
Kenya: Café Ngoma Awards announce 2020 nominees
The nominees for this year’s Café Ngoma Awards have been announced ahead of the event’s ceremony at Rosslyn Riviera Mall in Nairobi, Kenya, on 5 December.
- Kahush, Akoth Jumadi, Bensoul and Juma Tutu have been nominated ahead of the 2020 Café Ngoma Awards on 5 December.
The public has until 2 December to submit their votes via the Café Ngoma official website.
Below is the full list of nominees:
Best Jazz Act of the Year
- Brian Mugenyi
- Juma Tutu
- Noel Grass
- Ricky na Marafiki
- Ruby Ninah
Best New Artist
- Aces
- Gathuru Gitema
- Muringi
- Nzau
- Timothy Arinaitwe & Couple of Songs
African Fusion Artist of the Year
- Ayrosh
- Akoth Jumadi
- Kwame Rigii
- Manasseh Shalom
Classical Act of the Year
- Jonathan Opinya
- Kasmuel
- Kevin Munyi
- Lawrence Barasa
Cross Over Act of the Year
- KMRU
- New Wave Music
- Redforth Chorus
- Tina Ardor
Alternative DJ of the Year
- DJ IV
- DJ Malkia
- DJ MGM
- DJ Saint Evo
- DJ Taio
Dance Artist of the Year
- Art in Motion
- Dave Koech
- JO-1
- Project Elimu
Poetry/Spoken Word Influencer of the Year
- Cole Agneta
- Emily Wairimu
- Ivan Irakoze
- Mumbi-Macharia
New Age Contemporary Artist of the Year
- Beraccah Kisia
- Njoki Karu
- Nzau
- Ondi
Hip hop Artist of the Year
- Kahush
- Kayvo Kforce
- Mbithi
- Silvertones Bars
Producer of the Year
- Gituamba
- Hendrick Sound
- Joe Master Keyz
- Mackinlay Mutsembi
- Rigga
R&B Artist of the Year
- Bensoul
- Bridget Blue
- Karun
- Merly Paige
Songwriter of the Year
- A Couple of Songs
- Aryosh
- Bensoul
- Olivia Ambani
Soulful Artist of the Year
- Billy Black
- Crystal Asige
- Emma Cheruto
- Olivia Ambani
Best Alternative Sports Personality
- David Kinja
- Kenya Ice Lions
- Sabrina Simander
- Grace Mwari
Best Alternative Organisation of the Year
- Ikiogai
- Kenyan Originals
- 254 Brewing Co
- Lava Latte
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