The 14th annual Groove Awards Gala went down on Saturday in a colorful celebration held at Mövenpick Hotel Westlands. The red carpet was graced by government officials, a host of celebrities and fans who brought out the best in fashion.
In line with the theme 'Better Together', this year's awards season was focused on the message of unity in building better relationships, synergies and societies.
Performances
Among the highlights of the night were performances from the country's biggest gospel artists including Pitson, Eunice Njeri, Makena, Timeless Noel, Moji Short Babaa and Jabidii amongst others. Other performances that carried the night included Mash ups of 2018's chart-topping songs, throwback hits and a cypher which amplified this year's theme.
Artist of the Year
Eunice Njeri scooped the top award of the night bagging Artist of the Year Award. With a triumphant comeback, Eunice had this to say during her acceptance speech, 'The last two years have not been easy, I have gone through the most difficult season- but God saw me through'.
Song of the Year
Jabidii -who scored the most nominations (11)- topped the winners list with a whooping five awards including Reggae/ Ragga Song of the Year, Teens Choice Song of the Year, Collabo of the Year, Dance Style/ Song of the Year and Song of the Year awards respectively.
New/Additional Categories
Other winners from the night were those from the newly introduced categories. This year saw an introduction of new categories necessitated by continuous insights and changing industry dynamics. Online/Digital Personality of the Year went to the WaJesus Family, Young Groover of the Year award was bagged by Amani Gracious while Benachi bagged the Diaspora Artist of the Year award.
'14 years on and we are excited and grateful to be unveiling the list of winners for the 14th edition', said the Groove panel Chairman Charles Kairu adding, 'We are truly honored to be in a position to shape culture, recognize and celebrate today's talented artistes and their contribution to the growth of the gospel music industry'.
Here's the full list of the Groove Awards Winners 2019
Artist of the Year - Eunice Njeri
Song of the Year: Vimbada - Jabidii, Moji Short Babaa
Music Video of the Year -  Nifanane Nawe - Wahu Kagwi
Young Groover of the Year - Amani Gracious
Reggae/ Ragga Song of the Year - China - Jabidii
Teens Choice Song of the Year - Vimbada by Jabidii, Moji Short Babaa
Collabo of the Year - Vimbada by Jabidii, Moji Short Babaa
Dance Style/ Song of the Year - Vimbada by Jabidii, Moji Short Babaa
Outstanding Contributor - RKay
Diaspora Artist of the Year - Benachi
Hype man/ MC of the Year - Timeless Noel
Song Writer of the Year - Pitson
Online/ Digital Personality of the Year - Kabi and Milly for the WaJesus Family
Video Producer of the Year - Steve Mugo
The Audio Producer of the Year - Gideon Kimanzi
Breakthrough Female Artist of the Year - Emma Omonge
Breakthrough Male Artist of the Year - Baraka Musiq
Breakthrough Dj of the Year - Ken the Dj
Media Personality of the Year-  Syombua Mwele
Praise and Worship Song of the Year - Zaidi na Zaidi by Eunice Njeri
Nyanza Counties Song of the Year - Conqueror by Fenny Kerubo
Rift Valley Song of the Year - Kapchi by Mum Cherop
Eastern Counties Song of the Year - Stephen Kasolo
Coastal Song of the Year - Nakupenda by Eve Bahati
Central Song of the Year - Mutheani by Phyllis Mbuthia and Sammy Irungu
Western Song of the Year - Lwanda ni Yesu by Timothy Kitui and Ali Mukhwana

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