By Our Reporter
Songstresses, Azawi and Pia Pounds were among the biggest winners at the inaugural Janzi Awards which were held over the weekend.
Azawi bagged three awards including the Female Artist of the year and Album of the Year awards while Pia Pounds clinched two awards including Song of the Year and Video of the Year awards.
Afrigo Band’s Moses Matovu received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Janzi awards are aimed at rewarding Uganda’s outstanding individuals in the Creative and Arts industry.
Here’s the full list of winners:
MUSIC
Male Artist of the Year
Pallaso (Malamu)
Female Artist of the Year
Azawi (Slow Dancing)
Outstanding Album of the Year
Azawi (African Music)
Outstanding Song of the Year
Pia Pounds (Tupaate)
Outstanding Kadongokamu Artist (Male)
Willy Mukabya (Beera Mugumu)
Outstanding Kadongokamu Artist (Female)
Josephine Ndagire (Teri Musajja W’omu)
Emerging Artist Award
Zex Bilangilangi (Nalinda)
Outstanding Live Band
Janzi Band
Outstanding Dance Hall Artist
Cindy Sanyu (Boom Party)
Outstanding Hip Hop Artist
Ffe Ffe Busi (Gamba Chwii)
Songwriter Award
Liam Voice (Omwoyo)
Outstanding Dance Group
Masaka Kids Africana (Tweyagale)
Outstanding Video Award
Pia Pounds (Tupaate)
Outstanding Western Artist
Ray G (Eizoba)
Outstanding Eastern Artist
Rody Gavana (Akello)
Outstanding Northern Artist
Profesa Maros (Centre)
Outstanding Faith Based Musician
Levixone (Chikibombe)
Outstanding Contemporary/World Music
Kenneth Mugabi (Oliwa)
Outstanding RnB Artist
Liam Voice (Omwoyo)
Viewer’s Choice Award
Eddy Kenzo (Weekend)
Humanitarian Award
Levixone (Kosovo NGO)
Music Journalist Award
Herbie Kay (Metro FM)
Outstanding Legendary Artist
Moze Radio (Tambula Nange)
Outstanding Entrepreneurial Artist
Bobi Wine (One Love Beach)
Outstanding Afro Beat/Pop Artist
Azawi (Slow Dancing)
Outstanding Afro-Zouk Artist
B2C (Munda’awo)
Outstanding Performer
Sheebah Karungi (Boy Fire)
Outstanding Vocalist
Kenneth Mugabi (Nkwegomba)
Outstanding Audio Producer
Nessin Pan Production (Munda’awo)
Outstanding Audio Producer Regional
Masta Beatz (One love)
Outstanding Video Producer
Sasha Vybz (Bebe Cool /Wire Wire)
Outstanding Video Producer Regional
McElvis Onset (Rasta Swagg-Pi Naka)
Outstanding Deejay
Slick Stuart & Roja
Young Talent Award
Fresh Kid (Bambi)
Lifetime Achievement Award
Moses Matovu (Afrigo Band)
PERFORMING ARTS
Outstanding Comedy Performance
Kibooneka Moses (Unlce Mo)
Outstanding Theatre Production
The Chains of Dance (Edward Sembatya)
Outstanding Dance Group (Contemporary)
Masaka Kids Africana (Tweyagale)
Outstanding Magician and Illusionist
Jonathan the magician
FILM & VIDEO
Outstanding Film
The Girl in the Yellow Jumper (Produced and directed by Loukman Ali)
Outstanding Documentary
Demystifying Lifts and Lows (Kankunda Titi)
Outstanding TV Drama
Baguma
Outstanding Actor
Mushema Housen (Bed of Thorns, November Tear, Veronica’s Wish)
Outstanding Actress
Prossy Mukisa (Baguma-Nabbosa, The Right Path, Blood and Pain)
Outstanding Film Director
Ayenyi T. Steve (Kony, Order from Above, Kampala City)
Outstanding Costume Designer
Esther Nakaziba (Bed of Thorns, 27 Guns, Honorables)
Outstanding Screen Play Writer
Louis Muhereza (Deception)
Outstanding Visual Effects
16 Rounds (A film that combines great cinematography with story and performance to a gripping effect)
Outstanding Producer
Usama Mukwaya (Blind Date,16 Rounds, The Girl in the Yellow Jumper)
VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS
Outstanding Crafts and Weaving
Paul Bukenya Katamiira (Ugandan Bark Cloth Marker)
Outstanding Painter
Ntensibe Joseph (Nature and Contemporary Artist)
Outstanding Photographer
Edgar Batte
Outstanding Fashion Designer
Abbas Kaijuka
Outstanding Stylist in Fashion
Mavo Kampala
Outstanding Make Up Artist
Monafaces
Outstanding Interior Designer
One100 Interiors Uganda
Outstanding Architect
William Henry Ssentoogo
BOOKS & PUBLISHING
Outstanding Book
Zura Maids (Written by Apio Atuko)
Outstanding Children’s Storybook
Namulanda (By Walaabyeki Magoba)
Outstanding Children’s Book Illustrator
Davis Bamwine
Outstanding Non- Fiction Writer
Charles Peter Mayiga (Work and Prosper)
Outstanding Cartoonist
Jimmy Spire Ssentongo
Outstanding Newspaper/Magazine Columnist
Esther Namugogi (New Vision)
Outstanding Online Newspaper
Nile Post
Outstanding Podcaster
Lucy Chihandae (The World is Ours)
SOFTWARE & INNOVATIONS
Outstanding App
Afromobile
Outstanding Innovator
Zeenode Ltd
CULTURAL & NATIONAL HERITAGE
Outstanding Community Museum
Igongo Museum (South Western Uganda)
Outstanding Community Library
Kawempe Youth Centre
Outstanding Public Library
Soroti Public Library (Soroti)
Domestic Tourism Award
Trip Addicts
Traditional Medicine Innovator Award
Prof. Patrick Ogwang (Developer of Covidex)
SUPPORT SERVICES
Outstanding Emcees
MC Kats
Outstanding Promoters
Talent Africa
