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The complete list of nominees for the 2022 Royal Gospel Music Awards is officially out!
Legendary gospel minister and Pastor, Wilson Bugembe, fast-rising worship ministers Godfrey Kwezi, Ap. Jonathan Barbara and longtime Christian music staple Joseph Ngooma are among the nominees.
Unveiled this week, Gabie Ntaate — a singer, songwriter that made a major limestone with her single ‘Brag about God’ — earned four nominations, including Female Artist of the Year. Levixone appears nine times on the ballot this year, including Song of the Year nomination for his single ‘Enjoy Yo Blessings.’
Coopy Bly earned eight nominations while Dreign, Colifixie received seven nominations each, with the later being listed in the category of Song of the year, for his collabo with Coopy Bly named ‘Connected.’ Moving on, Lena Price scored six nods, JohnMarie earned five nominations while Brian Lubega earned four nodes.
A handful of artists join KaRungi as three-time nominees: Rachel Namubiru, Jean Peace, Exodus and Joy Tendo. Notably, Uganda Christian News was nominated Entertainment Blogger Of The Year.
Royal Gospel Music Awards Nominees
1. RISING STAR ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Gresham
- Becky A
- Pop Solomon
- Syfa Judith
- Claire Leya
- Zesmore
- Paul K
- Jacob Faya
- Kedi
- Isaiah Misanvu
2. RNB / URBAN FUSION SONG OF THE YEAR
- Te Amo – Mitchelle Kyalisiima
- Waali – Jahlead
- Onjagala – Kedi
- Nkwagala Nyo – Dr. Suudi
- My Way – Trix Focus
- Beatiful – KaRungi
- Sweet Lover – Davis Vinto Ft Ole And Ego
3. ZOUK SONG OF THE YEAR
- Gunvuga – Engineer Brian Ft Phiona Nondo
- Thank You – Sylvia Munyole
- Nawumula – Teddy Magero
- Birungo – Naome Yewu
- Wekoze – Eman Baba
- Anjagala – Nampeera Christine
- Brag About God – Gabie Ntaate
- Twabula – Joseph Ngooma
- Kawedemu – Wilber Kasaale
4. LIVE WORSHIP MINISTER OF THE YEAR
- Twina Herbert
- Godfrey Kwezi
- Brian Lubega
- Ap. Jonathan Barbara
- Wilson Muwanguzi
- Bisaso Simeonel
- Sachi Basaki
- Karl Griffins
- Rowena
- Ivan T.i.T
5. REGGAE SONG OF THE YEAR
- Sanyu – Isaiah Misanvu
- Action Talk – Coopy Bly
- Onkolede – Dangelo Busuulwa
- Katonda Wange – Phila Kaweesa
- Mugwe – Kitumba Erick
- Nkwagala – Faith Vero
- Love Jesus – Wash B
- Omulyango – Gz Music
6. RAGA / DANCEHALL SONG OF THE YEAR
- Sijja – Philbert Ft Ken B
- Ani Mukwano Gwo – Job Kiiza
- Winner – Continental Music
- Munda – Ken B
- Connected – Colifixie Ft Coopy Bly
- Vuga – Claire Leya
- Film Star – Kajambiya
- Vibe Za Balokole – Richie Zion
- God Is Love – OJ Wangz Achiever
7. RAGA / DANCEHALL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Philbert
- Richie Zion
- Ken B
- Kanjambiya
- Colifixe
8. WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
- Nkwagala Nyo – Dr. Suudi
- Byona Bibyo – Florence Mukwaya
- Yansasulila – Naki Julian
- Linda Yesu – Brian Lubega
- Tojjulukuka – Godfrey Kwezi
- Spirit Song – Becky Tamale
- You Are God – Richy Kaweesa
- Ndiwuuwo – Bisaso Simeonel
9. PRAISE SONG OF THE YEAR
- Blessing Like Rain – Mag Ivan
- Sinza – Pr Wilson Bugembe
- Omwoyo Yaleeta Enjawuulo – Dr. Mponye
- Yesu Yaliiko – Chairman Rodney
