TransWest Music Awards 2020 in Kenya: All the nominees

The awards comprise nine categories with nominees from the Trans Nzoia, Busia, Kakamega, Bugoma, Turkana and West Pokot counties, among other regions in Kenya. 

“Our goal is to create a brand for individual artists, as well as recognise and award artists’ efforts and commitment,” the TransWest Music Awards said. “We seek to promote unity among artists, the entertainment fraternity and the community at large through the art of music and finally creating avenues for artists to earn through their talent.”

The public can vote for their favourite artists here, and the deadline for voting is 13 December.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Best Male Artist

• Lazer Boy – Kakamega
• Mwalimu JJ – Bungoma
• Karim Patel – Trans Nzoia
• Dogo Izzy – Busia
• Dan Better Man – Trans Nzoia
• Young King – Bungoma
• Kijana Mdogo Alexo – Trans Nzoia
• Jonte Afrikana – Trans Nzoia
• Alphanny – West Pokot
• Jakeff – Trans Nzoia
• Sam Noel – Bungoma
• Kevino Waimani – Turkana
• Karofee Kalas – Turkana
• Bonnie Waliaula – Bungoma
• Hillary Ashihundu – Bungoma
• Win Angel – West Pokot
• Rwata De – Boy-West Pokot
• Mr G – Trans Nzoia
• Braidaddy – Bungoma
• Chosen Farzo – Trans Nzoia
• Lecky Lemmar (The Beast) – Malaba

Best Female Artist

• Cecil Wangoi – Trans Nzoia
• Irene Buyela – Bungoma
• Anniz Kituome – Trans Nzoia
• Lilian Mukite – Trans Nzoia
• Nekesa Khalayi – Bungoma
• Carolina Namuenge – Bungoma
• Emily Chenang'at – West Pokot
• Caro Wafula – Trans Nzoia
• Rossie Kiptega – Trans Nzoia
• Anita Wa Gospel – Uasin Gishu
• Selly Ekeno – Turkana
• Alice Macharia – Bungoma
• Emmy Nafula – Trans Nzoia

Best Collaboration

• Alphanny ft. Dotty – West Pokot
• Wana Four Brothers – Trans Nzoia
• Volvo ft. Ben K – Vihiga
• MCJ – Bungoma
• Willy MJS – West Pokot
• Qson ft. Huncho – Turkana
• Philihope ft. King Gey – Bungoma
• Jay Kyre ft. Isah – Bungoma
• Mc Bosco ft. Petra Music – Kakamega
• Powon ft. Ian – West Pokot
• Mr G-One ft. Kiduchu ram and Shadow Bwoy – Trans Nzoia
• Pamitto ft. Farzo – Trans Nzoia
• Sodium ft. Bella – West Pokot
• 54 gang – West Pokot
• Sanjay Brandy Taleboy – Trans Nzoia
• Maridadi Band – Trans Nzoia

Best Vernacular – Male

• Rwata De Boy – West Pokot
• Ongoma Classic – Nakuru
• Red and Imosh – Turkana
• Braidady – Bungoma
• Karofee Kalas – Turkana
• Nyongesa Wambasi – Trans Nzoia
• Micah Wanyenje – Bungoma
• Pilteno Tarrit – West Pokot
• Wycliffe Mukhebi – Trans Nzoia
• Henry Mutonyi – Trans Nzoia
• Hillary Chemos – Bungoma
• Sammy Mang'ara – Bungoma
• Hillary Ashihundu – Bungoma
• Bonnie Waliaula – Bungoma
• Opeta wa Musungu– Bungoma
• Geoffrey Shimaka – Kakamega
• Akiriamit Boy – West Pokot
• Papa King – Trans Nzoia

Best Vernacular – Female 

• Ann Wamboi – Trans Nzoia
• Jacky Wanyama – Trans Nzoia
• Nekesa Khalayi – Bungoma
• Caro Wafula – Trans Nzoia
• Emily Chenang'at – West Pokot
• Selina Nakhumicha – Kakamega
• Madonna Erupe – Turkana
• Tina Kinyonge – Turkana
• Nancy Ebulon – Turkana
• Carolina Namuenge – Bungoma
• Janerose Khaemba – Trans Nzoia

Most Inspirational Artist

• Master Key – Kakamega
• Win Angel – West Pokot
• Andy Walker – Bungoma
• Jangle Max Yahud – Trans Nzoia
• Bayans Boy – Bungoma
• Darud Sermon – Bungoma
• Alphanny – West Pokot
• Queen Hildah Masika – Trans Nzoia
• Chris Amata – Bungoma
• Braiddady – Bungoma
• Blessing Girl – West Pokot

Most Promising Artist

• Kim Kenzo – Kakamega
• Simi Jeff – Bungoma
• Subra Slim – Uasin Gishu
• Wib Kid – Bungoma
• Chosen Farzo – Trans Nzoia
• Chris Amata – Bungoma
• Sp Aimo – Bungoma
• Godwin Wish – Bungoma
• Queen Hildah Masika – Trans Nzoia
• Blessing Girl – West Pokot
• Precious Mauso – Trans Nzoia
• Sodium ft. Bella – West Pokot
• Mj blessed – Trans Nzoia
• Jay Kyre – Bungoma
• Goldyz-T – Trans Nzoia
• Psalmer –  Trans Nzoia
• Clan Legits – Trans Nzoia

Best Audio/ Video Producer/ Promoter

• Pro-Esau  – West Pokot
• Pro-Georges –  Trans Nzoia
• Pro-Lentino – Bungoma
• Pro-Icy – Kakamega
• Pro-Echaguy –Turkana
• Pro-Andre – Bungoma
• Stivo Sniper – Trans Nzoia
• Gsr Records – Trans Nzoia
• Songi One Man One Voice – Busia
• Eddy Kay G-One – Trans Nzoia
• King Julian – Trans Nzoia
• Isah Paul – Bungoma
• Pro-Gere – Trans Nzoia
• Pro-Brooks-Trinity Music –Trans Nzoia
• Pro-Jemo – Turkana
• Ultimate Productions (Philip Machimbo) – Trans Nzoia
• Dan Ekai – Marakwet/ Uasin Gishu

Best Presenter/ MC

• Voke The TrendMaster – Radio Safari
• MC Reagan – Sasa Radio
• Mtoto Wa Nyumbani Roba – Northrift Radio
• Mtunasi Solo – BK Radio 
• MC Mlatawe –  Trans Nzoia
• DJ Trancy – Radio Mambo
• MC Virgo Mlezi – TV Magharibi
• Ben Wafula – MKTV