The HiPipo Music Awards nominees list is out. While announcing the nominees, Innocent Kawooya, CEO HiPipo noted that the list features Uganda, East Africa and Africa-centric categories including Africa’s Number 1 Award. The categories highlight excellent works of art from over 15 African countries. Africa’s Number 1 Award goes to an artist that has been a trailblazer across Africa on different measures.
Now in their 8th edition, winners will be crowned at an award gala slated for 16th March 2019 at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
Here is the full list of nominees:
AFRICA
Africa’s Number 1
1. Yemi Alade
2. Wizkid
3. Tiwa Savage
4. Fally Ipupa
5. Diamond Platnumz
6. Davido
Africa Best Male Artist
1. Wizkid
2. Sauti Sol
3. Patoranking
4. Fally Ipupa
5. Diamond Platnumz
6. Davido
Africa Best Female Artist
1. Yemi Alade
2. Vanessa Mdee
3. Tiwa Savage
4. Sheebah
5. Daphne
6. Butera Knowless
7. MzVee
Africa Song of The Year
1. Starboy Wizkid Ft. Terri X Spotless X Ceeza Milli – Soco
2. Sauti Sol Ft. Nyashinski – Short N Sweet
3. King Monada – Malwedhe (Collapse Song)
4. Fally Ipupa Ft. Keblack & Naza – Mannequin
5. Diamond Platnumz Ft Omarion – African Beauty
6. Davido – Assurance
Africa Video of The Year
1. Yemi Alade – Bum Bum
2. Shatta Wale – Gringo
3. Sauti Sol Ft. Nyashinski – Short N Sweet
4. Patoranking – Available
5. Nasty C & Runtown – Said
6. Flavour Ft. Diamond Platnumz – Time To Party
Best Francophone Africa Act
1. Charlotte Dipanda Ft. Yémi Alade – Sista
2. Daphne – Jusqu’à La Gare
3. Dj Arafat Dosabado Afro – Décalé
4. Fally Ipupa Ft. Keblack & Naza – Mannequin
5. Serge Beynaud – Babatchai
6. Shan’l – Tchizambengue
7. Toofan – Toofan – Affairage
Best Song from Western Africa
1. Davido – Assurance
2. Falz – This Is Nigeria
3. Mr. Eazi – Pour Me Water
4. MzVee Ft. Patoranking – Sing My Name
5. Olamide – Science Student
6. Starboy Wizkid Ft. Terri X Spotless X Ceeza Milli – Soco
7. Tekno – Jogodo
8. Tiwa Savage Ft. Wizkid & Spellz – Ma Lo
9. Yemi Alade – Bum Bum
Best Song from Southern Africa
1. AKA Ft. Kiddominant – Fela In Versace
2. Ammara Brown – Akiliz
3. Jah Prayzah – Ronika
4. King Monada – Malwedhe (Collapse Song)
5. Nasty C & Runtown – Said
6. Roberto Ft. Patoranking – Contolola
7. Cassper Nyovest – Baby Girl
Best Lusophone Africa Act
1. Yola Semedo – Amo-Te
2. Preto Show & Biura – Sacanagem
3. Nelson Freitas – Mariana
4. Mr. Bow- Eu Pago
5. Kyaku Kyadaff – Mónica
6. Cle Entertainment – Hino
Africa Fans Favorite Fresh Talent
1. Yovi (Nigeria)
2. King Monada (South Africa)
3. Joyce Blessing (Ghana)
4. Shekhinah (South Africa)
5. Mankind (Kenya)
6. Natacha (Burundi)
7. Mbosso (Tanzania)
EAST AFRICA
Song of The Year Kenya
1. Willy Paul and Nandy – Njiwa
2. Victoria Kimani – Wonka
3. Sauti Sol Ft Nyashinski – Short N Sweet
4. Otile Brown & Sanaipei Tande – Chaguo La Moyo
5. Khaligraph Jones X Timmy Tdat – Kasayole
6. Akothee Ft. Mcgalaxy – Oyoyo
Song of The Year Tanzania
1. Vanessa Mdee Ft. Gnako – Wet
2. Navy Kenzo Ft. Diamond Platnumz – Katika
3. Nandy – Ninogeshe
4. Maua Sama & Hanstone – Lokote
5. Harmonize Ft. Diamond Platnumz – Kwangwaru
6. Alikiba – Mvumo Wa Radi
Song of The Year Rwanda
1. Alpha – #Yes
2. Buravan – Oya
3. Charly and Nina – Try Me
