The 2016 Victoria Gospel Academy (VIGA) Music Awards were held on Saturday evening, January 14, 2017 at Imperial Royal Hotel in Kampala.
The awards are held annually, recognizing and rewarding Christian/Gospel Music figures for their outstanding accomplishments.
Here is the full list of winners:
1. Traditional Music Category – Joy Tendo (Eyalama)
2. T.V. Personality of the Year – David Oguti
3. Radio Personality of the Year – Kamagu
4. Videographer of the Year – J Blessing
5. Audio Producer of the Year – Paddy Man
6. Acapella Category – Canaan Gents
7. Diaspora Song/Artist Category – Hellen Nuwagaba (Webale)
8. Junior Category – Stephen Assimwe (Never Let Me Go Father)
9. Afri-Style Category – Willsongs (Wasala Magezi Ki)
10. Kadongo Kamu Category – Kaggwa Edward (Obufumbo)
11. Best Live Band/Group – Collective Band
12. Best Worship/Praise Song – Isaac Serukenya (Enlarge My Territory)
13. Choir Category – Amazing Grace Choir
14. Inspirational Song – Baby Gloria and Levixone (Save a Life)
15. Song Writer of the Year – Brian Lubega
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16. Techno-House-Rock Category – Watoto Children Choir (Be Exalted)
17. Reggae Category – Baby Gloria (God Win)
18. DJ of The Year – Dj Steff
19. Upcoming Male Artist – John Marie (Nsiima)
20. Hip-Hop/Rap Category – Ruyonga
21. Afro-Beat Category – John Marie (Nsiima)
22. Dancehall/Ragga Category – Coopy Bly (Batusinzaki)
23. Best Collaboration – Zabuli and D Reign (Ooh Lala)
24. Video of the Year – Canaan Gents (Sing)
25. RnB-Jazz-Soul Category – Ryione Mawuwa (Yanungamya)
26. Album of the Year – Justine Nabossa (Oli Katonda)
27. Female Artist of the Year – Zabuli
28. Male Artist of the Year – Coopy Bly
29. Upcoming Female Artist – Sandra Suubi (Nsiimye)
30. Song of the Year – Coopy Bly (Akikwasaganya)