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.
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
“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
