HiPipo Music Awards

HiPipo Music Awards (HMA) celebrates and promotes music, musicians and artistic excellence in Africa.[1] Organized by Hipipo. First “HiPipo Charts Festival”, aka First HiPipo Music Awards, was held in - 2012. The second edition of HiPiPo Music awards (HMA) was held on February 9, 2013.[2]

HiPipo Music Awards
"We the Best"
Awarded for	Music Excellence (Africa)
Location	Kampala
Country	Uganda
Presented by	HiPipo
First awarded	2012
Website	hma.hipipo.com

The second annual HiPipo Music Awards took place on October 14, 2013 and culminated with a gala night at Wonder World (formerly Didi's World) auditorium in Kansanga.[3] HiPipo Music Awards event is held annually between January and February.

Eligibility

To be considered, an artist must have released music content within 12 months prior to October of any year.

Nomination

Each category has five or six nominees.[4] The nominees come from different nominating stakeholders including musicians, video/audio producers, songwriters, media personalities (radio, TV, and print), and the general public.[5]

Voting

Once nominations are complete, the public votes via text (SMS) and Facebook through the official HiPipo Music Awards (HMA) platform.

List of ceremonies

Year	Date	Venue	Host	Reference
2013	2012	Digital Event (at Theater La Bonita)	HiPipo Charts Festival
2013	February 9, 2013	Theater La Bonita		[6]
2014	February 8, 2014	WonderWorld Auditorium	Mohamed Kimbugwe	[7]
2015	February 7, 2015	WonderWorld Auditorium	Mohamed Kimbugwe	[8]
2016	January 30, 2016	Serena Kampala Hotel	Andrew,Wesley King	[9]
2017	February 4, 2017	Serena Kampala Hotel	Wesley King
2018	March 17, 2018	Serena Kampala Hotel	Wesley King

Africa nominees

In 2017, HiPipo Music Awards released a broad and diverse list of categories and nominees, that are arguably the best songs, videos and artists from East Africa and rest of Africa for that year.

Africa Song of the Year

1. Alikiba – Seduce Me
2. C4 Pedro Ft Sauti Sol – Love Again
3. Cassper Nyovest – Tito Mboweni
4. Darassa Ft. Ben Pol – Muziki
5. Davido – IF
6. Diamond Platnumz Ft. Ne-Yo – Marry You
7. Eddy Kenzo – Jubilation
8. Jah Prayzah Ft. Mafikizolo – Sendekera
9. Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa – Particula (ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking & Jidenna)
10. Roberto – Into You
11. Runtown – Mad Over You
12. Sheebah – John Rambo
13. Wizkid – Come Closer Ft. Drake

Africa Video of the Year

1. AKA – Caiphus Song
2. Davido – Fall
3. Diamond Platnumz Ft. Morgan Heritage – Hallelujah
4. Flavour – Baby Na Yoka
5. Mafikizolo – Love Potion
6. Major Lazer & DJ Maphorisa – Particula (ft. Nasty C, Ice Prince, Patoranking & Jidenna)
7. Eazi – Leg Over
8. Sarkodie – Pain Killer Ft. Runtown
9. Sauti Sol Ft. Patoranking – Melanin
10. Sheebah – The Way
11. Tekno – Rara
12. Tiwa Savage – All Over
13. Toofan – Terre

Best Francophone Africa Act

1. Adiouza – Ma La Nob
2. Awilo Longomba – Esopi Yo Tiwa Savage
3. Daphne – Calée
4. Dj Arafat –Kpadoompo
5. Dj Kerozen – Le Temps
6. Fally Ipupa – Eloko Iyo
7. Maabo – Yako Waral
8. Serge Beynaud – Akrakabo
9. Sidiki Diabaté – Je Suis Désolé
10. Toofan – Terre

Award winners

2nd HiPipo Music Awards winners[10][11]

1. Artist of the Year: Bebe Cool
2. Best Male Artist: jairus nakisa
3. Best Female Artist: Rema
4. Best Breakthrough Artist: Rema Namakula
5. Best Artist in Diaspora: Fyonna Nsubuga
6. Best Artist on Social Media: Navio[12]
7. Best Young/Teen Artist: Young Zee
8. Best On-stage Performer: Vampino[13]
9. Best Audio Producer: Hannz Tactiq
10. Best Video Producer: Seasons – Kim XP
11. Album of the Year: Book of Kirya by Maurice Kirya
12. Video of the Year: One and Only by Navio
13. Song of the Year: Bakoowu by Mathias Walukaga
14. Best Hip-hop Song: One and Only by
15. Best R&B Song: Oli Wange by Rema
16. Best Ragga – Dancehall Song: Tebakusobola by Yung Mulo
17. Best Reggae Song: Missing you by Bebe Cool and Rema
18. Best Gospel Song: Body Guard by Emron and Sizzaman
19. Best Band Song: Bwolonda by Chris Evans
20. Best Kadongo Kamu Song: Bakoowu by Mathias Walukaga
21. Best Zouk Song: Valu Valu by Jose Chameleone
22. Best Afropop and Soul Song: Zina by Viboyo Ft Vampino and Benon
23. Best Afrobeat Song: Jennifer by Bobi Wine
24. Best HiPipo Charts Artist:Kagoma phillip

