The Uganda Entertainment Awards 2016 nominees have been announced today. Musicians Eddy Kenzo, Sheebah Karungi and Bebe Cool received the most nods with each bagging at least three nominations. The public will select their favorite nominees through SMS. To vote, type; UEA<space> category Number <space> Nominee and send to 8338.
Winners will be announced at a red carpet event that will be held at Kampala Serena hotel on 19th August.
Check out the full list of nominee below.
Music
1. Artiste Of The Year
• Eddy Kenzo
• Sheebah Karungi
• Bebe Cool
2. Best Male Artiste
• Eddy Kenzo
• Radio and Weasel
• David Lutalo
• A Pass
3. Best Female Artiste
• Rema Namakula
• Sheebah Karungi
• Stecia Mayanja
• Mary Bata
4. Best Dance/ Live Performance
• Cindy Sanyu
• Gravity Omuttujju
• Sheebah Karungi
• Ziza Bafana
• Bebe Cool
5. Best Reggae Artiste
• Bebe Cool
• A Pass
6. Best Dancehall Artiste
• Ziza Bafana
• Nutty Neithan
• Sheebah Karungi
• Cindy Sanyu
7. Best Gospel Artiste
• Julie Mutesasila
• Wilson Bugembe
• Levixone
• Exodus
8. Best Band
• Qwela Band
• Golden Band
• Kream Production
9. Best Breakout Artiste
• Winnie Nwagi
• Carol Nantongo
• Rydim Galz
• Nutty Neithan
10. Best Artiste In The Diaspora
• SK Simeon
• George Will Drive
• M.C Moseh
• Bella Mubiru
11. Best RnB Artiste
• King Saha
• Rema Namakula
• Fille
• Geosteady
12. Best Kadongo Kamu Artiste
• Mathias Walukaga
• Hassan Nduga
• Kazibwe Kapo
13. Video Of The Year
• Nkwatako (Sheebah)
• Soraye (Eddy Kenzo)
• African Gal (Bebe Cool)
• Njogereza (Navio)
• Kyadaaki (Iryn Namubiru)
14. Best Collaboration
• Science (King Saha Ft Winnie Nwagi)
• Same Way ( Geosteady Ft Lydia Jazmine)
• Royal (Eddy Kenzo Ft Patoranking)
• Friendly Match (Ziza Bafana Ft Zanie Brown)
15. Song Of The Year
• Musawo (Winnie Nwagi)
• Alintwala (Stecia Mayanja)
• Same Way (Geosteady Ft Lydia Jazmine)
• Mu Baara (Dax Kartel)
• My Lover (Mary Bata)
16. Song Writer Of The Year
• A Pass
• Ray Signature
• Naava Grey
• Mowzey Radio
17. Best Dj
• Dj Roja & Dj Silck Stuart
• Dj Bryan
• Selctor Jay
• Dj Urbanstar
18. Best Audio Music Producer
• Nessim
• Nash Wonder
• Producer Ronnie
• Bless Touch
• D-King
19. Best Music Video Producer
• Grate Make
• Shasha Vbyz
• Noltonax And Georgeous Filmz
• Jahlive
20. Best East African Act
• Ali Kiba
• Sauti Soul
• Diamond Platnumz
• Eddy Kenzo
• Vanessa Mdee
21. Best African Act
• Yemi Alade
• Diamond Platnumz
• Eddy Kenzo
• Korede Bello
• Wizkid
TV
22. Best TV Station
• NTV
• Bukedde TV
• Urban TV
• Channel 44
23. Best Entertainment Tv Show
• The Beat (NTV)
• Full Doze (Bukedde TV)
• Backstage Pass(Urban TV)
24. Best Male Entertainment TV Presenter
• Mc Kats
• Douglas Lwanga
• Denzel
25. Best Female Entertainment TV Presenter
• Flavia Namulindwa
• Justine Nantume
• Malaika Nnyanzi
• Lady Beezo?
26. Best TV Series
• Hostel
• Deception
• Coffee Shop
27. Remarkable TV Host
• Frank Walusimbi
• Simon Kaggwa Njala
• Simon Muyanga Lutaaya
• Samson Kasumba
Radio
28. Best Radio Station
• Galaxy Fm
• Cbs Fm
• K.Fm
• Power Fm
• Capital Fm
• Sanyu Fm
29. Best Male Entertainment Radio Show Host
• Mckenzie
• Kaparaga
• Kamagu
• Denzel
30. Best Female Entertainment Radio Show Host
• Flavia Tumusiime
• Deedan
• Jaq Deweyi
31. Remarkable Radio Presenter
• Kuku Wazabanga (Kasuku)
• Bina Baby
• Patriko Mujuuka
• Abbey Mukiibi
• Omulangira Ndawusi
Comedy
32. Best Comedy Group
• Comedy Files Ug
• Jazz Comedy Uganda
• The Spolight (Akandolindoli)
• Fan Factory
33. Outstanding Male Comedian
• Mc Mariachi
• Amooti
• Salvado Idringi
• Mad Rat & Chiko
• Mc Kapale
34. Outstanding Female Comedian
• Anne Kansiime
• Kobusheshe
• Kotilda
Movies/ Film /Series/ Drama
35. Best Theatre Drama Group
• Ebonies
• Fan Factory
• The Spotlight (Akandolindoli)
36. Best Actor
• Andrew Benon Kibuuka
• Farouk Mutebi
• Yasini Lubowa
37. Best Actress
• Sarah Kisawuzi
• Fausta Nanziri
• Mariam Ndagire
• Faridah Kuteesa
38.Oustanding Drama/Theatre Personality
• Abbey Mukiibi
• Leila Kalanzi
• Sam Bagenda
• Justine Nantume
39. Best All Round Entertainment Personality
• Bobi Wine
• Salvado Idringi
• Andrew Benon Kibuuka
• Mariam Ndagire
Sports
40. Best Male Sports Personality
• Denis Onyango
• Ivan Byekwaso
• Ronald Otile
• Solomon Mutai
41. Best Female Sports Personality
• Zaina Kagoya
• Lillian Zawedde
• Stella Chesang
• Peace Proscovia
Fashion
42. Oustanding Model
• Adam Gashe
• Akello Patricia
• Leila Kalanguka
• Meddie Lubowa
• Stacy Amito
43. Oustanding Fashion Designer
• Raphael Kasule
• Martha Jabo
• Anitah Berry
44. Best Fashion Brand
• K Raphael Couture
• Sylvia Owori
• Paple Rayn
• Kwesh
45. Entertainment Website / Blog Of The Year
• Big Eye Ug
• Enews Ug
• Matooke Republic
• Chan0.8
Staff Writer