2005 Kisima Music Awards
Kenyan music awards
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The 2005 Kisima Music Awards recognised and rewarded music talent in East Africa. The Kenyan based Kisima Music Awards were held on July 2, 2005 in Nairobi.[1] It continued the expansion begun in the previous year, incorporating both entrants and acts from across East Africa.
The ceremony was hosted by Tedd Kwaka, Kevin Ombajo and Ugandan Diana Muyera.[2] This year included performances from multiple artists including Blu*3 and Pilipili.[2]
This year was marked by difficulties. Tedd Josiah stepped down as CEO of the awards amid controversy surrounding his winning of the Best Producer Award, appointing Victor Mayeya Odwori in his place. Days before the event there was discussion of cancelling altogether due to poor sponsorship.[1] The restaurant hosting the event opted to pay the suppliers which allowed the award show to continue.[1]
Winners
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Afro Fusion | Kaz |
| Asian Music | Gupz |
| Boomba Rap | Pili Pili[3] |
| Boomba Pop | Xyzee |
| Contemporary Gospel | Esther Wahome |
| Eastern Benga | Musaimo |
| Gospel Ensembles | Ruth Wamuyu |
| Hip hop | Ukoo Fulani MauMau |
| R&B | Mbuvi |
| Rap | Bamboo |
| Reggae/Ragga | Redsan |
| Traditional | Kenge Kenge |
| Best Artist/Group from Tanzania | TID |
| Best Artist/Group from Uganda | Blu*3[4] |
| Best Music Video from Uganda | Blu*3[4] |
| Western Benga | Peter Khayadi |
| Best Music Video from Kenya | Harry Kimani[5] |
| Best Song | Harry Kimani[5] |
| Best Collaboration | Pili Pili Feat. Ratatat[3] |
| Best Male Artist | Pili Pili[3] |
| Best Female Artist | Nyota Ndogo[6] |
| Most Promising Artist | Maximum Melodies |
| Best Group | Kleptomaniax[7] |
| Producer of the Year | Clemo (Calif Records) |