2003 Kisima Music Awards
The 2003 Kisima Music Awards recognised and rewarded music talent in Kenya. The Kisima Music Awards ceremony was held on June 21, 2003 to coincide with Fête de la Musique.[1] The awards were last given for the year of 1997. For 2003, they were held in a customised "Kisima Dome" at Carnivore.[2] The award show was hosted by radio presenters Bernard Otieno and Pinky Ghelani.[3]
Though he died in March 2003, hip-hop artist E-Sir won several categories and was given the award posthumously.[1]
Winners
source:[1]
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Afro Fusion/Benga/Gospel Artist of the Year | Shari Martin |
| Central Benga Artist of the Year | Kamande Wa Kioi |
| Song of the Year | E-Sir - Bumba Train |
| Best Female artist of the Year | Henrie Mutuku |
| Bango Artist/Group of the Year | Mzee Joseph Ngala |
| Contemporary Gospel Artist of the Year | Henrie Mutuku |
| Best Overall Group of the Year | Gidi Gidi Maji Maji |
| Best Male Artist of the Year | E-Sir |
| Fusion Artist/Group of the Year | Gidi Gidi Maji Maji |
| Hip hop Artist/Group of the Year | E-Sir |
| Eastern Benga Artist/Group of the Year | Katitu Boys Band |
| Most Promising Artist/Group of the Year | Suzzanna Owiyo |
| R&B Artist of the Year | Mercy Myra |
| Taarab Artist/Group of the Year | Nyota Ndogo |
| Best Music Video of the Year | Baby Don't Go, by Kunguru & Mr. Lenny |
| Western Benga Artist/Group of the Year | Princess Jully |
| Ragga Artist/Group of the Year | Mr. Googz & Vinnie Banton |
| Traditional Artist/Group of the Year | Bakulutu Africa |
| Best Music Producer of the Year | Lucas Bikedo (Ogopa Deejays) |
| Album of the Year | Nimefika, by E-Sir |
References
- ^ a b c Wainaina, Binyavanga (2003). Kwani Archive Online. Nairobi: Kwani Trust. pp. 132–33. ISBN 9966983600. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ Otieno, Charles (20 June 2003). "Kenya: Music Awards Are Set for Tomorrow". allAfrica. The Standard. Retrieved 14 March 2026.
- ^ "Kisima Awards". Kisima Music Awards. Retrieved 14 March 2026.