Over the weekend, it was the maiden Janzi awards ceremony. The new award arrangement joins the queue of many other awards that have nearly faced similar challenges in the arts industry.
The event that was full of glamour happened at Kololo ceremonial grounds in Kampala. Artistes turned up in large numbers to be part of the ceremony that also attracted government officials. Songstresses, Azawi and Pia Pounds were among the biggest winners of the night.
They each bagged two awards with Azawi bagging the Female Artist of the year and Album of the Year awards while Pia Pounds won Song of the Year and Video of the Year awards.
Afrigo Band’s Moses Matovu received the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The Janzi awards are aimed at rewarding Uganda’s outstanding individuals in the Creative and Arts industry.
Here’s the full list of winners:
Male Artist of the Year
- Pallaso – Winner
- Eddy Kenzo
- Fik Fameica
Female Artist of the Year
- Azawi – Winner
- Shebaah Karungi
- Spice Diana
Outstanding Album of the Year
- Azawi – African Music – Winner
- Ykee Benda – Kirabo
- Eddy Kenzo – Made in Africa
Outstanding Song of the Year
- Mudra
- Eezzy
- Pallaso
- Pia Pounds – Winner
Outstanding Kadongokamu Artist (Male)
- Willy Mukabya – Winner
- JB Byekwaso
- Sekabira Moses
Outstanding Kadongokamu Artist (Female)
- Josephine Ndagire
- Jackie Kizito – Winner
- Madina Nakiwala
Emerging Artist Award
- Mudra
- Zex Bilangilangi – Winner
- Eezzy
Outstanding Dance Hall Artist
- Vyper Ranking
- Cindy Sanyu – Winner
- Ziza Bafana
Outstanding Live Band
- Zawee Band
- Abeeka Band
- Janzi Band – Winner
Outstanding Dance Group
- Fire K Stars Dancers
- Kampala Junior Team Dancers
- Masaka Kids Africana – Winner
Outstanding Video Award
- Pallaso
- Bebe Cool
- Pia Pounds – Winner
Outstanding Western Artist
- Ray G – Winner
- Planet Aaron
- Omega 256
Outstanding Eastern Artist
- Rody Gavana – Winner
- Lanisha Jovia
- Karah Gloria
Outstanding Northern Artist
- Evy Treyz
- Judas Rap Knowledge
- Profesa Maros – Winner
Outstanding Faith-Based Musician
- Zoe Melodies
- Joseph Generation
- Levixone – Winner
Outstanding Contemporary/World Music
- Giovanni Kiyingi
- Kenneth Mugabi – Winner
- Joel Ssebunjo
Outstanding RnB Artist
- Naava Grey
- Zuli Tums
- Liam Voice – Winner
Viewer’s Choice Award
- Pallaso
- Felista di Superstar
- Eddy Kenzo – Winner
Humanitarian Award
- Halima Namakula – Fistula
- Levixone – Kosovo NGO – Winner
- Bebe Cool – Heart Foundation
Outstanding Legendary Artist
- Moze Radio – Tambula Nange – Winner
- Maddox Sematimba – Namagembe
- Jose Chameleon – Valu Valu
Outstanding Entrepreneurial Artist
- Sheebah Karungi
- Bobi Wine – Winner
- B2C
Outstanding Afro Beat/Pop Artist
- Pallaso – Malamu – Winner
- Sheebah Karungi – Boy Fire
- Azawi – Slow Dancing
Outstanding Afro-Zouk Artist
- King Saha – On my Way
- B2C – Munda’awo – Winner
- Slick Stuart & Roja – Sunday
Outstanding Performer
- Sheebah Karungi – Boy Fire – Winner
- Azawi – Slow Dancing
- Eddy Kenzo – Weekend
- Pallaso – Malamu
Outstanding Vocalist
- Sandra Suubi – Ssembera
- Levixone – Mbeera
- Kenneth Mugabi – Nkwegomba – Winner
Outstanding Audio Producer
- Daddy Andre – Andeele
- Nessin Pan Production – Munda’awo – Winner
- Artin Pro – Buligitta
Outstanding Audio Producer Regional
- Dani Pro
- Masta Beatz
- Street ft.Wazy
Outstanding Video Producer
- Ziga Phix
- Sasha Vybz – Winner
- Crane Media
Outstanding Video Producer Regional
- McElvis Onset – Winner
- Woko Derrick
- Jowee Amio
- Outstanding Dee – Jay
- DJ Nimrod
- DJ Silverback
- Slick Stuart & Roja
Outstanding Comedy Performance
- Fun Factory – Thursday Comedy
- Kibooneka Moses – Uncle Mo – Winner
- Okello Okello – Silent Comedy
Outstanding Dance Group (Contemporary)
- Masaka Kids Africana – Winner
- Watwero Dance Co.
