2005 Kisima Music Awards

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)

References

  1. ^ a b c Muganda, Clay (15 July 2005). "Kenya: Whither Kisima Awards?". allAfrica. Daily Nation. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Kisima Awards". Kisima Music Trust. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  3. ^ a b c Orido, Fred (4 July 2005). "Kenya: Rapper Sings His Way to Fame At Fete". allAfrica. Daily Nation. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
  4. ^ a b "East Africa: BLU*3 Reveal Dream After Kisima Awards". allAfrica. The New Vision. 16 July 2005. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  5. ^ a b "Harry Kimani". Music in Africa. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  6. ^ "Easter Reggae/Dancehall". Loppen. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  7. ^ Joshua, Lydia M. (3 August 2021). "Chris Kaiga Vs Nyashinski: Who Has the Best Bars?". mdundo. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
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