GROOVE AWARDS NOMINEES and winners

The panel of judges released the names of the nominees for the 2010 Groove Awards with Skiza at a press conference held at the Sarova Stanley Hotel.

1.MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
1A. Allan Aaron
1B. Ben Githae
1C. Daddy Owen - WINNER
1D. Holy Dave
1E. Jimmi Gait
1F. Juliani

2. FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
2A. Betty Bayo
2B. Emmy Kosgei - WINNER
2C. Eunice Njeri
2D. Esther Wahome
2E. Marion Shako
2F. Pst. Joan Wairimu

3. GROUP OF THE YEAR
3A. B.M.F
3B. Cabbassa
3C. Chit Chat
3D. D-Serve
3E. M.O.G
3F. The Wernono Family - WINNER

4. NEW ARTIST/ GROUP OF THE YEAR
4A. Alemba
4B. Alice Kamande
4C. Eko Dydda - WINNER
4D. Jero Mash
4E. Kris Eeeh Baba
4F. Masha Mapenzi

5. SONG OF THE YEAR
5A. Huratiti - Jimmi Gait
5B. Kiriro – Daddy Owen ft. Allan Aaron & kerah - WINNER
5C. Mabataro – Ben Githae
5D. Niko na Reason – Holy Dave & Eko Dydda
5E. Pamela - Ringtone & SK Blue
5F. Taunet Nelel - Emmy Kosgei

6. WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
6A. Maneno - Betty Bayo
6B. Mimi Siyawezi – Abeddy Ngoso ft Sarah K.
6C. Nafsi Yangu - Martha
6D. Nipe Nguvu – Caro Nyce
6E Wewe ni Bwana – Enid Moraa
6F. Wewe Pekee – Alice Kamande - WINNER

7. ALBUM OF THE YEAR
7A. All I can Say – Benjamin Webi
7B. I can Do it - Holy Dave
7C. System ya Kapungala – Daddy Owen - WINNER
7D. Someday - M.O.G
7E. Taunet Nelel - Emmy Kosgei
7F. 10 Ideas – Wernono Family

8. HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
8A. Born Again Soldier - Hey –Z
8B. Glorious - Bupe
8C. Songa - Astar
8D. Niko na Reason - Holy Dave & Eko Dydda - WINNER
8E. Prodigal Son - Wernono Family
8F. Stronger – Ngashville

9. AUDIO PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
9A. Bizzy B (Lampstand Media)
9B. Blackman
9C. Dr. Eddie - WINNER
9D. John Nyika
9E Mike Olome (Sakata)
9F. Sammy Gitonga (Dede Records)

10. VIDEO PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
10A. Chris Ruhiu (Sisimka)
10B. Mike Olome (Sakata) - Kimsa ft Bantu - WINNER
10C. Muigai Ndung’u (Mchoro Pictures)
10D. Prince Makaya (GNPI Africa)
10E. Paul Mukoma (Princecam)
10F. R-kay (Moja Entertainment)

11. SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR
11A. Astar
11B. Benjamin Webi
11C. D-Serve
11D. Jimmi Gait
11E. Juliani - WINNER
11F. Pete Odera

12. VIDEO OF THE YEAR
12A. Buzzin - Chit Chat
12B. Kiriro – Daddy Owen ft Allan Aaron & Kerah - WINNER
12C. Mtoto wa Sonko - DNA ft Kambua & Kahura
12D. Pamela – Ringtone & SK Blue
12E. Songa - Astar
12F. Wewe Pekee – Alice Kamande

13. COLLABO OF THE YEAR
13A. Fanana Naye - Ngashville ft Dunco & Ba’mdogo
13B. Kiriro - Daddy Owen ft Allan Aaron & Kerah - WINNER
13C. Mtoto wa Sonko - DNA ft Kambua & Kahura
13D. Niko na Reason - Holy Dave & Eko Dydda
13E. Pamela - Ringtone & SK Blue
13F. Pages za Bible - Alemba Ft. Juliani & Sadic

14. DANCE GROUP OF THE YEAR
14A. Cream Dancers
14B. Dice
14C. Ignitors - WINNER
14D. Nana Dancers
14E. Saints
14F. Spartans

15. WORSHIP TEAM/CHOIR OF THE YEAR
15A. Aflewo - WINNER
15B. Harvest worship team
15C. JCC Worship team
15D. Mavuno worship team (MWP)
15E. NPC Mens Chorale
15F. Voices United Choir ( V.U.C)

16. LIVE BAND OF THE YEAR
16A. Bloodshed
16B. Gerriey Wainaina
16C. Praise Avenue
16D. Rock of Ages
16E. Ruhammah
16F. Zidi The band - WINNER

17. GOSPEL RADIO SHOW OF THE YEAR
17A. Activate – Hope FM
17B. Jam 316 – Radio 316
17C. Shangilia - Hope FM - WINNER
17D. The Mixx - Truth FM
17E. Trinity Connect - HomeBoyz Radio
17F. Itaha Gospel Show – Kameme FM