4. Meddy & The Ben – Lose Control
5. Passy Ft. Butera Knowless – Mbaye Wowe
6. Sheebah & Bruce Melodie – Embeera Zo
7. Uncle Austin Ft Meddy – Everything
Rwanda Video of The Year
1. Riderman Ft. Dream Boyz – Romeo And Juliet
2. Queen Cha – Winner
3. Meddy – Adi Top
4. Deejay Pius & Lady Jaydee – Manawe
5. Butera Knowless Ft. Ben Pol- Darling
6. Bruce Melodie – Blocka
Tanzania Video of The Year
1. Vanessa Mdee Ft. Gnako – Wet
2. Rayvanny & Diamond Platnumz – Mwanza
3. Navy Kenzo Ft. Diamond Platnumz – Katika
4. Mbosso – Hodari
5. Harmonize – Atarudi
6. Alikiba – Mvumo Wa Radi
Kenya Video of The Year
1. Victoria Kimani – Wonka
2. Sauti Sol Ft Nyashinski – Short N Sweet
3. Sauti Sol Ft. Burna Boy – Afrikan Star
4. Kaymo & Stigah – Gathigiriri
5. Kambua – Count Your Blessings
6. Blinky Bill – Don’t Worry
East Africa Super Hit
1. Vanessa Mdee Ft. Gnako – Wet
2. Sheebah Ft. Runtown – Weekend
3. Sauti Sol Ft. Nyashinski – Short N Sweet
4. Khaligraph Jones & Timmy Tdat – Kasayole
5. Harmonize Ft. Diamond Platnumz – Kwangwaru
6. Alikiba – Mvumo Wa Radi
East Africa Best Video
1. Vanessa Mdee Ft. Gnako – Wet
2. Sheebah – Omwooyo
3. Sauti Sol Ft. Nyashinski – Short N Sweet
4. Navy Kenzo Ft. Diamond Platnumz – Katika
5. Diamond Platnumz – Sikomi
6. Bruce Melodie – Blocka
UGANDA
Artist of The Year
1. Vinka
2. Sheebah
3. King Saha
4. Fik Fameica
5. Eddy Kenzo
6. David Lutalo
Best Female Artist
1. Fille
2. Rema
3. Sheebah
4. Spice Diana
5. Vinka
6. Winnie Nwagi
Best Male Artist
1. King Saha
2. Geosteady
3. Fik Fameica
4. Eddy Kenzo
5. David Lutalo
6. A Pass
Best Duo/Group
1. B2C
2. Voltage Music | Aka Kent & Flosso
3. New Chapter Africa
4. Brotherz Muzik
5. Sauti Ya Africa
Best Breakthrough Artist
1. Chosen Becky
2. Daddy Andre
3. Hanson Baliruno
4. Kenneth Mugabi
5. New Chapter Africa
6. Nina Roz
Best A-Cappella Group
1. Spring Gents
2. Sauti Ya Africa
3. Jehovah Shalom
4. Cape Brothers
5. Canaan Gents
Must Watch Talent
1. Alvin Kizz
2. Cosign
3. John Blaq
4. Katera Afrika
5. Kendriq Killa
6. Pia Pounds
7. Rasta Gadee
8. Viola Nakitende
9. Hitnature
10. Vip Jemo
11. Nshuti S Mbabazi
Best DJ
1. Dj Bryan
2. Dj Fikie
3. Dj Hearts
4. Dj Shiru
5. Dj Slick Stuart & Dj Roja
6. Selector Jay
7. DJ LL
Album of The Year
1. A Pass – African Yayo
2. Desire Luzinda – Transition
3. Eddy Kenzo – Roots
4. Juliana Kanyomozi – Bits & Pieces
5. Sheebah – Omwooyo
Video of The Year
1. David Lutalo Ft. Solidstar – Mile (Director NG Films)
2. Fik Fameica And Wembly Mo – Sconto (Director PEST)
3. Irene Namatovu – Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi (Director NG Films)
4. Levixone – Turn The Replay (Director J Blessings)
5. New Chapter Africa – Kampala
6. Sheebah – Omwooyo (Director Seed Visuals)
7. A Pass, Rouge, Fik Fameica – Midnight Drum Ft. Dj Maphorisa (Director Sam Coleman)
Song of The Year
1. A Pass – Didadada (Producer HerbertSkillz)
2. Bobi Wine – Kyarenga (Producer Sir Dan Magic)
3. Chosen Becky – Bankunza (Producer Nessim)
4. David Lutalo – Nkwagalira Ddala (Producer Mozart)
5. Fik Fameica – Property (Producer Artin on the beat)
6. King Saha – Biri Biri (Producer Andre on the beat)
7. Levixone – Turn the Replay (Producer Nessim)
8. Lydia Jazmine and Daddy Andre – You and Me (Producer Andre on the beat)
