By Lee Osbourne
Jose Chameleone and Bobi Wine were recently honored at the first MIC Awards that took place on Tuesday, 21st May at Hotel Africana.
According to the organizers, the Music Industry Cover (MIC) Awards will be happening annually and are aimed at recognizing and celebrating individuals, businesses, organizations and regulatory government agencies that contribute to the development of the music business.
The award ceremony was graced by the Minister for the Elderly and Disabled, Sulaiman Madada, who represented the President as the chief guest, plus different stakeholders in the music industry.
Here is the full list of winners:
Most Supportive Music Industry Sponsor of the Year – MTN Uganda
Most Prolific Ugandan Music Composer Since 1961 – Silver Kyagulanyi
Best Music Studio (2004 – 2014) by Number of hit songs – Dream Studio
Most Excellent Ugandan Music Performing Artist on the World Stage – Jose Chameleone
Best Music Distributor/Publisher (1994 – 2014) – Kasiwukira
Most Supportive Print Media (2004 – 2014) – Bukedde Newspaper
Most Supportive Radio (2004 – 2014) – CBS
Most Supportive Television (2004 – 2014) – WBS
Most Musically Influential Local Music Artist (2014) – Bobi Wine
Most Supportive Online Media (2004 – 2014) – Music Uganda
Most Outstanding Music Video Director (2004 – 2014) – Jah Live
Biggest Exporter of Ugandan Music to the World (2004 -2014) – Alliance Franciase
Most Outstanding Local Music Promoter (2005 – 2014) – Balaam
