Arguably the biggest gospel music event in the country, the 2016 Groove Awards took place Sunday night, honouring outstanding performers in the gospel music industry over the last one year.
Arguably the biggest gospel music event in the country, the 2016 Groove Awards took place Sunday night, honouring outstanding performers in the gospel music industry over the last one year.
Albert Niyonsaba and Pastor Grace Ntambara were named the Male Artiste of the Year and Female Artiste of the Year, respectively, during a glamorous ceremony at Kigali Serena Hotel.
The ambiance was splendid, the stage performances were lit, and the awards went to some of the most talented and hardworking in the gospel industry.
Also awarded on the night were Gisubizo Ministries, who were recognised as the Choir of the Year, while Adrien Misigaro was named the Diaspora Artiste of Year.
Full list of winners:
Male Artiste of the Year: Albert Niyonsaba
Female Artiste of the Year: Pastor Grace Ntambara
Choir of the Year: Gisubizo Ministries
New Artiste/ Group of the Year: Arsene Tuyi
Song of the Year: Amfitiye Byinshi by Gisubizo Ministries
Worship Song of the Year: Amfitiye byinshi by Gisubizo Ministries
Hip hop Song of the Year: Yesu ni Umwami by Dieudonne Mugema aka MD.
Video of the Year: Arankunda by Gaby Kamanzi.
Dance Group of the Year: Shining Stars
Radio Show of the Year: Magic Gospel mix: Magic FM
Radio Presenter of the Year: Ange Daniel Ntirenganya
TV Show of the Year: Power of the Praise – Royal TV
Christian Website: Agakiza.org
Outstanding Contributor to the Industry: Alain Numa (MTN Rwanda)
Songwriter of the Year: Nelson Mucyo
Audio Producer of the Year: Justin Haragakiza
Diaspora Artiste of Year: Adrien Misigaro (USA)
MTN Caller Ringtone of the Year: Thacien Titus