- Omudeenene – Ssenono Alex
- Weapon Of Victory – Gabie Ntate
- Nyimusa Amatendo – Cooper & Gway
10. CULTURE PRIDE SONG OF THE YEAR
- Alibeerawo – Rachel Namubiru
- My Daawa – Sandra Suubi
- Musumba Wange – Jean Peace
- Katonda Yebare – Lydia Mukisa
- Ntenda Yesu – Sarah Kitibwa Ft Joy Tendo
- Tyabula – Hossan Joy
- Tuzinemu – Gabah
11. AFRO POP SONG OF THE YEAR
- Munda – Karungi
- For My Good – Robinsan
- Top To Botom – Jahlead
- Eat My Life – Dreign
12. AFROBEAT SONG OF THE YEAR
- Ex Wo – Titus Kuteesa
- Katonda Wabanaku – Pr Wilson Bugembe
- Abimalanga – Lena Price
- Kumbaya – Damasco
- Enjoy Yo Blessing – Levixone
- Tommaala – Rinic Jemimah
13. AFROBEAT ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Lena Price
- Damsco Ssesanga
- Pastor Wilson Bugembe
- Titus Kuteesa
- Levixone
14. SONG WRITER OF THE YEAR
- Ken Royal
- Wilber Kaasale
- Jah Lead
- Eng. Brian
- Enock Gk
15. FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Florence Mukwaya
- Sarah Serumaga
- Lena Price
- Rachel Namubiru
- Gabie Ntaate
- Sandra Suubi
16. MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Pr Wilson Bugembe
- Twina Herbert
- Levixone
- Robinsan
- Exodus
- Dreign
- Brian Lubega
- John Mary
17. VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Winner – Continental Music
- Abukyusiza – Colifixe Ft Wendy Harawa
- Ronaldo – Levixone
- Eat My Life – Dreign
- Abimalanga – Lena Price
- Nkwagala Nyoo – Dr. Suudi
- Te Amo – Mitchelle
- Kyalisiima Kubwerere – Ibra K Ft Justine Nabbosa
- Inkos – Kevina Nsamba
18. VIDEO PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
- St. Jude
- Backyard
- House Of Dreign
- Feeling 256
- Gamba Kala
- Dir Grace D
19. AUDIO PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
- Josh Wills
- John Marie
- Century Vybz
- Dreign
- Saynt Peters
- Zii On De Beat
- Cmert Keys
- Right Beats
20. RAP FUSSION SONG OF THE YEAR
- Ntuma – Lyrical Mycheal Ft Becky A
- Muvule – Wake Ft 1Der Jr
- Love Enyuma – Muro
- Ndabye Katonda – Segmento
- Ngenda Nabigenda – Don Zabu Ft Phelix D Rapper
- Nze Ani – Gagamagoo Ft Dagie
- Kusaba – DJ Giovani
- Suubi – Chillz Kabejja
21. HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
- God Twist – St. Ronie Ft Barna
- Mpulira Yesu – Vann Mesh
- Ebisoto – St. Ronnie Ft Colifixie
- Trends – Naxa
- Enjiri Ku street – Still Breezy ft Entikko
- Njaka – Nil Empire Ft Shamie Grace
- Magero – Wake Ft Pyrate
22. HIP HOP / RAP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Barna
- Wake
- Naxa
- St. Ronnie
- Chillz Kabejja
- Lyrical Mychael
- Ray Mc
- Vann Mesh
23. HIP HOP / RAP COLLABORATION SONG OF THE YEAR
- Ebisoto – St. Ronie Ft Colifixie
- Njaka – Nil Empire
- Enjiri Ku street – Still Breezy ft Entikko
- Muvule – Wake Ft 1Der Jr
- God Twist – St. Ronnie Ft Barna
- Ntuma – Lyrical Mychael Ft Becky A
24. HIP HOP / RAP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
- Trends – Naxa
- Enjiri Ku street – Still Breezy ft Entikko
- God Twist – Barna Ft St. Ronie
- Magero – Wake Ft Pyrate
- Kusaba – DJ Giovani
- Njaka – Nil Empire Ft Shamie Grace
- Suubi – Chillz Kabejja
25. COLLABORATION SONG OF THE YEAR
- Connected – Colifixie Ft Coopy Bly
