The journey to discover Africa’s greatest gospel talent over the last year kicked off in earnest yesterday at the Groove Nomination Night (GNN). The event, in it’s 10th edition is the brain child of Kevin Mulley a former gospel DJ turned businessman. The event continues to enjoy support from Safaricom Limited and was trending yesterday under the hash tag #GroovewithSafaricom.
The event hosted by the beautiful musician, radio and television hostess, Kambua alongside Kenya’s hottest DJ and television host, DJ Sadic was well attended by who is who is christian, social and business circles. At the event, two of the industry’s heavy weights Bahati and Willy Paul were reconciled after the much publicized ‘beef’ in which Bahati accused Willy Paul of stealing his songs and trying to upstage him.
Below is th full list of the Groove 2015 nominees. Bizna congratulates all the nominees and wishes them the best. Remember to vote for your favorite nominee.
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bahati Kenya
Hopekid
LJAYMAASAI
Pitson
Pastor Anthony Musembi
Willypaulbongo
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Eunicenjeri11
Evelyne Wanjiru
JanetOtienoKE
Ladybee254
Loise Kim
Size8Reborn
Southern Africa Artist
• Abel Chungu -Zambia
• Benjamin Dube – South Africa
• Joyous Celebration – South Africa
• Magg 44 – Zambia
• Pompi – Zambia
• Rebecca Malope – South Africa
Song of the Year – Nyanza Counties
• Bi Uneye Gima Yesu otimo – Moureen Awuor
• Jerusalem Dalawa – Mark Odera
• Olemo – Christine Otieno
• Omorembe Toe – Fenny Kerubo
• Ong’e Ngamoi- – Muthoka Evaline
• Wasud Nyime – Emma Omonge
COLLABO OF THE YEAR
TamTam – Willy Paul Msafi and SIZE 8 Reborn
Matunda – Eunice Njeri& Lady Bee
Mimina – Kris Eeh Baba
MWANAKE – BENACHI AND KABERERE
WAKATI REMIX – FIDEL ATONDOLA
FURAHA – ESTHER WAHOME
7,. MFALME MKUU – Kanjii Mbugua
OLENKODIKOD – DIDDI KIMER
CROSSING OVER – REDEMPTION MUSIC
RAGGA/REGGAE SONG OF THE YEAR
Abba – Jay General
Crossing Over – Redemption ft. Guardian Angel
Goso – jfamkenya
Delilah – Hopekid
Song of the Year – Central Counties
• Experiment – Betty Bayo
• Gichuri – Milkah Njambi
• Maithori – Sammy Irungu
• Ndiari Mwega – James Wanyoike
• Ngai Wa Itereri – Shiro Wa GP
• Tutigukurumana – Grace Mwai
G10 nominees.
Annie the DJ
Dj 21
Dj Frank
Dj G-Jo
Dj Mzito
Dj Tabz
Hype Ballo
Hype Guda
MC Kelly
MC Timeless Noel
Song of the Year – Eastern Counties
• Aning’ning’ Dance – Mbuvi Mbuvi
• Ikomanone – Wilberforce Musyoka
• Katiwa – Justus Mielo
• Kiss Kya Yutasi – Elizabeth Clipper
• Mwinire – Ameru Crew
• Ndumbule – Michael Mutuku
Western Africa Artist of the Year
• Frank Edwards – NGR
• Lara George – NGR
• Mercy Oheema – GHA
• Nathaniel Bassey – NGR
• Sinach – NGR
• Solomon Lange – NGR
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Barua – BahatiKenya
Jemedari – Size8Reborn
Kereka – Dkkwenyebeat
Sifa – AliceKamande
New Song – Tybe
Tam Tam – willypaul Ft. Size8Reborn
Gospel Radio Presenter of the Year
Amani Ayila – Hope FM
Dj Ruff – Ghetto Radio
Eva Mwalili – Milele FM
Jay Njoroge – HomeboyzRadio
Joyce Gituro – Pambazuka
Lawrence Thuku – Truth FM
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Am Blessed – HopekidHk
Kibali – Florence Andenyi
Mtakatifu – Frank
Mungu Mkuu – Evelyne Wanjiru
Rauka – Kanjii Mbugua
Shekinah Worship – Pastor Anthony Musembi
Song of the Year – Coastal Counties
• Maombi – Anthony Musembi
• Nisaidie – Mercy D Lai
• Rafiki – Michael Yena
• Tuma Roho – Japheth Musila
• Tunakuabudu – Marion Shako
• Yesu Ameniona- Martin Murunga
Dance Group of the Year Nominees
All Stars
AltarMINdance
FlamersCrew
Genje
Gospel Warriors
Jims and Dims
Song of the Year – Rift Counties
• Ebeneza – Edna Lotole
• Ematatui – Pst Joyce Mumeita
• Erripoto Enkai – Charity Tajeu
• Kongoi – Lillian Rotich
• Maa-Leji – LJAYMAASAI
• Nyumbani – RuriSambili
HIP-HOP SONG
Didimia – keleletakatifu
Inaweza – Dj Lapoze
Mimina – KRISERROH Ft. Magg 44 & Abel Chungu
Opportunity Remix – Falenzy & Friends
Tonight – Recapp
Zongelela – SOCkenya
Song of the Year – Western Counties
• Khumuichomie – Florence Andenyi
• Kusieve – Anne Kamsa
• Ndakhuyanza – Pamela Wandera
Ndakhuyanza – Timothy Kitoyi
• Sandizaga – Linet Njoora
• Yohana – Geofrey Kwatemba
GOSPEL RADIO SHOW
Gospel Nite Live – GhettoRadio
Gospel Sunday- Milele FM
Pambazuka – RadioCitizenFM
Mwamba Radio Show – HomeboyzRadio
Shangilia – Hope FM
Tukuza – Radio Maisha
DJ of the Year
• DJ SADIC
• DJ Krowbar
• Djggactivist
• DJMOKENYA
• djruffkenya
• TOUCHtheDJ
NEW ARTIST/NEW GROUP OF THE YEAR
Camp David
Falenzy
Fidel Atondola
Florence Andenyi
Godson Jawabu
Innocent Persons
Recapp
Ruth Matete
Saint Stevo
Tybe
TV Show of the Year
Angaza – KBCChannel1
Ntvcrossover101 – ntvkenya
Gospel Sunday – CTV
KTN Tendereza – KTNKenya
THE SWITCH K24 – K24Tv
KTNTukuza – KTNKenya
Eastern & Central Africa Artist
• Christina Shusho – Tanzania
• Coopy Bly – Uganda
• Exodus – Uganda
• Father Micheal – Uganda
• Gaby Kamanzi – Rwanda
• Rebecca Soki – Congo
• Sarah Nkutile – UG
• Solomon Mkubwa – TZ
• Wilson Bugembe – UG
• ZB – TZ
WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
Kibali – Florence Andenyi
Mfalme Mkuu – Kanjii Mbugua Ft. Enid Moraa
Mtakatifu – Frank
Mungu Mkuu – Evelyne Wanjiru
Maombi – Pastor Anthony Musembi
Unatosha – Eunice Njeri
GROUP OF THE YEAR
Adawnage
ChristCycoz
Keleletakatifu
BandSamawati
SOCkenya
Vkpmusic
SONG OF THE YEAR
Barua – Bahati
Delilah – Hopekid
Heshima – Janet Otieno
Kilele – Pitson
Liwe Liwe – Guardian Angel
Mtakatifu – Frank
Mwanake – Benachi Ft. Kaberere
Mwema – Mercymasika
Tam Tam – willy paul Ft. Size 8 Reborn
Unatosha – Eunice njeri