14 Years of Music, Culture, and Innovation: #HMA2025 Nominees Announced

Here is what everyone has been waiting for! The HiPipo Music Awards have revealed the nominees for its 14th edition. This year’s awards celebrate twelve public-vote categories and one special recognition that honours the icons shaping Africa’s sound and story.This year, Ava Peace and Joshua Baraka lead the nominations with eight and seven nods, respectively; a reflection of how Uganda’s new generation of stars continues to shape Africa’s sound and global music influence.

Ten artistes have been shortlisted for Artiste of the Year, including reigning winners Stream of Life Choir, who will compete against Dax Vibez, Nandor Love, Joshua Baraka, Ava Peace, King Saha, Sheebah Karungi, Elijah Kitaka, Cindy Sanyu, and Eddy Kenzo. On the continental stage, Africa’s heavyweights take the spotlight for the Africa’s Number One category.

Nigeria’s Burna Boy will go head-to-head with Joshua Baraka, Diamond Platnumz, Rema, Tems, Ayra Starr, Tyla, Wizkid, Shallipopi, Angélique Kidjo, and Egypt’s Mohamed Ramadan. This lineup defines the sound of Africa today.

Fourteen years on, the HiPipo Music Awards have grown into Africa’s most prime music celebration. It’s the rhythm of a fast-growing continent. This is the only place where creative sounds are bound with innovation. The awards have elevated creativity into a currency.

Thousands have been empowered from village stages to global charts. The HiPipo Music Awards prove that African music roars with might. From Kampala to Lagos, Nairobi to Johannesburg, and across the diaspora, HMA continues to spotlight talent that’s pushing boundaries and changing lives through art and technology.

“As always, the stage is set for Africa’s biggest music night,” said Joseph Kimbowa, HiPipo’s Chief Content Officer. “We expect over 3,000 fans and guests from across the continent to experience this celebration of African excellence.  Tickets are available on the MoMo Ticketing platform at https://momoticketing.com/event/hipipo-music-awards and at the HiPipo offices at Kanjokya Street Kamwokya.

The 2025 HiPipo Music Awards will take place at the Kampala Serena Hotel on November 14, 2025, in conjunction with the Digital and Financial Inclusion Summit. It is Africa’s biggest music night. The annual HMAs are that one unforgettable night. It is the place where music, innovation, and Africa’s most prominent stars come together on stage. Public voting starts on October 10 and ends on November 14. The winners will be announced before thousands of enthusiasts at Kampala Serena Hotel.

For full details and to cast your vote, visit https://hma.HiPipo.com

Hereunder is the complete list of #HMA2025 Nominees.

Africa Best Act/Song

Police by Kizz Daniel ft Angelique Kidjo, Johnny Drill

Ololufe Mi by Jux ft Diamond Platnumz

Baby (Is it a crime) by Rema

Ngishutheni by Goon Flavour, Master KG & Eemoh

Faraway by Sabrina

Wrong Places by Joshua Baraka

Laho by Shallipopi

Push 2 Start by Tyla

Kai by Olamide and Wizkid

My Darling by Chella

Africa Number One

Burna Boy

Joshua Baraka

Diamond Platnumz

Rema

Tems

Ayra Starr

Tyla

Wizkid

Shallipopi

Angelique Kidjo

Mohamed Ramadan

East Africa Best Artist

Bien

Diamond Platinumz

Joshua Baraka

The Ben

Azawi

Toxic Lyrikaki

Element Eleeh

Mbosso

Bruce Melody

Jux

East Africa Best Act/Song

Backbencher by Toxic Lyrikaki

GO by Karole Kasita

Katam by Diamond Platnumz feat Bien

True Love by The Ben

Nairobi by Marioo feat Bien

Umutima by Butera Knowless

Pawa by Mbosso

Wrong Places by Joshua Baraka

YEBO [Nitawale] by Vestine & Dorcas

Ololufe mi by Jux ft Diamond Platnumz

Best Regional Song

Love Season by T Paul and Jamal Wasswa

Katusabe by Quin Smile

Yelele by Posha

Can Anyeba by Timcence

Boyfriend by Latty Watts

My Heart by Liama ft Profesa Maros

Lonely by Rody Gavana

UULE by Kmas Wandyembe

Glazed Donuts by Issa Ghad

Kamuchelele by Patty Wangu

Breakthrough Artist

Ava Peace

Tracy Melon

Kapeke

Omega 256

Fyno UG

JPC Again

Temperature Touch

Chumi

Nandor Love

Most Viral Song

Wanula Rmx by Temperature Touch

X Ava Peace

See You Tonight by Cindy ft Omega 256

Tabbu by Dax Vibez & Ava Peace

Nakyakala by King Saha

Ekyange by Elijah Kitaka

Che Che by Fyno

Kinawolovu by Nandor Love

Wasomera Wa by Creamsite Junior School

Gwokute Gwobba by Uncle Chumi

Kapati by Alien Skin ft Sandra Naxx

Kaba by Kapeke

Wa wa wa in the Waaa by Dexta Rapper

Song of the Year

See You Tonight by Omega 256 and Cindy Sanyu

Children’s Voices Against Malaria by Doreen Nanfuka

Tabbu by Dax Vibez & Ava Peace

Somebody by Sheebah Karungi

Wrong Places by Joshua Baraka

London by Ava Peace

Ekyange by Elijah Kitaka

Kinawolovu by Nandor Love

Onviiriddeyo by Stream of Life Choir

Adam by An-known ft Amooti Omubalanguzi

Video of the Year

Somebody by Sheebah Karungi

Go by Karole Kasita

Eden by Ava Peace ft JPS

Ekyange by Elijah Kitaka

Ogenda Kukilaba by Tracy Melon

Oweisho by Ray G

Nayise Naye by Cindy Sanyu

Good Idea by Dax Vibez ft Elijah Kitaka

Mbawe by Eddy Kenzo

Nkuwulira by Kataleya & Kandle ft Dokta Brain

Best Male Artist

Dax Vibez

Elijah Kitaka

Joshua Baraka

King Saha

Eddy Kenzo

Ray G

T Paul

Best Female Artist

Cindy Sanyu

Lydia Jazmine

Nandor Love

Ava Peace

Omega 256

Sheebah Karungi

Karole Kasita

Artiste of the Year

Dax Vibez

Nandor Love

Joshua Baraka

Ava Peace

King Saha

Sheebah Karungi

Elijah Kitaka

Cindy Sanyu

Eddy Kenzo

Stream of Life Choir

Special Award: A Song of Change (Winner to be announced).

Omega 256

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