Gospel Music Powerhouses Recognised at Royal Awards in Kampala

The Royal Gospel Music Awards, held on Saturday at the University Community Fellowship in Kampala, was a star-studded event filled with live performances from renowned gospel artists. Levixone, Pastor Wilson Bugembe, Gabie Ntaate, and others walked away with top awards in various categories, including music, TV, and radio.

The winners of the various categories are as follows:

1. Rising Star Artist of the Year: Claire Leya
2. R&B/Urban Fusion Song of the Year: Waali – Jah Lead
3. Zouk Song of the Year: Brag About God – Gabie Ntaate
4. Live Worship Minister of the Year: Godfrey Kwezi
5. Reggae Song of the Year: Action Talk – Coopy Bly
6. Raga/Dancehall Song of the Year: Connected – Colifixie ft. Coopy Bly
7. Raga/Dancehall Artist of the Year: Ken B
8. Worship Song of the Year: Byona Bibyo – Florence Mukwaya
9. Praise Song of the Year: Sinza – Pr Wilson Bugembe
10. Culture Pride Song of the Year: Alibeerawo – Rachel Namubiru
11. Afro Pop Song of the Year: Munda – KaRungi
12. Afrobeat Song of the Year: Enjoy Yo Blessing – Levixone
13. Afrobeat Artist of the Year: Levixone
14. Song Writer of the Year: Ken Royal
15. Female Artist of the Year: Gabie Ntaate
16. Male Artist of the Year: Pastor Wilson Bugembe
17. Video of the Year: Nkwagala Nyoo – Dr. Suudi
18. Video Producer of the Year: House Of Dreign
19. Audio Producer of the Year: Zii On De Beat
20. Rap Fusion Song of the Year: Ntuma – Lyrical Mycheal ft. Becky A
21. Hip Hop Song of the Year: God Twist – St. Ronie ft. Barna
22. Hip Hop/Rap Artiste of the Year: St. Ronnie
23. Hip Hop/Rap Collaboration Song of the Year: God Twist – St. Ronnie ft. Barna
24. Hip Hop/Rap Video of the Year: Trends – Naxa
25. Collaboration Song of the Year: Guvunga – Eng. Brian ft. Phiona Nondo
26. Production House of the Year: Back Yard
27. Song of the Year: Brag About God – Gabie Ntaate
28. Artist of the Year: Pastor Wilson Bugembe
29. Artist of the Decade: Florence Rukundo
30. Junior Category: Renic Jemimah
31. Dance Group of the Year: Stim Dancers
32. Comedian of the Year: Tr. Sulphur
33. Music Manager of the Year: John Kay
34. Group of the Year: Wilsongs
35. Humanitarian Award: Levixone
36. Fans Group of the Year: Royal Army – Emperor Augustus
37. Stylish Artist of the Year: Ambassador Tony
38. Vocalist of the Year: Ivan T.I.T
39. Entertainment Blogger of the Year: Gospel Modes
40. Hype Man of the Year: Paul Selah
41. DJ of the Year: DJ Easy Samuel
42. Instrumentalist of the Year: Nicholas Guitar
43. The promoter of the Year: Joab Pro Media
44. Western Uganda Artist of the Peterson M.A
45. Eastern Uganda Artist of the Year: Prince Paul
46. Northern Uganda Artist of the Year: Mungu Feni
47. Southern Africa Song of the Year: “Hallelujah” by Wendy Harawa ft. Abel Chungu
48. Southern Africa Artist of the Year: Wendy Harawa
49. Western Africa Song of the Year: “Jireh” by Limoblaze
50. Western Africa Artist of the Year: Limoblaze
51. Eastern Africa Song of the Year: “Mimshaka” by Victorious Team
52. Eastern Africa Artist of the Year: Victorious Team
53. Best Graphics Designer of the Year: Andrew Lutakome
54. Best Pentecostal Choir of the Year: Phaneroo Worship Team
55. Best Anglican Choir of the Year: Kakumba Chapel Kyambogo
56. Best Catholic Choir of the Year: The Cherubim Chamber Chorale
57. Contemporary Gospel Band of the Year: Trumpets of Hope
58. Best SDA Choir of the Year: Kanyanya SDA Church Choir
59. Best Event Photographer of the Year: Zaga Ku Lens

TV & Radio Categories:

1. Morning Radio Show of the Year: “Golokoka Yaka” – MCF Radio
2. Mid Morning Radio Show of the Year: “Warm Breeze” – Spirit FM
3. Evening Radio Drive Show of the Year: “Omudigido” – Top Radio
4. Weekend Radio Show of the Year: “Beat Street” – Power FM
5. Male Radio Personality of the Year: “Chairman Rodney” – MCF Radio
6. Most Supportive Radio Station of the Year: Spirit FM
7. Female Radio Personality of the Year: “Ladie Winnie” – Top Radio
8. Morning TV Show of the Year: “Code Green” – Spirit TV
9. Request TV Show of the Year: “Lunchtime Requests” – Family TV
10. Evening Drive TV Show of the Year: “The G.A.N.G” – Salt TV
11. Music TV/Radio Show of the Year: “BurnOut” – Spirit TV
12. Youth TV Show of the Year: “The Blaze Teenz” – KTV
13. Rising Media Personality of the Year: “HopeKeys” – Fresh TV
14. Most Supportive TV Station of the Year: Spirit TV
15. Best Male TV Personality of the Year: “Ivodrous Luyima” – Dream TV
16. Best Female TV Personality of the Year: “Dorah Jimmmyz” – Salt TV
17. Entertainment Journalist of the Year: “Godfrey Tumwebaze” – Salt TV
18. Gospel Show of the Year on Non-Christian TV/Radio Station: “GXP” – NTV
19. Kids Show of the Year: “Lollipop” – KSTV
20. Online Radio of the Year: Church Radio
21. News Anchor of the Year: “Laurettah Naggayi” – Rest TV
22. Weekend Show of the Year: “Recharge” – Spirit TV