Over 100 people have been shortlisted in different categories for the annual Mbarara Entertainment Awards.
The awards are being organised by Asante Media– the mother company of Mbarara News and the awarding ceremony will take place on November 23, 2018 at Adit Mall Mbarara.
“Between now and the November 20th, people shall be voting for their favorite personalities in the different categories, ” Jarc Tusiime– the managing director Asante Media says adding “The popular vote via SMS, on Mbarara News Facebook page and the decision of the judges shall determine the winners.”
To vote for your favorite artist just go to Mbarara News Facebook page and twitter handle @MbararaNews type the name of the artist and the category he or she is nominated in.Voting will end on 20th November at midnight.
The SMS voting code will be availed soon.
Some of the mouthwatering categories include : The Mbarara Personality Award, The Artist of the year, Best Radio Station,Best hangout spot, Best TV presenter, Best DJ, Best Male artist, Song of the year, best Hotel among others.
Here is a complete list of the categories and the nominees in each category.
Best Radio Station
Crooze Radio
Radio West
Vision Radio
Endigyito Radio
Link FM
Glory FM
Greater African radio
Grace Radio
Radio Maria
Mercy FM
Revival Radio
Male Artist of the Year
Easy Man Adams
Mat Henry
RayG
Dr. Shaay
Gen. Geon
Kachaina
Van Allan
Bless Nat
Selector Medotex
Female Artist Of the Year
Shanita
Shine Omukiga
Jackie Kazaire
Penny Patra
Doris Mutahunga
Emily Kikazi
Break Through Artist
Van Allan
Raysh Chion
Bless Nat
CJ Champion
Megaton
Jose Jose
Artist of the Year
Easy Man
Bless Nats
Mat Henry
RayG
Penny Patra
Gen Geon
Kachaina
Shine Omukiga
Van Allan
Dr. Shaay
Jackie Kazire
Best Cultural group
Rutaaba Cultural troupe
Igongo Cultural troupe
Rwankunyonyo Cultural troupe
Nyonyozi cultural troupe
Song of the Year
Let me Go – Easy Man
Nkaronda- RayG
Tibyemizano- Mat Henry
Mucurezi- Jose Jose
Hit- Van Allan
Butabika- T. Paul
Bayorooba-Selector Medotex
No one- Emily Kikazi
Omukazi Ashwerwa – Penny Patra
Best Collabo
Muharawa Bishop- CJ Champion and Mat Henry
Orahi – RayG and Megaton
Omudarasini – CJ Champion and Shine Omukiga
Omukidongo – Jackie Kazire and Shanita
Tikikushemerire – Gen. Geon and Dr. Jose Chameleon
Nkurage Omukwano – Bless Nat and Hoover
Nyowe Niwe (Tip Toe)- Raysh Chion and Megatone
Best Radio Presenter (male)
Kasirivu- Endigyito
Kabagambe- Radio West
Dungu Mike- Crooze
Mathias- Glory
Patrick Kabatereine- Radio West
Ivan Murungi- Radio West
Patrick Ntare
Selector banes- Greater African radio
Eddy Taremwa- Link FM
Taban
Best radio Presenter (Female)
Enya- Crooze
Hazel Karisa- Radio West
Shine Omukiga- Vision Radio
Charity Mbabazi- Radio West
Diane- Vision Radio
Triphin- Endigito
Gloria Nuwagaba- Radio West
Best TV Presenter
Principal Edmond farmer
Sister Charity
Annabel
Arinda Jackie
Brother Kenneth
Mukwikwi
Kachaina
YedidaNyakahangura
Mark Intogor
Best Hangout spot
Ice Lounge
Vision Empire (Majestic)
Club Vegas
Desert
Nicoz Lounge
Jacks Café and Lounge
Cave
Rhino tavern
Havana Cafe
Coffee Bar
Mbarara Country Cinema
Spachies
Best Hotel
Kosia
Igongo Cultural Centre and Country Hotel
Oxford hotel
Hotel Triangle
Asamar
Generation Suites
Hotel Kash
Serene Hotel
Lake View Resort Hotel
Gospel Artist Of the Year
Best Emily
Kiwalagye Wilber
Baingana Geofrey
Mary Asiimwe
Peace Kyamukongwire
Norah Nankunda
Kategaya Joseline
Best Comedian
Kachaina
Mutembandegye
Patrick Mulwade
Mukwikwi
Oxygen
Nitrogen
MzeeBisinsino
Jackie Kazire
Best DJ
DJ. Frayo
Dj. Alberto
Dj. MaryJo
Dj. Alex
Dj. Virus
Jeff DJ
Dj. Giftology
Dj. Sky
Mats Dj,
Dj. Sheilla
Mbarara Personality of the Year
Winne Byanyima
Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi
Maria Matembe
Judge Kenneth Kakuru
Richard Byarugaba
Aggrey Twijukye
Leo Beyagira
Edward Kazire
Tumusiime James
Mwesigye Fene
Mugumya Moses
Ndyabigwamu George Umoja
Best MC
Mc Kacheche
Easy Man Adams
MC Shukrah
MC Patrick Tumwesigye
Kabagambe Master teacher
MC Yanke
Mc Patrick Ntare (mulwade)
Speed
Ivan Murungi
Best Video
Muharawa Bishop- CJ Champion and Mat Henry
Hit- Van Allan
Nkaronda- RayG
Okidongo- Jackie Kazire and Shanita
Under your love- DR Shaay
On my way- Penny Patra
Omudarasini – CJ Champion and Shine Omukiga
Best Producer
Bruno- Alpha Music
Elgon Studios
TON
Nyangi
Eric Pan
Rasta Chaz
Alex
Deus
Best Band
12 Keys
Quest
Pearl