The HiPipo Music Awards return this year for the 8th edition in March, and the nominee lists have been released.
Below is the full nomination lists of Hipipo Awards 2019:
Best Rnb/Soul Song
Cosign – Obeera Wa
Kenneth Mugabi – Nkwegomba
Maro Ft. Rema – Nsiima
Naava Grey – Twaala (Taata)
Rema – Touch My Body
Sheebah – Beera Nange
Shifah Musisi – Ebirowozo
Best Ragga/Dancehall Song
A Pass – Didadada
Fik Fameica – My Property
Fille – Sabula
Lydia Jazmine & Daddy Andre – You and Me
Slick Stuart, Dj Roja Ft. King Saha – Very Well
Ziza Bafana – Nazaala
Mun*G Ft. Nutty Neithan – Atakutya Gwentya
Best Reggae Song
Naava Grey – Nvuuma
Phila and Richie – Ofuge Mukama
Prodigal – Love Yiyo
Voltage Music | Aka Kent & Flosso – Byafaayo
Weasel & King Saha – Mpa Love
Destiny Nsonga – Aliwa
Best Band Song
Betina Namukasa – Eriiso
Chris Evans Kaweesi and Maureen Nantume – Kisaaganda
David Lutalo – Nkwagalira Ddala
Henry Mwanje – Togumenya
Irene Namatovu & Geoffrey Lutaaya – Baby Girl Baby Boy
Jamie Culture – Nambi
Mary Bata – Madowadowa
Best Hip-Hop/Rap Song
Da Agent – Who Is Me
Feffe Bussi – Who Is Who
Fik Fameica – Mafia
Flex D’paper – Yenze Aliko
Mc Yallah – Mpambana
Navio Ft. Ice Prince & The Mith – Paper
Best Contemporary Folk Song
Afande Miah – Tondhoba
Daxx Kartel – Abawuulu
Irene Namatovu – Nsambila Nyuma Nga Janzi
Maureen Nantume – Akambe
Sheebah – Omwooyo
Best Kadongo Kamu Song
Abdul Mulaasi – Mukomusajja
Afande Kadabada – Mudhankanu
Eddy Buyondo – Batamivu
Jackie Kizito – Tufumba Fekka
Menton Rass – Empande
Ngobi Joel Ft. Willy Mukaabya – Ekibuuzo
Best Religious/Gospel Video
Baby Gloria – Mbu Ndi Lubuto
Joseph Tamale – Ave Maria
Iryn Namubiru – Nsiimye
Levixone – Turn The Replay
New Chapter Africa – Kankwebaze
Ntanda Umar Samir – Subhanallah
Best Religious/Gospel Song
Baby Gloria – Mbu Ndi Lubuto
Coopy Bly – Wakayima
Joseph Tamale – Ave Maria
Levixone – Turn The Replay
Ntanda Umar Samir – Subhanallah
Sandra Suubi – Nsiimye
Swahaba Kasumba – Omwezi Guno
Best Social Message
Gibson Fitting – Enkoko
Juliana Kanyomozi – Naliko Omukyala (Written by Peter Nawe)
Mariam Macqueen – Muslim Girls
Maureen Nantume – Akambe (Written By Desire Kats)
Sandra Nankoma – Kaddugala (Written by Sandra Nankoma)
Sarah Musayimuto – Fistula
Swahaba Kasumba – Ekanzu (Written by David Ssenyonga)
Best School Act
All School Stars – Jubireewo
Kyaddondo SS Matugga – Welcome To My World
Francis Junior School Buddo – Champions
St . Juliana High School Gayaza – Amazaalibwa
Winston Standard Senior Secondary School – Future
Kaloke Christian Primary School – Afaayo
Super Diva Stand Out Act
Fille – Sabula
Irene Ntale – Gukuba
Naira Ali – Sikyalinda
Rema – Touch My Body
Spice Diana – Ndi Mu Love
Winnie Nwagi – Matala
Best Artist In Diaspora
Ang3lina
Nick Rasta – Ghetto King
Mc Norman
1 Suspect Badman
Rashy K
Rickman
Best Song from Eastern Region
Afande Kadabada – Mudhankanu
Byg Ben Sukuya – Mukyelema
Genious Drey – Acece
Kim Nana – Podium
Kma s Wandyembe – Shina
Via Kalikwani And Harriet – Watya Mukama
Best Song from Northern Region
Adong – Yata
Bush Boy – Adwogi Ne
General Ice – Oroma
Jenneth Prischa – Angee
Okeng Borntown Ft. Daxx Kartel – Gurunet
Pine Avenue5 All-Stars – Amoko Tama
Twisky Fingaz & Lucky Angel – Zingili
Best Song from Southern Region
Juicy Landy & Mr. Spelling – Nsanyuse Okulaba
Kent Yo Mbega – Nedila Ngeye
Lindah Blessing – Ntegedde
Morison Ft Emron – Yegwe
Omukajanga Virus – Who Is Who
Tonny Rich Ft Chris Johnz – Akagere
Best Song from Western Region
Amani Amaniga – Karamu
Emily Kikazi – Yansharabamba
Mat Henry & Cj Champion – Muhara Wa Bishop
Medotex – Bayoroba
Ray G Rhiganz – Tayari
Shine Omukiga – Iwe
The awards ceremony will be held on 16th March at Kampala Serena Hotel and the voting is already on going via their website.