2005 Kisima Music Awards

Kenyan 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.Muganda Clay Kenya: Whither Kisima Awards? https://allafrica.com/stories/200507141000.html allAfrica Daily Nation 14 March 2026 en 15 July 2005 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.Kisima Awards http://www.kisimaawards.co.ke/cont.asp?cat=awards Kisima Music Trust 14 March 2026 7 August 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20060807171753/http://www.kisimaawards.co.ke/cont.asp?cat=awards dead This year included performances from multiple artists including Blu*3 and Pilipili. 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. The restaurant hosting the event opted to pay the suppliers which allowed the award show to continue. Winners Category Winner Afro Fusion Kaz Asian Music Gupz Boomba Rap Pili PiliOrido Fred Kenya: Rapper Sings His Way to Fame At Fete https://allafrica.com/stories/200507050480.html allAfrica Daily Nation 14 March 2026 4 July 2005 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*3East Africa: BLU*3 Reveal Dream After Kisima Awards https://allafrica.com/stories/200507180665.html allAfrica The New Vision 15 March 2026 en 16 July 2005 Best Music Video from Uganda Blu*3 Western Benga Peter Khayadi Best Music Video from Kenya Harry KimaniHarry Kimani https://www.musicinafrica.net/fr/node/6194 Music in Africa 15 March 2026 Best Song Harry Kimani Best Collaboration Pili Pili Feat. Ratatat Best Male Artist Pili Pili Best Female Artist Nyota NdogoEaster Reggae/Dancehall https://loppen.dk/kalender/easter-reggae-dancehall Loppen 15 March 2026 Most Promising Artist Maximum Melodies Best Group KleptomaniaxJoshua Lydia M. Chris Kaiga Vs Nyashinski: Who Has the Best Bars? https://mdundo.com/news/33784 mdundo 15 March 2026 3 August 2021 Producer of the Year Clemo (Calif Records) References Category:Kisima Music Award winners Category:2005 music awards