Ugandan singers were recognized on Friday evening thanks to the sponsors of the Hip Hop Awards.
The 2023 edition of the Uganda Hip Hop Awards attracted a number of sponsors, including Hennesey, the French-made Cognac. David Kakonge, the chief executive of Black Showmans Beverages, the official partner of Hennessy in Uganda, said their support of the awards affirms the brand’s continued commitment to Hip Hop fraternity.
“As we celebrate HipHop, we would like to communicate to the public that; Hennessy is now in Uganda and our participation at this year’s Uganda HipHop awards is an intentional gesture that we support HipHop as well as the Ugandan entertainment industry,” said Kakonge. Hennessey sponsored the VIP section.
Meanwhile, the event, which was held at MOTIV in Bugolobi, Kampala officially kicked off at 8:10pm, with performances from musicians. Award giveaways had interludes from performers and a few speeches. Below are the winners
Album Of the Year: Flex D’Paper – Kampala Boy
Song of the Year: THE MITH – Welcome To Ug Remix
Female Rapper of the Year: Yala Mc
Male Rapper of the Year: Fik Fameica
Central Rapper of the Year: Kracbone – FIRE FT. Santana Karma, Sliq Teq, Play01, Jhay Efekt, RomanJazzy & LS Andre
Northern Rapper of The Year: Timcence – Unthinkable
Western Rapper of the Year: Eshata Lookhassle – Kiga flow
Eastern Rapper of the Year: AJ Stylz – That’s who we are
Collaboration of the Year: Flex D’paper ft. Navio Fik Fameica And Mozelo Kidz – Cheptegei
Inspirational Song of the Year: 207 – Taasa Omuwala
Lyricist of the Year: The Hommie – Diet Coke Cover
African Act of the Year: Nasty C
Sweet 16 (Verse of the Year): Timcence – Quit that game
Video Of the Year: The Mith – Welcome To Ug Remix
Mixtape of The year: Ghost Lord – Ghost In The Machine
Producer of the Year: Baru
Rap Fusion of the Year: Lukas Blacc ft Kohen Jaycee – Ebyange
Rookie of the year: Kizzy Rulez
DJ of the year: DJ Victor256
Media Personality of the Year: Frank Ntambi
Lifetime Achievement Award: Babaluku *
Hip Hop Give back Award: A few good friends