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 SAVAGESHATTA WALE | |||
| 31. | Inductee to the Hall of Fame/Lifetime Award- | · CHAKA DEMUS & PLYERS· LT. STITCHIE | |||
