Nominations for the 3rd Annual HiPipo Music Awards were released today by HiPipo (U) Limited. The nominations are a clear reflection of the 2014 music industry performance as observed by about 15,000 music stakeholders including fans, media, and artistes who filled up nomination forms. Throughout the 34 categories, it is clear that 2014 will be remembered as the year of a powerful and dependable middle class that gave those already established serious competition. The 3rd HiPipo Music Awards- #HMA2015 will be held on Saturday 7th February, 2015 at Wonder World Auditorium, Kansanga.
Under the theme, The Fans Decide, voting for all categories will kick off on 15th December and will go on until the grand finale day. It should be noted that even though it had been earlier communicated that a second Electoral College would be established, due to popular demand and consultation, this will not be implemented and thus The Fans retain 100 percent voting/deciding winners in all categories.
This year Sheebah, Eddy Kenzo, Radio & Weasel and Bebe Cool garnered the highest number of nominations. These were closely followed by Chameleone, Bobi Wine, David Lutalo, Irene Ntale, Pallaso, and King Saha among others.
#HMA2015 nominations were gradually announced throughout today on Facebook, Twitter and several main stream media.
Speaking during the release, HiPipo CEO, Innocent Kawooya, noted that after one month of nominations and verifications, time was ripe for the music fans to know which musician was nominated and prepare for casting their votes.
“The nomination process has been very successful in whatever way you wish to look at it. Altogether, we received about 15,000 online nomination forms filled by fans. We also have over 500 hard copy nomination forms answered by music stakeholders including DJs, promoters, and media allover Uganda. Importantly, this year’s nominations are a reflection of how the music industry continues to grow in both competitiveness and talent variety,” he said, adding; “We have video footage for media personalities, DJs and fans giving their independent views about the nominations exercise and their expectations for the awards. This is part of the evidence that we left our comfortable zones and moved to some of the shakers and makers of the industry. The nominations are reflective of the music industry performance between 1st November 2013 and 31st October 2014.”
“The team is busy preparing an easy to use yet technologically secure platform that will be used for online voting. We are also working on an SMS portal that will be communicated in the next few days.” Innocent emphasized.
Below is the full list of nominees:
1. Artiste Of The Year
• Sheebah Karungi
• Radio & Weasel
• Jose Chameleone
• Irene Ntale
• Eddy Kenzo
• Bobi Wine
• Bebe Cool
2. Best Male Artiste
• King Saha
• Jose Chameleone
• Eddy Kenzo
• David Lutalo
• Bobi Wine
• Bebe Cool
3. Best Female Artiste
• Sheebah Karungi
• Rema
• Maureen Nantume
• Irene Ntale
• Irene Namatovu
4. Best Duo Group Artiste
• Revival Band
• Radio And Weasel
• Pallaso & Sheebah
• New Eagles
• Golden Production Band
5. Best Male Breakthrough Artiste
• Ziza Bafana
• Melody
• Lyto Boss
• Daxx Kartel
• A Pass
6. Best Female Breakthrough Artiste
• Zanie Brown
• Spice Diana
• Naira Ali
• Betina Namukasa
• Anita Da Diva
7. Best Use Of Social Media By Artiste
• Navio
• Maurice Kirya
• Hindu Asha
• Eddy Kenzo
• Bebe Cool
8. Best Concert Performance
• Teli Dogo – Gravity Omutujju
• Sitya Loss Concert – Eddy Kenzo
• Ekyikumi Physicaly Fit – Big Eye
• Best Of Bebe Cool
• Amasso Ntunga – Radio And Weasel
9. Best Artiste In Diaspora
• Sarah Musayimuto
• No1. Suspect Badman
• Mc Norman
• Fyonna Nsubuga
• Frank Rock
• Ang3lina (Angella Nabuufu)
10. Best Young/Teen Artiste
• Triplets/Ghetto Kids