3rd HiPipo Music Awards winners[14][15]

Full list of Winners: #HiPipoMusicAwards 2014

1. The Artist of the Year: Bebe Cool
2. The Best Male Artist : Bebe Cool
3. The Best Female Artist: Rema
4. The Best Duo-Group Artist : Radio and Weasel
5. The Best Male Breakthrough Artist : Aganaga Khalifah
6. The Best Female Breakthrough Artist : Irene Ntale
7. The MTN Most Selling Song : Kisumuluzo – Diana Nalubega[16]
8. The Best HiPipo Charts Artist : Sarah Musayimuto and MC Norman
9. The Best Artist on Social Media : Bebe Cool
10. The Best on Stage Performer : Bebe Cool
11. The Best Artist in Diaspora : Pallaso
12. The Best Young/Teen Artist Young Zee
13. The Best DJ : DJ Shiru
14. The Album of the Year : Obudde Album – Radio and Weasel
15. The Video of the Year : Kata – Navio
16. The Song of the Year : Badilisha – Jose Chameleone
17. The Best Concept Music Video : Kata – Navio
18. The Best Performance Music Video : Ntandika – Grace Nakimera
19. The Best Audio Producer : Nash Wander
20. The Best Video Producer : JahLive
21. The Best Song Writer : Saxeess
22. Best Male HIP HOP Song : Leka Kwenyumiriza – Navio and Unique
23. Best Female HIP HOP Song : Go Gal – Mc Clara
24. Best Male R&B Song : Tonefulira – Sylver Kyagulanyi
25. Best Female R&B Song : Kukaliba – Rema
26. Best Male RAGGA-DANCEHALL Song : Kokodiosis – Bebe Cool
27. Best Female RAGGA-DANCEHALL Song : Fire Tonight – Rema
28. Best Male REGGAE Song : Love Letter – Bebe Cool and Irene Ntale
29. Best Female REGGAE Song : Yimuka – Allen Majara
30. Best Male GOSPEL Song : Mukama Mpa Okukumanya – Richard Masembe
31. Best Female GOSPEL Song : Saba by Julie Mutesaasila
32. Best Male BAND Song : Wa Gyetugenda – David Lutalo
33. Best Female BAND Song : Onkubyeko Ekibaati – Benah Namisinga
34. Best Male KADONGO KAMU Song : Ebintu Bizibu – Hassan Ndugga (Revival Band)
35. Best Female KADONGO KAMU Song : Omwana Wani – Jackie Babirye and Umar Mwanje
36. Best Male ZOUK Song : Badilisha – Jose Chameleone
37. Best Female ZOUK Song : Its OK – Titie Tabela
38. Best Male AFRO MIX Song : Love Me Love Me – Viboyo Oweyo
39. Best Female AFRO MIX Song : Hooray – Leila Kayondo and Jose Chameleone.
40. Best Male AFROBEAT Song : Akalimu – Bobi Wine
41. Best Female AFROBEAT Song : Eddiba – Juliana Kanyomozi
42. Best Western Region Song : Kigambe – Lady Mariam
43. Best Eastern Region Song : Akuloga – Fusion Band
44. Best Northern Region Song : Mama – Bosmic Otim
45. Best Southern Region Song: Mpatikana – SK Brian

4th HiPipo Music Awards winners[17]

1. Artist of the Year – Bebe Cool
2. Best Male Artist – Bebe Cool
3. Best Female Artist – Sheebah Karungi
4. Best Duo Group Artist – Radio And Weasel
5. Best Male Breakthrough Artist – Ziza Bafana
6. Best Female Breakthrough Artist – Spice Diana
7. Best Use of Social Media by Artist – Eddy Kenzo
8. Best Concert Performance – Best of Bebe Cool
9. Best Artist in Diaspora – Frank Rock
10. Best Young/Teen Artist – Aba Marcus Mayanja – Trex
11. Best DJ – DJ Shiru
12. Album of the Year – Amaaso Ntunga By Radio And Weasel
13. Video of the Year – Love You Everyday – Bebe Cool
14. Song of the Year – Neera – Radio And Weasel
15. East Africa Super Hit – Number One – Diamond Platnumz
16. Best Audio Producer – Diggy Baur
17. Best Video Producer – Jah Alive (Frank)
18. Best Song Writer – Jamie Culture
19. Best Hip Hop Song – No Holding Back – Navio
20. Best Rnb Song Neera – Radio And Weasel
21. Best Ragga Dancehall Song – Pomini Pomini – Ziza Bafana
22. Best Reggae Song – Love You Everyday – Bebe Cool
23. Best Religious Song – List Ya Mukama – Julie Mutesasira
24. Best Band Song Akantu – David Lutalo
25. Best Kadongo Kamu Song – Kuzaala Kujagaana – Irene Namatovu
26. Best Zouk Song Gyobela – Irene Ntale
27. Best Afrobeat Song – Mulirwana – King Saha
28. Best Afropop Song – Go Down Low – Pallaso And Sheebah
29. Best Western Region Song – Kaana Ka Maama – Dorrys Mutahunga
30. Best Eastern Region Song – Ngesi Ore – Genious Drey Ft 2gb
31. Best Northern Region Song – Pingo – Pretty B
32. Best Southern Region Song – Jangu – Sk Brain Ft King Saha
33. Most Active Fans Group – Gagamel Phamily/Firebase Army
34. Life Time Achievement Award – Joanita Kawalya

