2007 Kisima Music Awards
The 2007 Kisima Music Awards recognised and rewarded music talent in East Africa. The Kenyan based Kisima Music Awards were held on 8 September 2007 at Marula Manor in Karen, Kenya.[1]
The award ceremony was marked with some drama. It started three hours late, at 10:00pm.[2] Some attendees did not realize it was a black-tie event this year and attended in jeans and T-shirts.[1] In one instance of the crowd's disagreement, Afro-fusion musician Eric Wainaina said he was "shocked" to win in the best video category.[3] The video for his Twende Twende album was not yet officially released.[3] He opted to give the award to Nyota Ndogo amid boos from the crowd.[3] The Kisima nomination process has artists or production houses submit entries which are then placed into categories by the screening panel.[4]
Winners
source:[5]
| Category | Winner (Artist - Track) |
|---|---|
| Afro Fusion | Eric Wainaina - KAMARE |
| Boomba Male | Jua Cali - Bidii Yangu |
| Boomba Female | Amani - Missing My Baby |
| Boomba Group | Nonini & P-Unit - Si Lazima |
| Contemporary Gospel | Astar - Close Your eyes |
| Eastern Benga | John De'Mathew - Kiuria Kinene |
| Gospel Ensembles | Jemima Thiongo – Imani |
| Hip hop | Wakamba Wawili - Musiq ya Soul |
| R&B | Nikki - Niwe Wako |
| Ragga | Wyre - She say Dat |
| Reggae | Ras Luigi - My! |
| Traditional | Tony Nyadundo - Obama |
| Western Benga | Jamnazi - Riziki |
| Best Producer | Robert Kamanzi (R Kay) |
| Best Song from Uganda | Chameleone ft. Professor Jay - Sivyo Ndiviyo |
| Best Music Video from Uganda | Obsessions - Jangu |
| Best Song from Tanzania | Matonya - Vailet |
| Best Video from Tanzania | A.Y. - Usijaribu |
| Best Collaboration | Artiste.ke - Tatizo |
| Best Music Video from Kenya | Eric Wainaina - Twende Twende |
| Best Song from Kenya | Eric Wainaina - Twende Twende |
| Most Promising Artist | Karma |
| Best Male Artist from Kenya | Jua Cali |
| Best Female Artist from Kenya | Jemima Thiongo |
| Best Group from Kenya | Wenyeji |
| Social Responsibility | Gidigidi Ft. Shaky, Fundi Frank & Die Hard - Wanaume Ibilisi |
| Lifetime Achievement Award | James Onyango Joel |
References
- ^ a b Muendo, Stevens (14 September 2007). "Kenya: Kisima Drama". allAfrica. The Standard. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ Batte, Edgar R. "Kenya: It Wasn't All Glamour At Kisima Awards". allAfrica. The Monitor. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ a b c Ondego, Ogova (November 19, 2007). "Music Awards desecrate Africa's temples of creativity". Artmatters. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "Nomination process". Kisima Music Trust. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
- ^ "Winners 2007". Kisima Music Trust. Retrieved 15 March 2026.