• M14 Omutugumbuzi
• Boys Of Destiny
• Aba Marcus Mayanja – Trex
11. Best Dj
• Selector Jay
• DJ Slick Stuat
• DJ Shiru
• DJ Roja
• DJ Mark
• DJ Ivan
• DJ Hearts
• DJ Aludah
12. Album Of The Year
• Pride By Navio
• Amaaso Ntunga By Radio And Weasel
• Akantu By David Lutalo
13. Video Of The Year
• Wale Wale – Jose Chameleone
• Sitya Loss – Eddy Kenzo
• No Holding Back – Navio
• Love You Everyday – Bebe Cool
• Kuzala Kugyaganya – Irene Namatovu
• Fly Solo – Keko
14. Song Of The Year
• Twesaana – Sheebah Karungi
• Sitya Loss – Eddy Kenzo
• Neera – Radio And Weasel
• Mulirwana – King Saha
• Love You Everyday – Bebe Cool
• Gyobela – Irene Ntale
15. Best Audio Producer
• Nash Wonder
• Dr. Fizor
• Diggy Baur
• D.King (Buddies Studio)
• Crouch
16. Best Video Producer
• Sasha Vbyz (Savy Films)
• Noltonmax & Georgeous Films
• Meddie Menz
• Jah Alive (Frank)
• Grate Make
17. Best Song Writer
• Saxess
• Ray Signature
• Peter Nawe
• Nince Henry
• Jamie Culture
18. Best Hip Hop Song
• No Holding Back – Navio
• Jajja Wo – Santana
• Ekyebeyi – Gravity Omutujju
• Akayimba Ka Maama – Gnl Zamba
• Ahh Ahh Ahh – Atlas Da African Dr. Jose Chameleone
19. Best Rnb Song
• Olibeera Nange – Juliana
• Neera – Radio And Weasel
• Muchuzi Muchuzi – Rema
• Mubbi Bubbi – Maro Ft David Lutalo
• Kanzunzu – Lyto Boss
20. Best Ragga Dancehall Song
• Zero Distance – Anita
• Tetubatya – Apass
• Pomini Pomini – Ziza Bafana
• Mundongo – Pallaso And Sheebah
• Kidandali – Ak47
21. Best Reggae Song
• Ngolabye – Jamal
• Muntu Wange – Naira Ali
• Maze Okukwetegereza – Maro, Radio & Weasel
• Love You Everyday – Bebe Cool
• Equation – Desire Luzinda
• Dilema – Bobi Wine, Mr.G & Cindy
22. Best Religious Song
• This Year – Dr Hilderman
• Sibiwulila – Wilson Bugembe
• List Ya Mukama – Julie Mutesasira
• Jungle – Levixone
• Amiina – Swahaba Kasumba
23. Best Band Song
• Salute – Mary Bata
• Olweza – Geofrey Lutaaya
• Namakula – Meseach Semakula
• Nalalila – Catherine Kusasira
• Kisusunku – Maureen Nantume
• Akantu – David Lutalo
24. Best Kadongo Kamu/ Afro Folk Song
• Muserebende – Gerald Kiwewa
• Kuzaala Kujagaana – Irene Namatovu
• Omugugu -Hassan Ndugga
• Etaaka – Kazibwe Kapo
• Agawalagana – Victor Kamenyo
25. Best Zouk Song
• Nice And Lovely – Eddy Kenzo
• Neberela Eno – Chris Evans
• Gyobela – Irene Ntale
• Emikisa Gyabakazi – Betina Namukasa
• Bbaluwa – Rahma Ali
• Basusi Bamenvu – Nince Henry
26. Best Afrobeat Song
• Twesana – Sheebah Karungi
• Size Yoo – Bobi Wine
• Nkoleki -Melody Ft Jose Chameleone
• Nkola Byafayo – Bebe Cool
• Mulirwana – King Saha
27. Best Afropop Song
• Wale Wale – Jose Chameleone
• Sitya Loss – Eddy Kenzo
• Kitoobero – Viboyo Oweyo
• Go Down Low – Pallaso And Sheebah
• Evaluate – Jacki O Ft Andy Music
28. Best Western Region Song
• Yanshobera – Dr Shaay
• Nankogu – Penny Patra
• Enshazi – Ray G
• Kaana Ka Maama – Dorrys Mutahunga
• Higher Level – Figo West
29. Best Eastern Region Song
• Owakasanda Ke – Park U
• Nguwe Kumwoyo – Dr Denicris & Kmas
• Ngesi Ore – Genious Drey Ft 2gb
• Malizaa – Kmas Ft Sytrus
• Igwe Papa – Judith Akol
• Ekireta – Gazampa
30. Best Northern Region Song
• Pingo – Pretty B
• Muko Kwany Dek – Bosmic Otim
• Mama – 2pee
• Latona – Nokkie Man
• Aol – Eddie Wizzie
31. Best Southern Region Song
• Okuloga Ataffaa – Luwalira Dalausi
• Mu Part 2 – Kool Banti
• Jangu – Sk Brain Ft King Saha
• Eno Embaga – Tonny Rich
• Aliba Ani – Eng Wasswa
32. East Africa Super Hit
• Tayali – Urban Boys Ft Iyanya
• Sitya Loss – Eddy Kenzo
• Ndagushima – Ommy Dimpoz
• Number One – Diamond Platnumz
• Nishike (Touch Me) – Sauti Sol
• Love You Everyday – Bebe Cool
• Kioo – Jaguar
• Baramushaka – Knowless
33. Most Active Fans Group
• Team Radio & Weasel
• Team Juliana
• Team Jose Chameleone
• Gagamel Phamily
• Firebase Army
34. Lifetime Achievement
