The highly anticipated East Africa Arts Entertainment Awards (EAEA) are making a return to honor and acknowledge the exceptional performers in the region's music industry. Nominees, comprising entertainers and fashion icons, have been selected from various East African countries for their remarkable contributions.
The awards ceremony is set to take place on June 10th, 2023 in Nairobi, Kenya. The comprehensive list of nominees for the 2023 EAEA was recently published, and a number of Ugandan artists were recognized.
Below are some of the nominees from Uganda.
Artist/Group of the Year
Eddy Kenzo
Best Female Artist
Juliana Kanyomozi
Spice Diana
Best Male Artist
Eddy Kenzo
Male Deejay of the Year
DJ Lito
Selecta Jef
Music Video/Video Director of the Year
Spice Diana – ‘Siri Regular’ by Marvin Musoke
Female Deejay of the Year
DJ Kampire
Collaboration Single of the Year – East Africa Community
Action n’ Energy’ Remix – John Frog feat. Eddy Kenzo
Collaboration of the Year (Uganda)
‘Nkufeelinga’ – Ykee Benda ft. Chembazz
‘Emergency’ – Spice Diana ft. Jose Chameleone
‘Hamadi’ – Navio ft. Elly Wamala
‘Ayi’ – Mudra ft. Sheebah
‘Majje’ – Azawi ft. Fik Fameica
‘Pose’ – Kataleya and Kandle ft. Fik Fameica
‘Tubidemu’ – Karole Kasita ft. Eddy Kenzo
Live Performer(s) of the Year
Eddy Kenzo
Inspirational Single of the Year
‘Mukama Yamba’ – Sheebah
Alternative-fusion Single of the Year
‘Tudigida’ – Eddy Kenzo ft. Roberto
‘Nyoola’ – Bruce Melodie ft. Eddy Kenzo
‘Say Less’ – Alyn Sano ft. Fik Fameica and Sat-B
Diaspora Act of the Year
Joanita Zachariassen (Denmark)
Inspirational Artistic Leader of the Year
Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine)
Collaboration Single of the Year – Global
‘Gimme Love’ – Matt B ft. Eddy Kenzo
MC/Event Host of the Year
MC Kats
Filmstar of the Year
Florence Kasumba
Natasha Sinayobye
Best Afro-Native Single
Nsimbudde’ – Eddy Kenzo
Best Ugandan Sound Single
‘Wangi’ – Nina Roz
‘Malaika’ – Winnie Nwagi
‘Bamututte’ – Azawi
‘Siri Regular’ – Spice Diana
‘Njakukadiwa Nawe’ – Daddy Andre
‘One Bite’ – Vinka
‘Omwana’ – Juliana Kanyomozi
Stylist/Fashion Influencer of the Year
Sylvia Owori
Anita Beryl
