Niyonsaba, Ntambara named 2016 Groove Awards Artistes of the 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. MTN’s Alain Numa speaks after accepting his award for the Outstanding Contributor to the Industry. 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 Serge Iyamuremye (right) lost to Albert Niyonsaba on the Male Artiste of the Year. Courtesy. editorial@newtimes.co.rw

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Niyonsaba, Ntambara named 2016 Groove Awards Artistes of the Year