18. GOSPEL TV SHOW OF THE YEAR
18A. Angaza - KBC
18B. Gospel Garage - K24
18C. Gospel Rhythms - Citizen TV
18D. Of the Hook – KTN
18E. One Voice - NTV - WINNER
18F. Shake – Family TV

19. RADIO PRESENTER OF THE YEAR
19A. Antony Ndiema – Hope FM
19B. James Okumu – Hope FM
19C. Justus Owaka – Hope FM
19D. Lucy Wa- Ngunjiri – Kameme FM - WINNER
19E. Mike Gitonga – Radio 316
19F. Eudias Kigai - Milele FM

20. DJ OF THE YEAR
20A. DJ Krowbar
20B. DJ Johnny Celeb
20C. DJ Riq
20D. DJ Mo - WINNER
20E. DJ Soxxy
20F. DJ Sanch

21. PWANI SONG OF THE YEAR
21A. Yahweh ni Mungu - Marion Shako - WINNER
21B. Sly Old Fox
21C. Kaa umeokoka - Bantu
21D. Mwachie Yesu - Gabriel Mwamuye
21E. Shika upanga wako - Alfred Mutawali
21F. Umenitoa Shimoni - Anastacia Mukabwa

22. RIFT VALLEY SONG OF THE YEAR
22A. Jerusalem – Grace Kipsang
22B. Lon’genyo Kiptaiyat – Maggy Seurei
22C. Ma mee Nguno – Lilian Rotich
22D. Shakenisho – Daniel Toninio
22E. Tilil Kipseng’wet – Pst. Joel Kimeto
22F. Taunet Nelel – Emmy Kosgei - WINNER

23. WESTERN SONG OF THE YEAR
23A. Bana Befwe – Hey – Z & K-Zee ft Rufftone - WINNER
23B. Ng’ona Engila - Naomi Nyongesa
23C. Nyasaye Were – Ev. & Mrs. George Wando
23D. Omufumu – Emalindi Faith Singers
23E. Papa Wanje – Man Ingwe
23F. Shibenyanga ta – Ev. Joseph Shisia

24. EASTERN SONG OF THE YEAR
24A. Chochote – Jojo ft Kerah
24B. Gituri Gungi – Sammy MG
24C. Kyama Kinene – Dorcas Ndambuki
24D. Mutui Museo – Victor Mbuvi - WINNER
24E. Ni uniciragia – ken Kagundu
24F. Woona Waathimwa - Peace Mulu

25. NYANZA SONG OF THE YEAR
25A. Ahsante - Izralites
25B. Mayienga – Dr. Patrick Oyaro
25C. Samson – Ev. Douglas Otiso
25D. Tenena Bokongo – Ali Tosha
25E. Yesu Kedo – Geraldine Odour - WINNER
25F. Yesu Malo – Paul Odour

26. CENTRAL SONG OF THE YEAR
26A. Githuki ni Githunduku - Wakabura Joseph
26B. Kiriro – Daddy Owen ft. Allan Aaron & Kerah - WINNER
26C. Mabataro – Ben Githae
26D. Ndukaduire na marakara – Muigai wa Njoroge
26E. Nii na Ameni – Sarah Kiarie
26F. 11th Hour – Betty Bayo

27. ARTIST OF THE YEAR (UG)
27A. Aneti Mutabya
27B. Exodus - WINNER
27C. God’s image
27D. Isaiah Katumwa
27E. Judith Babirye
27F. Wilson Bugembe

28. ARTIST OF THE YEAR (RW)
28A. Aime Uwimana
28B. Albert Shala
28C. Alexis Dusabe
28D. Diane Nkusi
28E. Patrick Nyamitari
28F. The Sisters - WINNER

29. ARTIST OF THE YEAR (TZ)
29A. Christina Shusho
29B. Bahati Bukuku
29C. Boniface Mwaitegi
29D. Rose Muhando - WINNER
29E. Samwel Mkubwa
29F. Upendo Nkone

30. ARTIST OF THE YEAR (BURUNDI)
30A. Apollianaire Habonimana
30B. Fabrice Nzeyimana - WINNER
30C. Fortran Bigirimana
30D. Komezagusenga
30E. Niyukuri T. Douglas
30F. Willy Uwizeye

31. EAST AFRICA DIASPORA ARTIST
31A. D.M.E - Massachusetts (UG)
31B. God's Replicah - Dallas (TZ)
31C. Julius Kamau - Massachusetts (KE)
31D. Kiki Mutungi - Atlanta (KE) - WINNER
31E. Lillian Odera - Florida (KE)
31F. Minister Cathy - Massachusetts (KE)

32.SKIZA RINGBACK TUNE OF THE YEAR
Rose Muhando - WINNER

33. OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTOR TO THE INDUSTRY
Mr. Japheth Kassanga - WINNER