This years’ groove award was characterized by new faces unlike the previous years where the big and commons names in the gospel industry dominated the awards.
The gospel bigwigs like Bahati and Willy Paul Msafi not only missed to scoop an award in the just ended groove award ceremony, but were never nominated in any category for the awards.
The 11th year groove awards took place at the Safaricom Stadium indoor arena at Kasarani, Nairobi.
Among the new faces in the gospel industry is the ‘Mwema’ hit maker Mercy Masika who won the ‘skiza’ ring back tune of the year. Her song Nikupendeze topped the song of the year category.
The album of the year went to Mery D Lai of the album Emmanuel while Kelele Takatifu group with their song Ngori won the group of the year award.
The missing of Barua singer Bahati and Willy Paul Msafi of the song take it slow ft Sauti Sol might have been as a result much controversy that ended up all over social media.
Below is the full list of winners in their respective categories.
Collabo of the Year – Everlyne Wanjiru Feat Vicky Kitonga, Tulia.
Nyanza Counties Song of the Year – Abasani B’ Omusunte by Femmy Kerubo.
Ragga/Reggae Song of the Year – Wave by Jfam Feat Omari.
Central Counties Song of the Year – Githe Tiwe by Phyllis Mbuthia.
Western Africa Artist of the Year – Sinach, Nigeria.
Audio Producer of the Year – Saint P.
Radio Presenter of the Year – Eva Mwalili,Milele FM.
Eastern & Central Africa Artist of the Year – Christina Shusho.
Western Counties Song of the Year – Njigula by Timothy Kituyi.
Coastal Counties Song of the Year – Ushindi by Faith Mwikali.
Dance Group of the Year – Jims & Dims.
Rift Valley Song of the Year – Ashe Mpapa by Pst. Samuel Somorei.
Album of the Year – Emmanuel by Mercy D Lai.
Eastern Counties Song of the Year – Ni Ngai Niwukilasya by Stephen Kasolo.
Songwriter of the Year – Pitson
Video Of The Year – Afadhali Yesu, Size 8.
HipHop Son of the Year – Easy by Maluda Feat. Juliani.
Gospel Radio Show of the Year – Gospel Sunday, Milele FM.
Worship Song of the Year – Nikufahamu by Everlyn Wanjiru.
Video Producer of the Year – Sammy Dee, True-D Pictures.
South Africa Artist of the Year – Joyous Celebration.
Talent To Watch – DJ Covenant,Rurumuka,Inooro TV.
Skiza Ring Back Tune of the Year-Mwema by Mercy Masika.
Afro-Pop Song of the Year – Ayaya by Majik Mike Feat. Kris Ee Baba.
DJ of the Year – DJ Ruff.
TV Show of the Year – The Switch, K24.
New Artist of the Year – Mash Mwana.
Group of the Year – Kelele Takatifu.
Song of the Year – Nikupendeze by Mercy Masika.
Female Artist of the Year – Mercy Masika.
Male Artist of the Year – L-Jay Maasai.
