{"id":41748,"date":"2019-05-15T11:10:43","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T09:10:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/check-out-the-full-list-of-nominees-at-the-2019-groove-awards-2\/"},"modified":"2020-04-27T03:35:29","modified_gmt":"2020-04-27T02:35:29","slug":"2019-groove-awards-nominees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pan-african-music.com\/en\/2019-groove-awards-nominees\/","title":{"rendered":"Check out the full list of nominees at the 2019 Groove Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-25066 pam-featured-content\"  src=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Groove-Awards_Jabidii_IG.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Groove-Awards_Jabidii_IG.jpg 700w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Groove-Awards_Jabidii_IG-661x347.jpg 661w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Groove-Awards_Jabidii_IG-465x244.jpg 465w, https:\/\/pan-african-music-production.fra1.digitaloceanspaces.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Groove-Awards_Jabidii_IG-375x197.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1010px) 759px,100vw\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b>Groove Awards was started to honour, promote and give recognition to the artistes, writers and industry players for their contribution towards the East African Gospel music industry. \u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>The Groove Awards nominees have been revealed and in an announcement, the public has been granted franchise until May 31st to vote their favourite artistes\/group across various categories. The voting will be done in the Groove Awards official website.<\/p>\n<p>Jabidii is the most nominated male artist with 11 nominations in the Artist of the Year, Dance Style\/Song of the Year, Reggae\/Ragga Song of the Year, Collabo of the Year, Teens Choice Song of the Year and Song of the Year categories.<\/p>\n<p>The most nominated female artist is Eunice Njeri who received three nominations in the Song of the Year, Praise and Worship Song of the Year and Artist of the Year categories.<\/p>\n<p>Below is the full list of nominees:<\/p>\n<p><b>Artist of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Pitson<\/li>\n<li>Moji Shortbabaa<\/li>\n<li>Jabidii<\/li>\n<li>Evelyn Wanjiru<\/li>\n<li>Eunice Njeri<\/li>\n<li>Alice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Song of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Zaidi Na Zaidi\u2019 \u2013 Eunice Njeri<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Vimbada\u2019 \u2013 Moji Shortbabaa &amp; Jabidii<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Kanyaga Lami\u2019 \u2013 Timeless Noel &amp; Jabidii<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Celebrate\u2019 \u2013 Evelyn Wanjiru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Teens Choice Song of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Washangaze\u2019 \u2013 David Wonder<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Vimbada\u2019 \u2013 Moji Shortbabaa &amp; Jabidii<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Toka Teke\u2019 \u2013 Mob K<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Paripapa\u2019 \u2013 Jfam<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Kanyaga Lami\u2019 \u2013 Timeless Noel &amp; Jabidii<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Confidence\u2019 \u2013 Masterpiece<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Collaboration of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Wema Wako\u2019 \u2013 Baraka Musiq ft. Guardian Angel<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Vimbada\u2019 \u2013 Moji Shortbabaa &amp; Jabidii<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Ni Poa\u2019 \u2013 Amani G ft. Pitson<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Mwaka Wako\u2019 \u2013 Florence Andenyi ft. Anastacia Mukabwa<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Kurutu\u2019 \u2013 Peter Mbui, Ruff, Dan Mbui &amp; Kabi Wa Jesus<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Kanyaga Lami\u2019 \u2013 Timeless Noel &amp; Jabidii<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Praise and Worship Song of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Zaidi Na Zaidi\u2019 \u2013 Eunice Njeri<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Usikiaye Maombi\u2019 \u2013 Kathy Praise<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Nikuabudu\u2019 \u2013 Alice Kimanzi<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Neno Lako\u2019 \u2013 Godwill Babette<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Even Here\u2019 \u2013 Rebekah Dawn ft. Allan Sucre<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Celebrate\u2019 \u2013 Evelyn Wanjiru<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Hiphop Song of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Relax\u2019 \u2013 Stonee Jiwe<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Realest\u2019 \u2013 Kriss Erroh<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Nice\u2019 \u2013 Eko Dydda<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Kalamu Nzito\u2019 \u2013 Kamlesh Kagaba<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Issues\u2019 \u2013 Muhanji<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Eyy Oka \u2013 Josh Xtra &amp; Kibunjah<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Reggae\/Ragga Song of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Paripapa\u2019 \u2013 Jfam<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Nikuone\u2019 \u2013 Dafari<\/li>\n<li>\u2018God Is In Control\u2019 \u2013 Kush Tracey<\/li>\n<li>\u2018China\u2019 \u2013 Jabidii<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Atatenda\u2019 \u2013 Havoc Musiq<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Again (Step on Him)\u2019 \u2013 Garvey Royal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Hypeman\/MC of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Timeless Noel<\/li>\n<li>MC Price<\/li>\n<li>MC Neb<\/li>\n<li>MC KIbunjah<\/li>\n<li>Hype Ola<\/li>\n<li>MC Acts<\/li>\n<li>Hype Helena<\/li>\n<li>Hype Gad<\/li>\n<li>Hype Dago<\/li>\n<li>Hype Belly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Dance Style\/Song of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Vimbada\u2019 \u2013 Moji Shortbabaa &amp; Jabidii<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Niko Rieng\u2019 \u2013 Josay