sandee The inaugural Janzi Awards 2021 happened on the 11th and 12th December, 2021 at the Kololo Airstrip Kampala.
The event was attended by different musicians, socialites, and celebrities dressed elegantly waiting to walk away with awards.
The red carpet event at the Janzi Awards 2021 was hosted by Sheba Martha, Lynda Ddane, and Crysto Panda.
Furthermore, the event was attended by several stakeholders in the entertainment industry as officiated by the Minister of Labour, Gender and Social Development Peace Mutuuzo.
There were different live performances from different musicians like Mad Rat & Chico, Jowi Landa, Mudra, and Mr. Eezzy. Furthermore, additional musicians performed on the last day of the Janzi Award. These include A Pass, Liam Voice, Victor Ruz, AnKnown, Sheebah, Zex, Pallaso, Kayz, Emeka, Alya, and Alex Dangote welcoming attendees to the red carpet.
The different categories of winners are listed below.
-Outstanding Legendary Artist Award
Mozey Radio
-Outstanding Children Playbook
Namulanda by Walaabyeki Magoba
-Outstanding non-fiction writer
Charles Peter Mayiga
-Outstanding cartoonist award
Jimmy Spire Ssentongo
-Outstanding comedy award
Uncle Mo Kiboneka
-Outstanding Community Museum Award
Igongo Cultural Centre
-Outstanding magician/illusionist
Jonathan the Magician
-Domestic Tourism Award
Trip Addicts
-Traditional medicine innovator award
Prof Patrick Ogwang/Covidex
-Outstanding MC award
MC Kats Katamba
-Outstanding Innovator Award
Zeenode Limited
-Outstanding makeup artist award
Mona Faces
-Outstanding interior Designer
One100 Interiors Uganda
-Outstanding architect award
William Henry Sentongo
-Outstanding Painter
Joseph Ntesibe
-Outstanding Photographer Award
Edgar Batte
-Outstanding fashion designer
Abbas Kaijuka
-Outstanding Stylish in fashion award
Mavo Kampala
-Outstanding song of the year
Pia Pounds – Tupaate
-Outstanding Western Artist
Ray G
-Emerging Artist Award
Zex Bilangilangi
-Outstanding dance group
Masaka Kids Africana
-Outstanding TV Drama
Baguma
-Outstanding video award
Pia Pounds – Tupaate
-Outstanding audio producer
Nessim pan production
-Outstanding Audio producer Regional
Master Beats
-Outstanding Faith-based musician
Levixone
-Outstanding RnB artist
Liam Voice
-Outstanding kadongo Kamu male artist
Willy Mukaabya
-Outstanding App
Afro Mobile
-Outstanding Vocalist
Kenneth Mugabi
-Outstanding Performer
Sheebah Karungi
-Outstanding Afro-Zouk Artist
B2C (Kampala Boys)
-Outstanding Entrepreneurial Artist
Bobi Wine
-Outstanding Actor
Housen Mushema
-Male artist of the year
Pallaso
-Female artist of the year
Azawi
-Humanitarian Award
Levixone (Kosovo NGO)
-Outstanding Producer/ Film & Video
Usama Mukwaya
-Outstanding Visual Effects/ Film & Video
Usama Mukwaya
-Outstanding DJ
DJ Slick Stuart And Roja
-Outstanding Promoters
Talent Africa 256
-Outstanding Album of the Year
Azawi (African Music)
-Viewer’s Choice Award
Eddy Kenzo
-Outstanding Video Producer Regional (North)
McElvis Onset (Rasta Swagg-Pi Naka)
-Outstanding Film
The Girl in the Yellow Jumper (Produced and directed by Loukman Ali)
-Outstanding Northern Artist
Profesa Maros (Centre)
-Outstanding Eastern Artist
Rody Gavana (Akello)
-Outstanding Theatre Production
The Chains of Dance (Edward Sembatya)
-Outstanding Online Newspaper
Nile Post
