Aine Siggy
The Janzi Awards happened for the first time over the weekend in a luxurious and pompous ceremony.
These awards seek to appreciate and reward the different sectors of the creative industry.
There were some big winners of the night such as Pia Pounds, Pallaso, Sheebah among others.
There were a number of performances from the likes of Apass, Sheebah, Karole Kasita, Lilian Mbabazi, Liam Voice, Moses Matovu among others.
The Awards were hosted by Isaac Rucci, Karitas Karisimbi and Mark Agaba.
The red carpet was manned by Crysto Panda, Lynda Ddane and Sheba Martha.
Here is the full list of winners:
Lifetime Achievement Award
Moses Matovu
Outstanding Legendary Artiste
Moze Radio
Outstanding Children Playbook
Namulanda by Walaabyeki Magoba
Outstanding non-fiction writer
Charles Peter Mayiga
Outstanding cartoonist award
Jimmy Spire Ssentongo
Outstanding comedy award
Uncle Mo Kiboneka
Outstanding Community Museum Award
Igongo Cultural Centre
Outstanding magician/illusionist
Jonathan the Magician
Domestic Tourism Award
Trip Addicts
Traditional medicine innovator award
Prof Patrick Ogwang/Covidex
Outstanding MC award
MC Kats Katamba
Outstanding Innovator Award
Zeenode Limited
Outstanding makeup artist award
Mona Faces
Outstanding interior Designer
One100 Interiors Uganda
Outstanding architect award
William Henry Sentongo
Outstanding Painter
Joseph Ntesibe
Outstanding Photographer Award
Edgar Batte
Outstanding fashion designer
Abbas Kaijuka
Outstanding Stylish in fashion award
Mavo Kampala
Outsa Actor
Housen Mushema
Outstanding song of the year
Pia Pounds – Tupaate
Outstanding Western Artist
Ray G
Outstanding dance group
Masaka Kids Africana
Outstanding TV Drama
Baguma
Outstanding video award
Pia Pounds – Tupaate
Outstanding audio producer
Nessim pan production
Outstanding Audio producer Regional
Master Beats
Outstanding Faith-based musician
Levixone
Outstanding Female Artist of the year
Azawi
Out Dancehall Artist of the year
Cindy
Outstanding RnB artist
Liam Voice
Outstanding kadongo Kamu male artist
Willy Mukaabya
Outstanding App
Afro Mobile
Outstanding Vocalist
Kenneth Mugabi
Outstanding Performer
Sheebah Karungi
Outstanding Afro-Zouk Artist
B2C (Kampala Boys)
Outstanding TV Drama
Baguma
Outstanding Entrepreneurial Artist
Bobi Wine
Outstanding Actor
Housen Mushema
Male artist of the year
Pallaso
Humanitarian Award
Levixone (Kosovo NGO)
Outstanding Producer/ Film & Video
Usama Mukwaya
Outstanding Visual Effects/ Film & Video
Usama Mukwaya
Outstanding DJ
DJ Slick Stuart And Roja
Outstanding Promoters
Talent Africa 256
Outstanding Album of the Year
Azawi (African Music)
Viewer’s Choice Award
Eddy Kenzo
Outstanding Video Producer Regional (North)
McElvis Onset (Rasta Swagg-Pi Naka)
Outstanding Film
The Girl in the Yellow Jumper (Produced and directed by Loukman Ali)
Outstanding Northern Artist
Profesa Maros (Centre)
Outstanding Eastern Artist
Rody Gavana (Akello)
Outstanding Theatre Production
The Chains of Dance (Edward Sembatya)
Outstanding Online Newspaper
Nile Post
Outstanding Dance Group
Masaka Kids