Flamer<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Mbwayaga\u2019 \u2013 Jabidii<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Kanyaga Lami\u2019 \u2013 Timeless Noel &amp; Jabidii<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Again (Step on Him)\u2019 \u2013 Garvey Royal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Music Video of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Satisfy\u2019 \u2013 Joyce Omondi<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Pekee Yangu\u2019 \u2013 Moji Shortbabaa<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Nifanane Nawe\u2019 \u2013 Wahu<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Ni Tembee Na Wewe\u2019 \u2013 Size 8<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Mwenye Baraka\u2019 \u2013 Laura Karwira<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Mtu Wa Maana\u2019 \u2013 Pitson<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Media Personality of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Timeless Noel<\/li>\n<li>Syombua Mwele Osiany<\/li>\n<li>Kambua<\/li>\n<li>Joyce Gituro<\/li>\n<li>DJ Soxxy<\/li>\n<li>DJ Ruff<\/li>\n<li>DJ MO<\/li>\n<li>Antony Ndiema<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Male Breakthrough Artist of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zack Art<\/li>\n<li>Revival<\/li>\n<li>Ndume<\/li>\n<li>Josay Flamer<\/li>\n<li>Dess<\/li>\n<li>Baraka Musiq<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Female Breakthrough Artist of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Njoki Munyi<\/li>\n<li>Mwangi Nimo<\/li>\n<li>Lydia Ndigwa<\/li>\n<li>Faith Nduhiu<\/li>\n<li>Emma Omonge<\/li>\n<li>Branny<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Breakthrough DJ of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ken The DJ<\/li>\n<li>DJ Tripple B<\/li>\n<li>DJ Son<\/li>\n<li>DJ Sean<\/li>\n<li>DJ Ray<\/li>\n<li>DJ Prince Kim<\/li>\n<li>DJ Justin<\/li>\n<li>DJ Dolphin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Diaspora Artist of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Zangi<\/li>\n<li>Proud Refuge<\/li>\n<li>Naomi Karanja<\/li>\n<li>Emmy Kosgei<\/li>\n<li>Churchil King<\/li>\n<li>Benachi<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Online\/Digital Personality of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Laura Karwirwa<\/li>\n<li>Kambua<\/li>\n<li>Kabi &amp; Milly<\/li>\n<li>Jasmine Macharia<\/li>\n<li>Ernest Wamboye<\/li>\n<li>Brendah Jons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Young Groover of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Whitney Joy<\/li>\n<li>Shyro P<\/li>\n<li>Shanah Manjeru<\/li>\n<li>Praise Makena<\/li>\n<li>Keep It Real &amp; Am Blessed<\/li>\n<li>Cynthia Inzai<\/li>\n<li>Breanna Njeri Ngugi<\/li>\n<li>Amani G<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Coastal Counties Song of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018U Mwamba Wangu Jesu\u2019 \u2013 Dickson Nyamawi<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Subira\u2019 \u2013 Cate Njane<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Siku Yako\u2019 \u2013 John Isa<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Neema\u2019 \u2013 Michael Yena<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Nakupenda\u2019 \u2013 Eve Bahati<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Mwanakondoo\u2019 \u2013 Susan Mwalimu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Central Counties Song of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Thimo\u2019 \u2013 Shiru Wa GP<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Ni Gukena\u2019 \u2013 Ruth Wamuyu<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Ngai wa mwanya\u2019 \u2013 Paul Waiganjo<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Muheani\u2019 \u2013 Phyllis Mbuthia &amp; Sammy Irungu<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Kaba Ngai Ungirathima Umwe\u2019 \u2013 Loise Kim<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Guoko kwa Jehova\u2019 \u2013 Chege Wa Willy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Eastern Counties Song of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Testimony\u2019 \u2013 Bessy Blessing<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Tamuka Ndeto\u2019 \u2013 Eunice Kyalo<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Ngwate Kwoko\u2019 \u2013 Justus Myelo<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Mundu Uiva\u2019 \u2013 Ev John Kay<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Kyaa kya Ngai\u2019 \u2013 Stephen Kasolo<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Kava Ndiwe na Yesu\u2019 \u2013 Wilberforce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Nyanza Counties Song of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Conquerer\u2019 \u2013 Fenny Kerubo<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Ok Abi Tho\u2019 \u2013 John Okidi<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Ababisa\u2019 \u2013 Douglas Otiso<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Donge Nyasaye\u2019 \u2013 Eunice Ogoma<\/li>\n<li>\u2018\u2019Kik Ikala\u2019 \u2013 Florence Robert<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Oloyo Lweny\u2019 \u2013 Christine Otieno<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Rift Valley Counties Song of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Very Nice Tumdo\u2019 \u2013 Rose Cheboi<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Shoretisho\u2019 \u2013 Ole Nkukuu<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Osiligi\u2019 \u2013 Tychicus Keret<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Kapchi\u2019 \u2013 Mum Cherop<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Kalamit\u2019 \u2013 Pastor Joel Kimeto<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Atajewuo\u2019 \u2013 Sanino Bless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Western Counties Song of the Year<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u2018Yeso Nolwanda\u2019 \u2013 Eunice K<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Wanyangala\u2019 \u2013 Jackie Wanyama<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Khwekanile \u2013 Grace Sunday<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Khongonda\u2019 \u2013 Henry Mutonyi<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Lwanda Ni Yesu\u2019 \u2013 Timothy Kitui ft. 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