2004 Kisima Music Awards
The 2004 Kisima Music Awards recognised and rewarded music talent in Kenya. The Kisima Music Awards ceremony was held on June 19, 2004 at Carnivore.[1] The ceremony was hosted by veteran music artist Eric Wainaina and radio presenters Patricia Amira and Robert Warobi.[2]
This year's awards featured a newly expanded scheme which aimed to incorporate artists from across East Africa, most predominantly Uganda and Tanzania.[3] It was also a source of controversy when the organisation's CEO Tedd Josiah was awarded the category for Best Producer.[4] Additionally many of the artists from his production house Blu Zebra were declared winners.[3] He subsequently resigned citing a conflict of interest.
There was further concern over how winners were chosen. The voting system used SMS text messaging. There was no system in place to prevent a person from voting multiple times.[4] It was noted before the ceremony that radio play was skewed toward "well-connected" musicians and that mainly young people vote.[3] The issue is that popular artists overshadowed lesser known but talented musicians.
Winners
[edit]| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Afro Fusion/Benga/Gospel Artist of the Year | Zipporah Muoso |
| Most promising Artist/Group of the year | Abbi |
| R&B Artist/Group of the Year | Didge |
| Best Music Video of the Year | Kenyan Gal Kenyan Boy - Necessary Noize[5] |
| Central/Eastern Benga Group of the Year | Kayamba Africa |
| Best Female Artist of the Year from UG & TZ | Ray C |
| Ragga Artist/Group of the Year | Necessary Noize[5] |
| Bumba Pop Artist | Nameless |
| Best Music Producer of the Year | Tedd Josiah – Blu Zebra |
| Song of the Year | Hallo Hallo – Wakimbizi |
| Traditional Group of the Year | Kenge Kenge |
| Western Benga Artist/Group of the Year | Jomenes |
| Best Music Video of the Year from UG & TZ | Ambassada – Watoto Inkane |
| Coastal Artist/Group of the Year | Uyoga |
| Best Female Artist of the Year | Mercy Myra |
| Best Overall Group of the Year | Necessary Noize[5] |
| Best Male Artist/Group of the Year from UG & TZ | Deux Vultures |
| Best Male Artist/Group of the Year | Abbi |
| Hip hop Artist/Group of the Year | Wakimbizi |
| Contemporary Gospel Artist/Group of the Year | Catherine Mueni |
| Afro Fusion Artist/Group of the Year | Yunasi[6] |
| Best Bhangra Artist/Group of the Year | Amrik Singh & DJ Gupz – Naktra |
References
[edit]- ↑ Muganda, Clay (22 June 2004). "Kenya: Awards Night Showcased Well of Talent". allAfrica. Daily Nation. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "Kisima Awards". Kisima Music Awards. Archived from the original on 7 August 2006. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 Ondego, Ogova (16 June 2004). "Kisima Music Awards Haunt Organisers". ArtMatters.Info. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Kisima Music Awards". Janeson. 17 December 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Kenya: New Musicians Dominate the Kisima Awards". allAfrica. The Standard. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ↑ "Yunasi". Busara Promotions. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
