Salax Awards has been recognized in the past years in Rwanda but it suddenly started stumbling until it was handed to AHUPA. They restarted the project and they gave awards in the night of 31st March - 01st April in Kigali Serena Hotel.
It is a ceremony that began with the mixing of music by DJ Ira and was led by MC Lion Imanzi. This event was supposed to begin at 7:00 pm but unfortunately it started at about 4 hours later than the expected time. It started at around 11:00 pm.
Though it began at a late hour, it turned out spectacular and the awards were handed to the winners. Check out the winners:
Best female artist: Queen Cha
Best male artist: Bruce Melody
Best artist of the year: Bruce Melody
Best Gospel artist: Israel Mbonyi
Best upcoming artist: Yvan Buravan
Best traditional artist: Mani Martin
Best group: Active
Best RnB artist: Bruce Melody
Best Afro beat artist: Uncle Austin
Best Hip Hop artist: Rider man
A LIST OF ALL NOMINEES IN SALAX AWARDS 2019:
Best culture and traditional artist:
Clarisse
Karasira
Jules Sentore
Sophia
Nzayisenga
Deo Munyakazi
Mani Martin
Best Gospel Artist:
Israel Mbonyi
Serge
Iyamuremye
Aime Uwimana
Patient
Bizimana
Gentil Bigizi
Upcoming artist:
Sintex
Buravan
Alyn Sano
Marina
Andy Bumuntu
Best Group:
Just Family
The Same
Active
Tresor
Yemba Voice
Best Afrobeat Artist:
MC Tino
Danny Vumbi
Davis D
Uncle Austin
Mico The Best
Best R&B Artist:
Bruce Melodie
Yvery
Buravan
King James
Peace Jolis
Best Hip-hop Artist:
Bull Dogg
Jay C
Riderman
Khalfan
Ama G The Black
Best Female Artist:
Asinah Erra
Young Grace
Marina
Queen Cha
Alyn Sano
Best Male Artist:
Bruce Melodie
Israel Mbonyi
King James
Buravan
Riderman.
Photos: Cyiza
Emmanuel/ INYARWANDA Pictures