- Epic Dance Crew
Outstanding Magician and Illusionist
- Athena Entertainment NetworkB
- Jonathan the Magician – Winner
Outstanding Film
- Tecora
- November Tear
- The Girl in the Yellow Jumper – Winner
Outstanding Documentary
- I Won’t Kneel
- Demystifying Lifts and Lows – Winner
- Kanungu Doomsday
Outstanding TV Drama
- Baguma – Winner
- Sanyu
- Presitige
Outstanding Actor
- Allan Katongole
- Mushema Housen – Winner
- Micheal Wawuyo Jr.
Outstanding Actress
- Prossy Mukisa
- Eleanor Nabwiso – Winner
- Doreen Nabbanja
Outstanding Screen Play Writer
- Cissy Nalumansi (Kela)
- Louis Muhereza (Deception)
- Mutoni Jordanah (Baguma) – Winner
Outstanding Visual Effects
- Endeku Ya Mukungu
- Bad Black
- 16 Rounds – Winner
Outstanding Producer
- Aisha Kyomuhangi
- Bob Nyanzi
- Usama Mukwaya – Winner
Outstanding Painter
- Ntensibe Joseph – Winner
- Wilson Membe Lukenge
- Dorothy Migadde
Outstanding Photographer
- Oscar Ntege
- Edgar Batte – Winner
- Paddy Muramura
Outstanding Fashion Designer
- Stella Atal
- Abbas Kaijuka – Winner
- Discrete Ug
Outstanding Stylist in Fashion
- Tazibone Solomon
- Mavo Kampala – Winner
- Larry Casual
Outstanding Make-Up Artist
- Esther Nakaziba
- Monafaces – Winner
- Imani Makeup Studio
Outstanding Interior Designer
- Po Designz
- One100_int-ug – Winner
- Muti Interiors
Outstanding Architect
- Jonathan Nsubuga – Winner
- Henry Twahiirwa
Outstanding Book
- The First Woman – Winner
- Zura Maids
- Deserted
Outstanding Children’s Storybook
- Namulanda – Winner
- Munini The weeping Bean
- Battle of the Jungle Book
Outstanding Non- Fiction Writer
- Charles Peter Mayiga – Winner
- Joyce Mpanga
- Jimmy Spire Ssentongo
Outstanding Cartoonist
- Jimmy Spire Ssentongo – Winner
- Kwizera Arnold
- Chris Ogon Atukwasize
Outstanding Newspaper/Magazine Columnist
- Allan Tacca
- Yusuf Kajura
- Esther Namugogi – Winner
Outstanding Podcaster
- Lucy Chihandae
- Nabuguzi Kiwanuka – Winner
- Prudence Nyamishana
Outstanding App
- Efrarmu-Uganda
- Fortiemart
- Afromobile – Winner
Outstanding Gaming Programmer
- Bulamu Net Games
- Daniel Okalanyi – Winner
Outstanding Innovator
- Zeenode Ltd – Winner
- Eric Mujjona
- Sedrick Otolo
Outstanding Community Museum
- Igongo Museum – South Western Uganda
- Koogere Foundation Cultural Museum – Tooro Kingdom
- Madi Cultural Museum – Moyo District
Outstanding Art Gallery
- Magezi Art Exhibition
- Afriart Gallery
- Umoja art gallery
Domestic Tourism Award
- Ritah Karungi Abwooli
- Hellenah Olga Namutamba
- Trip Addicts – Winner
Traditional Medicine Innovator Award
- Bro Fr Anatoli Wasswa – First fully-fledged herbal medicine clinic in the country
- Prof. Patrick Ogwang – Developer of Covidex – Winner
- Balibawo Herbert – Traditional skills in bone setting
Outstanding Emcees
- Patrick Mujjuko
- Brian Mulondo
- MC Kats – Winner
Outstanding Promoters
- Talent Africa 256 – Winner
- Kasana Events
- Kt promotions
Outstanding Event Producer
- Fenon – Winner
- Events Warehouse
- Swangz Avenue
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Moses Matovu