The fourth edition of Victoria Gospel Academy (VIGA) awards were in colorful glory held on Saturday at Imperial Royale hotel Kampala. The event was hosted by Christian radio presenters Natal and Wesley King.
Levixone emerged as the male artist of the year and Julie Mutesasira was the Female artist of the year. Coopy Bly walked away with two awards (Best Raggae song and Best Video for the song what your love) and Pastor Wilson Bugembe (Song of the year ‘Dala’)
There was a lot of action at the event however; we would like to throw more light on what transpired at different social media platforms of those who were able to take the award home and those that were not.
During such moments, it is easy to see the glow but hard to recognize the awakening of peace. Social media usually brings out the other side of the artist’s chronicle.
From what they posted, we do observe that an award is not only a great prestige or a mark of excellence, but is also a tremendous boost for someone to strive and excel higher and aim for even bigger accomplishments in life, something relevant to what Levixone said during his speech at the event, promising to work even harder this year.
Coopy Bly – “Glory be to God!! Last night we were able to take home two Viga Music Awards – Best Reagae Artist/Song and Video of The Year…Special thanks to my audio producer Vad, Video producer J-Blessing, the Vision with Hope dancers and to my fiancé for accepting my proposal in the ‘What a Love’ Video (because if she hadn’t, the world would have missed out on this video hehe). “
Hum Kay – “Hi Friends, Thanks for your massive support! We didn’t win the award, but we represented the PEACE cause exceptionally well.
FYI, The Peace Anthem is only the first off my upcoming PEACE project. So we’re just getting started here! Thanks again and Keep the Love!”
Lubwama Samuel – “Four years ago I gave birth to this awesome baby called CANAAN GENTS and over the years this child has grown to be my dearest that I treasure so much. I bless the lord for the guys I started with 4years ago and the guys am singing with now.
You have given me great memories and I bless the lord for having met you in my life’s journey… This is the beginning and more is yet to come. #Ebenezer #All4Him.”
Julie Mutesasira – “Thanks team Julie Mutesasira we made it again and all My fans at the Viga Awards. I got the award of best female artist of the year. Am happy. Thank you Jesus .
2016 is much better. Thanks again to my mentor and role model Judith Babirye.”
Brian Lubega – “As some singers and musician were looking for other churches with great music, we were looking forward for great music in our church, and in the body of Christ we knew that we were what they have been waiting for.
I want to Thank God that my #Asaanide song won an award in the RnB category yesterday. Glory to God”
Spring Gents – “2015 was really a great year we saw GOD move our mountains …..we now stay focused on 2016 though we did not emerge the best in the Acapella category in the recent VIGA AWARDS it doesn’t mean its the end of our music journey ..we thank all those who un-endlessy cast their votes we pray GOD blesses you abundantly ..and to CANAAN GENTS congrats our brothers ,you have served great in the ministry keep the spirit..”
THE COMPLETE LIST OF 2016 VIGA AWARDS WINNERS
Acapella category: Canaan Gents – Wanitata
Traditional music Category: Betty Muwanguzi – Yagala Uganda
Hiphop/Rap Category: Virtuous woman – New Testament
Dancehall/Ragga Category: Robin San – Simple life
RnB/Jazz/Soul Category: Brian Lubega – Asaanide
Kadongo kamu Category: Kaggwa Edward Frances – Enyambala
Reggae Category: Coopybly – Nkulembeera Mukama
Afropop/Beat; Kwaito category: Irene Kayondo – Asinga
Afristyle/Soukous/Zouk category: Rachel Namubiru – Teri Akwenkana
Diaspora song /artist (for Ugandan artists based outside Uganda): The Bahatizz
Techno/House and Rock category: Holy Keane- Love Love
Video Producer Category: Enock – Cloud media
Audio Producer Category: Kiwa Jason
Worship/praise song category: Justine Nabbosa – Oli Katonda
Inspirational song category: Judith Babirye – Sitarudi
Video of the year (for works that acclaim immense popularity): Coopybly- What a love
Best performer (for artists who exhibit great proficiency at performances): Betty Bada
Elgon song category: Stephen Adhogomola- Oli munene
Exemplary theme category (commendable non-gospel positive message songs): Betty Nakibuuka- Mama
Special entity song/artist (for ‘secular’ artist with the best gospel song): Lyto Boss ft Solome Mirembe/ Omwetaaga
Upcoming/New talent: Patty Baligasima
Social media song/artist (for best promoted and marketed on social media: Canaan Gents
Collaboration song: Dangelo Busuulwa & Judith babirye/ Waliwo ensonga
Male artist of the year: Levixone
Female artist of the year: Julie Mutesasira
Song of the year: Wilson Bugembe- Daala
marvin@ugchristiannews.com/Photos by Roy Ruva