Eddy Kenzo named best African entertainer in International Raggae & World Music Awards

By Nelson Bwire Kapo | Friday, March 23, 2018
Eddy Kenzo named best African entertainer in International Raggae & World Music Awards

Ugandan singer Edirisa Musuza alias Eddy Kenzo has indeed enjoyed awards in all categories.

The “feelin da beat” singer is now in proud possession of yet another international award thanks to the organisers of the annual international reggae and World Music Aawards.

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The awards held on Sunday, March 18th at Logan Center for the Arts, in Chicago named Kenzo the best entertainer there is in Africa.

On winning the award, Kenzo took to social media to break the news

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“CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF US GUYS!!!!! WE WON Best African entertainer in the 36th International Reggae and world music Awards (IRAWMA) this is Very Big Thank you for voting Team 256, Team eddy kenzo, team East Africa, Team Africa, Eddy kenzo fans, God the greatest...bless you all.”

The other African to walk away with an award was Soukous maestro Koffi Olomide, of course for best entertainer in his music genre.

Other winners of the night;

 

 

 

 

CATEGORIES:

                Achievers/winners

 

1.

Entertainer of the Year-

aLKALINE

 

2.

Best Male Vocalist-

cHRONIXX

 

3.

Best Female Vocalist-

qUEEN iFRICA

 

4.

Best Song-

“After All” - Alkaline

 

5.

Best Album/CD-

Chronology” – Chronnix

 

6.

Best Crossover Song-

“Chargie” – PopCaan & drake

 

7.

Best Gospel Song-

tie:Min. mARION Hall &  Kevin downswell

 

8.

Best Male Dancehall Artist-

Alkaline

 

9.

Best Female Dancehall Artist-

Spice

 

10.

Best New Entertainer-

Shenseea

 

11.

Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer-

Machel Montano

 

12.

Best Latin Entertainer-

Pitbull

 

13.

Best African Entertainer-

 Eddy Kenzo

 

14.

Best Soukous Entertainer-

Koffi Olomide

 

15.

Best Reggae Rock Song-

Soja

 

16.

Best Music Video-

“Bring It To The Owner” – Dexter Daps

 

17.

Best Spoken Word/Poet

Mutabaruka

 

18.

Most Cultural/Educational Entertainer-

chronixx

 

19.

Most Outstanding Show Band/Group-

Capleton & the prophecy band

 

20.

Most Consistent Entertainer–

freddie mCGregor

 

21.

Most Promising Entertainer-

jahmiel

 

22.

Best Instrumentalist

dean fraser

 

23.

Most Popular Sound System/Selector –

stone love

 

 

24.

Concert of the Year-

reggae sumfest

 

25.

Most Outstanding Dance Group-

ravers cleavers

 

26.

Haitian Entertainer of the Year-

SWEET MICKY

 

27.

Best Caribbean Entertainer-

daddy yankee

 

28.

Recording Producer of the Year-

dj frass

 

29

Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award-

SHAGGY

 

30.

Martin’s International/IRAWMA Award of Honor-

BARBS SAVAGE

SHATTA WALE

 

31.

Inductee to the Hall of Fame/Lifetime Award-

·      CHAKA DEMUS & PLYERS

·      LT. STITCHIE

 

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