5th HiPipo Music Awards winners[18]

1. Artist of the Year – David Lutalo
2. Best Male Artist – David Lutalo
3. Best Female Artist – Sheebah Karungi
4. Best Music Group – Radio and Weasel
5. Best Breakthrough Artist – Winnie Nwagi
6. Best DJ – DJ Shiru
7. Album of the Year – Go Mama by Bebe Cool
8. Video of the Year – Siri Zari by Sheebah
9. Song of the Year – Juicy by Radio and Weasel
10. Best Audio Producer – Dr Fizol
11. Best Video Producer – Savy Films – Sasha Vybz
12. Best Song Writer – Moses Radio
13. Best Hip Hop Song – Kigozi (Iko Hivi) by Navio
14. Best Rnb Song – Linda by Rema and Chris Evans
15. Best Ragga Dancehall Song – Friendly Match by Ziza Bafana & Zanie Brown
16. Best Reggae Song – Go Mama by Bebe Cool
17. Best Religious Song – Saum Kareem by Swahaba Kasumba
18. Best Band Song – Nkuze by Maureen Nantume
19. Best Folk – Kadongo Kamu Song Akalulu by Saava Karim
20. Best Zouk Song – Memories by A Pass & Lillian Mbabazi
21. Best Afrobeat Song – Mpulunguse by Diana Nalubega
22. Best Afropop Song – Tusasanya by BigEye
23. Best Regional Song – Go On – Pine Avenue 5 All Stars and Barbi Jay (North)
24. Most Active Fans Group – Gagamel Phamily
25. East Africa Super Hit – Nana by Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
26. East Africa Best Video – Nana by Diamond Platnumz Ft Mr Flavour (Tanzania)
27. Life Time Achievement Award – Paul Ssaka
28. Video Trailblazer Award – Triplets/Gheto Kids
29. MTN Most Downloaded CRBT – Mchuzi by Rema Namakula

6th HiPipo Music Awards Winners

1. Best Hip Hop Song: Sala Puleesa by Mun G
2. Best Global Act: Michael Kiwanuka
3. Song of the Year South Sudan: Sambala by MB Law and Rhapsody Ft Radio & Weasel
4. Must Watch Talent: KizAza
5. Commended A-Cappella Group: Canaan Gents
6. Best Regional Song: Ninkwesiga by Ray G Rhiganz
7. Best Audio Producer: Nessim
8. Best Video Producer: NG Filmz UG (Dr. Nolton)
9. Best DJ: Dj Slick Stuart & Dj Roja
10. Best Song Writer: John Kay
11. Best ZOUK Song: Same Way by Geosteady And Lydia Jazmine
12. Song of the Year Rwanda: Indoro by Charly & Nina Feat Big Fizzo
13. Video Trailblazer Award: Waka Stars
14. Entertainment Showpiece Act of 2016: Madina Nalwanga
15. Quinquennial Africa Music Vanguard Award: Diamond Platnumz
16. Best R&B Song: Addicted by Maro Ft Iryn Namubiru
17. Best Religious Song: Omusiibi by Swahaba Kasumba
18. Song of the Year Tanzania: Aje by Alikiba
19. Best Music Group: Pine Avenue5
20. Life Time Achievement Award: Sammy Kasule
21. Best RAGGA-DANCEHALL Song: Tuli Majje by Ziza Bafana
22. Best AFROBEAT Song: Nkwatako by Sheebah Karungi
23. Best REGGAE Song: African Gal by Bebe Cool
24. Song of the Year Kenya: Unconditionally Bae by Sauti Sol and Alikiba
25. East Africa Super Hit: Unconditional Bae by Sauti Sol Ft Alikiba
26. East Africa Best New Act: Navy Kenzo
27. Best BAND Song: Sembera by Mary Bata
28. Best Folk Song: Mayumba Kumi by Jackie Kizito
29. Best AFROPOP Song: Dangerous by Ceaserous
30. East Africa Best Video: Salome by Diamond Platnumz ft. Rayvanny
31. Best Breakthrough Artist: Roden Y
32. Video of the Year: Kisasi Kimu by Sheebah Karungi
33. Song of the Year: Kabulengane by Bebe Cool
34. Album of the Year: The Chosen Album by Navio
35. Best Male Artist: Bebe Cool
36. Best Female Artist: Sheebah Karungi
37. Music Icon of the Decade: Bebe Cool
38. Artist of the Year: Sheebah Karungi

Sheebah Artist of the Year (2016-2017, 2017-2018)

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