9. Sheebah – Beera Nange (Producer Nessim)
10. Vinka – Chips Na Ketchup (Producer Nessim)
Best Audio Producer
1. Artin Pro
2. Daddy Andre
3. Diggy Baur
4. Eno Beats
5. KaySam Ku Mapessa
6. Nessim
7. Yaled
Best Video Director
1. Darlington – Zero One Media
2. J Blessings
3. Marvin Musoke (Swangz Avenue)
4. Nolton and George (NG Filmz)
5. Pest – Grate Make
6. Zyga Pix
Best Song Writer
1. Black Skin
2. Daddy Andre
3. Dokta Brain
4. Jamie Culture
5. Nince Henry
6. Yesse Oman Rafik
Best Hip-Hop/Rap Song
1. Da Agent – Who Is Me
2. Feffe Bussi – Who Is Who
3. Fik Fameica – Mafia
4. Flex D’paper – Yenze Aliko
5. Mc Yallah – Mpambana
6. Navio Ft. Ice Prince & The Mith – Paper
Best Rnb/Soul Song
1. Cosign – Obeera Wa
2. Kenneth Mugabi – Nkwegomba
3. Maro Ft. Rema – Nsiima
4. Naava Grey – Twaala (Taata)
5. Rema – Touch My Body
6. Sheebah – Beera Nange
7. Shifah Musisi – Ebirowozo
Best Ragga/Dancehall Song
1. A Pass – Didadada
2. Fik Fameica – My Property
3. Fille – Sabula
4. Lydia Jazmine & Daddy Andre – You and Me
5. Slick Stuart, Dj Roja Ft. King Saha – Very Well
6. Ziza Bafana – Nazaala
7. Mun*G Ft. Nutty Neithan – Atakutya Gwentya
Best Reggae Song
1. Naava Grey – Nvuuma
2. Phila and Richie – Ofuge Mukama
3. Prodigal – Love Yiyo
4. Voltage Music | Aka Kent & Flosso – Byafaayo
5. Weasel & King Saha – Mpa Love
6. Destiny Nsonga – Aliwa
Best Band Song
1. Betina Namukasa – Eriiso
2. Chris Evans Kaweesi & Maureen Nantume – Kisaaganda
3. David Lutalo – Nkwagalira Ddala
4. Henry Mwanje – Togumenya
5. Irene Namatovu & Geoffrey Lutaaya – Baby Girl Baby Boy
6. Jamie Culture – Nambi
7. Mary Bata – Madowadowa
Best Contemporary Folk Song
1. Afande Miah – Tondhoba
2. Daxx Kartel – Abawuulu
3. Irene Namatovu – Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi
4. Maureen Nantume – Akambe
5. Sheebah – Omwooyo
Best Kadongo Kamu Song
1. Abdul Mulaasi – Mukomusajja
2. Afande Kadabada – Mudhankanu
3. Eddy Buyondo – Batamivu
4. Jackie Kizito – Tufumba Fekka
5. Menton Rass – Empande
6. Ngobi Joel Ft. Willy Mukaabya – Ekibuuzo
Best Zouk Song
1. Chosen Becky – Bankunza
2. Dianah Nalubega – Sukali
3. Evelyn Lagu – Kasita Bakuleka
4. Geosteady – Wakikyenga
5. Juliana Kanyomozi – Zaabu
6. Sasha Brighton – Kwata Kwata
Best Afrobeat Song
1. Bobi Wine – Kyarenga
2. Fille – Love Again
3. Geosteady – Finally
4. Jose Chameleone – Mateeka
5. Kalifah Aganaga & Dr Chameleon – Kiboko
6. King Saha – Biri Biri
7. Sheebah – Wankona
8. Tip Swizy – Squat Stand
Best Afropop Song
1. A Pass, Rouge, Fik Fameica Ft. Dj Maphorisa – Midnight Drum
2. Allan Toniks – Romance
3. Ceaserous – Kola Nabino
4. Jacobz Nsaali – Coconuto
5. Nina Roz – Olumya Bano
6. Vinka – Chips Na Ketchup
Best Social Message
1. Gibson Fitting – Enkoko
2. Juliana Kanyomozi – Naliko Omukyala (Written by Peter Nawe)
3. Mariam Macqueen – Muslim Girls
4. Maureen Nantume – Akambe (Written By Desire Kats)
5. Sandra Nankoma – Kaddugala (Written by Sandra Nankoma)
6. Sarah Musayimuto – Fistula
7. Swahaba Kasumba – Ekanzu (Written by David Ssenyonga)
Supa Diva Stand Out Act
1. Fille – Sabula
2. Irene Ntale – Gukuba
3. Naira Ali – Sikyalinda
4. Rema – Touch My Body
5. Spice Diana – Ndi Mu Love
6. Winnie Nwagi – Matala
Best School Act
1. All School Stars – Jubireewo