- Ngenda Nabigenda – Phelix D Rapper Ft Don Zabbu
- Sijja – Philbert Ft Ken B
- Sweet Lover – Ole N Ego
- Ntuuma – Lyrical Mycheal Ft Becky A
- Kubwerere – Ibra Keys Ft Justine Nabbosa
- Tenda Yesu – Sarah Kitibwa Ft Joy Tendo
- Obinkyusiza – Colifixie Ft Wendy Harawa
- Guvunga – Eng. Brian Ft Phiona Nondo
26. PRODUCTION HOUSE OF THE YEAR
- House Of Dreign
- M One Records
- Back Yard
- God’s Love Records
- Rhema Sounds
- Ug Heights
27. SONG OF THE YEAR
- Connected – Colifixie Ft Coopy Bly
- Enjoy Yo Blessings – Levixone
- Katonda Wabanaku – Ps. Wilson Bugembe
- Brag About God – Gabie Ntaate
- Action Talk – Coopy Bly
- Believe – Eli Bulamu
28. ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Dreign
- Twina Herbert
- Levixone
- Coopy Bly
- Gabie Ntaate
- Wilson Bugembe
- Dangelo Busuulwa
- Brian Lubega
29. ARTIST OF THE DECADE
- Exodus
- Levixone
- Pr Wilson Bugembe
- Joy Tendo
- Florence Rukundo
- Jean Peace
- Joseph Ngoma
- Joseph Segawa
30. JUNIOR CATEGORY
- Renic Jemimah
- Lyna Kagere
- Kirabo Peace
- Abigail And Alvan
- Hot Cake
- Rocki Mi Gal
- Princess Melisa
- Precious Ug
- Princess Gabriella
- Jotham D
- Tricia Ug
31. DANCE GROUP OF THE YEAR
- Stim Dancers
- Balokole Dance Group
- FTD Dancers
- DNA Dancers
- Messengers
- The Chosen
- Impact Dancers
- Awesome Dancers
32. COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
- Benny Mc
- Uncle Mark
- Tr. Sulphur
- Mudhasi
33. MUSIC MANAGER OF THE YEAR
- Ian Lana
- Pirato
- John Kay
- Manager Jonnie
- Leo
- Joab Pro
- Shadrack Kuteesa
- Doreen Musoke
- Dorothy Nabujjo
34. GROUP OF THE YEAR
- Cooper & Gway
- Nil Empire
- Ole N Ego
- Anoited Crushers
- African Music Empire
- Wilsong
- Continental Music
- Zoe Melodies
35. HUMANITARIAN ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
- Rich Zion
- Damasco
- Grace Nakimera
- Levixone
- Sarah Najemba
- Pr Wilson Bugembe
- Coopy Bly
36. FANS GROUP OF THE YEAR
- Levination
- Die Hards Of Lena Price
- Royal Army
- Wuluguma
- Team Titus Kuteesa
- Team Johnmarie
- Team Burundika
37. STYLISH ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Sandra Suubi
- Colifixie
- Exodus
- Johnmarie
- Lena Price
- Levixone
- Coopy Bly
- Eli Bulamu
- Ambacador Tony
38. VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
- Sandra Suubi
- Nicole Muwanguzi
- Jozefin Pob
- Mitchele Kyalisiima
- KaRungi
- Carol Komeza
- Mildred
- Ole N Ego
- Rachel Namubiru
- Ivan T.i.T
39. ENTERTAINMENT BLOGGER OF THE YEAR
- Gospel Modes
- Ug [Christian] News
- GMP
- Brenda [Christian] Profile
- Dema Promotions
40. HYPE MAN OF THE YEAR
- Sir Dangote
- Paul Selah
- Gabie Grey
- Ricky C
41. DJ OF THE YEAR
- DJ Pius
- DJ Easy Samuel
- DJ Jemmo
- DJ Victor256
- DJ Musa
- DJ Giovani
- DJ Emma
- Covenant DJ
- Urban DJ
42. INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR
- Yosia Kalunda
- Nicholas Guitar
- Price Love
- Johnmarie
- Wilber Kasaale
- Sam Kimera
- Eugene
- Leah Kyomugisha
43. PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
- Njiri
- Machete Promotions
- Joab Pro Media
- Selah Bangs
- Engalo Ya Yesu
- Blessed Charles
44. WESTERN UGANDA ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Best Emily
- Allan Mutabazi
- Julie Soki
- Justus Ariho
