
The most impactful musical collaboration between artists from different Kenyan regions.
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Best Cathedral/Church Choir
The church choir delivering the highest standard of choral worship.
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Best Regional Music Event
The concert, festival, or music event outside Nairobi that most elevated local talent.
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Best Gospel Radio Ministry
A faith-based radio programme or station elevating gospel music and messages.
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Best Gospel Instrumentalist
Recognising outstanding instrumental skill in a gospel music context.
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Best Women's Ministry Leader
Celebrating Kenyan women of faith who have built powerful ministries, inspired millions, and championed women's spiritual growth and empowerment.
Winner
Kathy Kiuna
Kenya's First Lady of Faith & Fashion
Bishop Kathy Kiuna is the co-founder and First Lady of Jubi…
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22
Rev. Lucy Natasha
The Prophet in Heels
Reverend Lucy Natasha is the founder of Worship Center Nair…
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12