2. Kyaddondo SS Matugga – Welcome To My World
3. St. Francis Junior School Buddo – Champions
4. St. Juliana High School Gayaza – Amazaalibwa
5. Winston Standard Senior Secondary School – Future
6. Kaloke Christian Primary School – Afaayo
Best Song from Eastern Region
1. Afande Kadabada – Mudhankanu
2. Byg Ben Sukuya – Mukyelema
3. Genious Drey – Acece
4. Kim Nana – Podium
5. Kmas Wandyembe – Shina
6. Via Kalikwani And Harriet – Watya Mukama
Best Song from Northern Region
1. Adong – Yata
2. Bush Boy – Adwogi Ne
3. General Ice – Oroma
4. Jenneth Prischa – Angee
5. Okeng Borntown Ft. Daxx Kartel – Gurunet
6. Pine Avenue5 All-Stars – Amoko Tama
7. Twisky Fingaz & Lucky Angel – Zingili
Best Song from Southern Region
1. Juicy Landy & Mr. Spelling – Nsanyuse Okulaba
2. Kent Yo Mbega – Nedila Ngeye
3. Lindah Blessing – Ntegedde
4. Morison Ft Emron – Yegwe
5. Omukajanga Virus – Who Is Who
6. Tonny Rich Ft Chris Johnz – Akagere
Best Song from Western Region
1. Amani Amaniga – Karamu
2. Emily Kikazi – Yansharabamba
3. Mat Henry & Cj Champion – Muhara Wa Bishop
4. Medotex – Bayoroba
5. Ray G Rhiganz – Tayari
6. Shine Omukiga – Iwe
Best Religious/Gospel Song
1. Baby Gloria – Mbu Ndi Lubuto
2. Coopy Bly – Wakayima
3. Fr. Joseph Tamale – Ave Maria
4. Levixone – Turn The Replay
5. Ntanda Umar Samir – Subhanallah
6. Sandra Suubi – Nsiimye
7. Swahaba Kasumba – Omwezi Guno
Best Religious/Gospel Video
1. Baby Gloria – Mbu Ndi Lubuto
2. Fr. Joseph Tamale – Ave Maria
3. Iryn Namubiru – Nsiimye
4. Levixone – Turn The Replay
5. New Chapter Africa – Kankwebaze
6. Ntanda Umar Samir – Subhanallah
Best Cinematography
1. Sam Coleman For A Pass, Rouge, Fik Fameica – Midnight Drum Ft. Dj Maphorisa
2. Pest Grate Make For Fik Fameica And Wembly Mo – Sconto
3. NG Films For Lily Kadima – Wekunkumule
4. Musoke Mavin For Winnie Nwagi – Matala
5. Jahlive For Tip Swizzy & Sheebah – Munyiiza
Written Record Of The Year
1. Chosen Becky – Bankunza (Written By Nince Henry)
2. David Lutalo – Nkwagalira Ddala (Written By David Lutalo)
3. Fik Fameica – Property
4. Rema Namakula – Siri Muyembe
5. Sheebah – Beera Nange (Written By Dokta Brain)
6. Who Is Who By Feffe Bussi (Written By Feffe Bussi)
Best MDD Act (In Music/Film/Drama/Documentary)
1. Cindy & Quad-A for Bella
2. Amooti Omubalanguzi for Apaasa Paasa
3. Your Music Your Voice
Best Artist In Diaspora
1. Ang3lina
2. Nick Rasta – Ghetto King
3. Mc Norman
4. No.1 Suspect Badman
5. Rashy K
6. Rickman
Best Ug Collabo
1. Beenie Gunter Ft Navio – Kill A Man
2. Brotherz Muzik & Sheebah – Tomorrow
3. Fik Fameica & Vinka – Katubikole
4. Lydia Jazmine & Daddy Andre – You and Me
5. Maureen Nantume & Chris Evans – Kisalaganda
6. Slick Stuart, Dj Roja – Very Well Ft. King Saha
7. Spice Diana Ft Weasel – Thirty Two (32)
Best Cross Boarder Collabo
1. B2c Ft. The Ben – No You, No Life
2. Beenie Gunter Ft. Skales – Olina Work
3. Eddy Kenzo & Harmonize – Pull Up
4. Irene Ntale Ft. Mr. Eazi – Post Me
5. Navio & Vanessa Mdee – Nielewe
6. Sheebah Ft. Runtown – Weekend
7. Winnie Nwagi & Slim Prince – Fire Dancer
Best On-Stage Performer
1. Winnie Nwagi
2. Sheebah
3. Roden Y Kabako
4. Fik Fameica
5. Eddy Kenzo
6. Cindy
Best Choreography
1. Ghetto Kids Triplets
2. Galaxy Kids
3. Masaka Kids Afrikana
4. Hypers born talented
