Mwafaka Awards 2016 at Sarakasi Dome (Nairobi)

The 2016 edition of the annual Mwafaka Awards went down on Sunday at the Sarakasi Dome in Nairobi.

At the event, singers Willy Paul and Size 8 emerged winners of the coveted Male and Female Artistes of the Year awards respectively.

Kelele Takatifu was named the Group of the Year, with Ringtone's collaboration single with Christina Shusho (Tenda Wema) scooping the Collabo of the Year award.

 

Video of the Year went to Janet Otieno's Nifunze, as Song of the Year award went to Sijafika by Willy Paul & Friends.

Still Alive's Tim and Tiger were named Audio and Video Producer of the Year respectively.
DJ of the Year award went to DJ Sadiq with Kubamba TV scooping the Supportive TV Show award.

Other winners included dance group Flamers, Mercy D Lai, L-Jay Maasai, Wezzdom, David Mambo, Mash Dee and Fenny among others.

The awarding event aims at impacting the gospel music industry by recognising artistes and personalities that have positively impacted the gospel music industry.

This year's event was the sixth edition.

 

 The Star |  By ELLY GITAU, @elijahgitau

FREDEX KIDS FESTIVAL 2016

The 4th Edition of Fredex Kids Festival is set for 10th Dec 2016, at Mazeras Boys High School Grounds, from 10am to 5pm.

It is even bigger and better this time. Our theme is; Food, Fun, Fellowship. There will be lots of electric performances from great Gospel artist, Kids funsport and games, fashion showcase, face painting, dancing competition and much more.

Entrance is only 50/=, the proceeds from the event will go towards supporting children with epilepsy. It is a family fan fair and so everybody is invited.

Organized and powered by Fredex Events Creations Company.

Full List 2016 Groove Awards Winners

The 2016 Groove Awards gala went down on Wednesday evening at the Safaricom Stadium Indoor Arena, Kasarani.

The ceremony saw the year's best gospel musicians, producers, DJs and other stakeholders honoured for their contribution to the gospel music industry.
The hotly contested Male Artist Of The Year accolade went to L-Jay Maasai with sensational singer Mercy Masika winning the Female Artist Of The Year award.

Masika was among the biggest winners of the night bagging Song Of The Year with Nikupendeze and the Best Skiza Ring Back Tone for her song Mwema.
K24's The Switch scooped the TV Show Of The Year award.
For the sixth time, Radio Show of the Year went to Milele FM's Gospel Sunday hosted by Eva Mwalili, who also bagged the Best Radio Presenter award.

During the event, the Kenya Sevens rugby team was honoured for their success at the concluded HSBC circuit, receiving three sheep from the Groove Awards organisers. Captain Andrew Amonde and Humphrey Kayange received the gift on behalf of their colleagues.
The event was capped by electric performances from Mercy Masika, Guardian Angel, Piston, Eko Dydda among others.

Here is The Full List of Groove Awards 2016 Winners:
1. Female Artist Of The Year - Mercy Masika.
2. Male Artist Of The Year - L-Jay Maasai.
3. Collabo Of The Year - Everlyne Wanjiru Feat Vicky Kitonga with Tulia.
4. DJ Of The Year - DJ Ruff.
5. TV Show Of The Year - The Switch, K24.
6. New Artist Of The Year - Mash Mwana.
7. Group Of The Year - Kelele Takatifu.
8. Song Of The Year - Nikupendeze by Mercy Masika.
9. Audio Producer Of The Year - Saint P.
10. Radio Presenter Of The Year - Eva Mwalili, Milele FM.
11. Songwriter Of the Year - Pitson
12. Video Of The Year - Afadhali Yesu by Size 8.
13. HipHop Song Of The Year - Easy by Maluda Feat. Juliani.
14. Gospel Radio Show Of The Year - Gospel Sunday, Milele FM.
15. Worship Song Of The Year - Nikufahamu by Evelyn Wanjiru.
16. Video Producer Of The Year - Sammy Dee, True-D Pictures.
17. South Africa Artist Of The Year - Joyous Celebration.
18. Talent To Watch - DJ Covenant of Inooro TV.
19. Skiza Ring Back Tone Of The Year - Mwema by Mercy Masika.
20. Afro-Pop Song Of The Year - Ayaya by Majic Mike feat. Kris Eeh Baba.
21. Nyanza Counties Song Of The Year - Abasani B’ Omusunte by Fenny Kerubo.
22. Ragga/Reggae Song Of The Year - Wave by J-fam Feat Omari.
23. Central Counties Song Of The Year - Githe Tiwe by Phyllis Mbuthia.
24. Western Africa Artist Of The Year - Sinach, Nigeria.
25. Eastern & Central Africa Artist Of the Year - Christina Shusho.
26. Western Counties Song Of The Year - Njingula by Timothy Kituyi.
27. Coastal Counties Song Of The Year - Ushindi by Faith Mwikali.
28. Dance Group Of The Year - Jims & Dims.
29. Rift Valley Song Of The Year - Ashe Mpapa by Pst. Samuel Somorei.
30. Album Of The Year - Emmanuel by Mercy D Lai.
31. Eastern Counties Song Of The Year - Ni Ngai Niwukilasya by Stephen Kasolo.

 By Marikio Muchir

Artistes thrill at the Narok edition of Groove Tour 2016

Singer Daddy Owen performs at the Groove Tour concert in Narok on Sunday. Photo/MOSES MWANGI

The second edition of the Groove Tour 2016 went down on Sunday at the Maasai Mara University in Narok county.

An exciting array of gospel artistes were on the lineup to offer entertainment.

They also took the chance to gun for votes for the upcoming 11th edition of the annual Groove Awards. 

L-Jay Maasai on stage.

Among the artistes who performed in Narok included Eunice Njeri, Mercy Masika, Daddy Owen, JFam, Size 8, DK Kwenye Beat and L-Jay Maasai.

Others were Lady Bee, Guardian Angel, Kelele Takatifu, Magic Mike, Kriss Eeroh, Gloria Muliro, Pitson and Moses Siro.

DJ sadic was on the ones-and-twos as comedian Dr. Ofweneke emceed the event. 

Dr. Ofweneke.

Fresh from his prolonged stay in the US, Alemba The Hypeman was on point to raise temperatures at the event.

The next series of Groove Tour heads to Gusii Stadium in Kisii county on Sunday.

The awarding gala event is slated for June 1 in Nairobi.

Dancehall singer JFam.

Worship power: Eunice Njeri.

Size 8.

Incredible duo: Kelele Takatifu.

Mercy Masika.

DK Kwenye Beat.

Alemba The Hypeman.

Guardian Angel engages the fans.

Songstress Gloria Muliro.

Pitson.

A section of the crowd. 

Credit to:
By ELLY GITAU, @elijahgitau

Groove Tour Machakos, People's Park.

The 11th edition of Groove Awards kicked off the tour in Machakos County. The event which went down at Machakos People's Park, was graced by top Gospel artists Ecko Dydda, Alemba, Size 8, L-jay Maasai, Christ Cycoz, Gloria Muliro, Daddy Owen, Pitson Eunice Njeri and Mercy Masika. The next concert will be held at Maasai Imara University in Narok County on May 8th.