Salax Awards Rwanda 2019: All the winners

Bruce Melody was the night’s biggest winner, taking home two awards in the Best R&B Artist and Best Male Artist categories. In 2017, the singer made history when he became the first Rwandan musician to participate in Coke Studio Africa, which was broadcast in more than 30 countries.

Mani Martin, who was honoured with the Best Culture and Traditional Artist Award told Music In Africa that creating traditional music made him proud of his culture.

“It feels great to be recognised by the local industry,” he said. “This is my third award under this category. I want to thank those traditional Rwandan artists who inspired me with their music. I urge more artists to strive to include cultural music in their work.”

Best Culture and Traditional Artist

• Mani Martin
• Sophia Nzayisenga
• Jules Sentore
• Clarisse Karasira
• Deo Munyakazi

Best Gospel Artist

• Gentil Bigizi
• Israel Mbonyi
• Bosco Nshuti
• Aime Uwimana
• Serge Iyamuremye
• Patient Bizimana

Best Upcoming Artist

• Sintex 
• Buravan
• Andy Bumuntu
• Marina 
• Alyn Sano 

Best Group

• Tresor
• Just Family
• Active
• Yemba Voice
• The Same

Best Afrobeat Artist

• Tino
• Danny Vumbi
• Mico The Best 
• Uncle Austin
• Davis D

Best R&B Artist

• Yverry
• King James
• Social Mula
• Bruce Melodie
• Buravan

Best Hip Hop Artist

• Khalfan
• Bull Dogg
• Riderman
• Jay C
• Ama G The Black

Best Female Artist

• Marina
• Queen Cha
• Assinah Erra
• Alyn Sano
• Young Grace

Best Male Artist

• Israel Mbonyi
• Riderman
• Buravan
• King James
• Bruce Melodie