The fourth edition of the HiPipo Music Awards (HMAs) was held on Saturday night at Serena Hotel, Kampala, with David Lutalo, emerging the surprise ‘Artiste of the Year’.
The Kadongo Kamu singer beat several renowned musicians like Bebe Cool, Radio and Weasel, Juliana Kanyomozi, Eddy Kenzo and Bobi Wine. Bebe Cool bagged two accolades, with his Go Mama Album winning the Album of the Year award and Go Mama winning the best Reggae song award.
Below is the full list of winners:
Best Audio Producer
Dr Fizol
Best Video Producer
Savy Films – Sasha Vybz
Best Songwriter
Moses Radio
Best Hip Hop Song
Kigozi (Iko Hivi) by Navio
Best RnB Song
Linda by Rema and Chris Evans
Best Ragga Dancehall Song
Friendly Match by Ziza Bafana & Zanie Brown
Best Reggae Song
Go Mama by Bebe Cool
Best Religious Song
Saum Kareem by Swahaba Kasumba
Best Band Song
Nkuze by Maureen Nantume
Best Folk/Kadongo Kamu Song
Akalulu by Saava Karim
Best Zouk Song
Memories by A Pass & Lillian Mbabazi
Best Afrobeat Song
Mpulunguse by Diana Nalubega
Best Afropop Song
Tusasanya by Prof. Big Eye
Best Regional Song
Go On – Pine Avenue 5 All Stars and Barbi Jay (North)
Best DJ
DJ Shiru
East Africa Best Video
Nana by Diamond Platnumz Ft Mr Flavour (Tanzania)
East Africa Super Hit
Nana by Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Most Active Fans Group
Gagamel Phamily
Artist of the Year
David Lutalo
Best Male Artist
David Lutalo
Best Female Artist
Sheebah Karungi
Best Music Group
Radio and Weasel
Best Breakthrough Artist
Winnie Nwagi
Album of the Year
Go Mama by Bebe Cool
Video of the Year
Siri Zari by Sheebah
Song of the Year
Juicy by Radio and Weasel
Winner of Convertible Peugeot 207
Igama Benedict.
Life Time Achievement Award.
Paul Saka.
Video Trailblazer Award.
Triplets (Ghetto kids).