- Peace Mbabazi
- Papa T Maurice
- Rachel T
- Geofrey Baigana
- Lillian Nabaasa
- Lady Diana
- Ketty Mukiza
- Happy Alex
- Peterson MA
45. EASTERN UGANDA ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Prince Paul
- Massa Jackson
- Annet Walyaula
- Queen Mercy
- Myriad Lyra
- Job Max
- Blessed Tina
- Praise Porter
- Roger Mat Baraka
46. NORTHERN UGANDA ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Kiddy Face
- Tizzy
- Judith Akol
- Mungu Feni
- Lambert Dickson
47. SOUTHERN AFRICA SONG OF THE YEAR
- Hallelujah – Wendy Harawa Ft Abel Chungu
- Never Fail – Samuel Suh
- Kontolola – Pompi Ft Mag44
- Healing – Esther Chungu
- Push – Deborah Lukalu
- No Body Like You – King D Music Ft Called Out
48. SOUTHERN AFRICA ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Wendy Harawa
- Pompi
- Deborah Lukalu
- Abel Chungu
- King D Music
49. WESTERN AFRICA SONG OF THE YEAR
- Jireh – Limoblaze
- Open Doors – Ada Ehi
- Kumama – Grace Lokwa, Moses Bliss, Prinx And Emmanuel
- Your Grace – Judikay
- Overdo – Chidnma
- Amazing God – Mercy Chwwo
- Obinigwe – Minister GUC
- Never Seen – Moses Bliss X Chizee
- Oga Yesu – Joe Praize
50. WESTERN AFRICA ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Limoblaze
- Ada Ehi
- Judikay
- Moses Bliss
- Minister Guc
- Mercy Chinwo
51. EASTERN AFRICA SONG OF THE YEAR
- Mimshaka – Victorious Team
- Elohim – Gurdian Angel
- Teta Nao – Christina Shusho Ft Dreams
- Kameshika – Moji Short Babaa
- Ombilangu – Rose Muhando
- Asante – Everyn Wanjiru
- Day By Day – Gaby Kamanzi
- Icyambu – Israel Mbonyi
- Nibu Nihondi – James And Daniella
- Joy – Mtc
- PAPA – Vestine and Dorcas
52. EASTERN AFRICA ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Shorti Baba
- Israel Mbonyi
- Victorious Team
- Everyn Wanjiru
- Gurdian Angel
- Vestine and Dorcas
- Dena Mwana
- Fiston Mbuyi
53. BEST GRAPHICS DESIGNER OF THE YEAR
- Andrew Lutakome
- Jordan Mc.Knight
- Ric Elvis
- Prafy Tu
- Ronny Graphics
54. BEST PENTECOSTAL CHOIR OF THE YEAR
- Phaneroo Worship Team
- Worship Harvest Worship Team
- Miracle Centre Cathedral Worship Team
- Watoto Worship Team
- Kasanga Miracle Center Worship Team
- Glory of Christ Worship Team
55. BEST ANGLICAN CHOIR OF THE YEAR
- St. John’s Kamwokya
- St. Andrew’s Bukoto
- Kakumba Chapel Kyambogo
- St. Francis Makerere
- Luzira Archdeaconry Choir.
- Anglican Youth Fellowship (provincial Choir)
- Vision Choir Kitaara C.O.U
- Elite Choir Namirembe Cathedral
56. BEST CATHOLIC CHOIR OF THE YEAR
- Voxanges Choir
- St. Raphael Choir
- St. Matia Mulumba Youth Choir
- Franciscan Choir Christ The King
- The Cherubim Chamber Chorale
- Cacemcho Choir
- Trinity Yes Center Choir
- Bukalango Worship Team
57. CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL BAND OF THE YEAR
- Bunjo Ville
- G-Rythm
- Collective UG
- Trumpets of Hope
- Covenant Music
- Spirit in Motion
58. BEST SDA CHOIR OF THE YEAR
- The Heralds Choir, Ug
- The Gabriel Ministries
- The Heavenly Harps
- Kanyanya SDA Church choir
- Kidayo Central Choir
59. BEST EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR
- Zaga Ku Lens
- Lala Dada
- Mark Poneka
Find the list of nominees in the Radio & TV category Here
