Pius Mayanja, known by his stage name Pallaso, emerged as the biggest winner at the 2021 Zzina Awards, clinching the Artist of The Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Artist awards. Daddy Andre was also a notable winner, securing awards for Best Producer, Best Collaboration (featuring Nina Roz), and Best Song Writer.
The Sports Personality of the Year and Legend of the Year awards were presented to Joshua Cheptegei and Afrigo Band, represented by Moses Matovu. This year, Galaxy FM partnered with Buzz Events to create the largest online awards ceremony in Uganda’s history.
The event featured remarkable performances by artists like Karole Kasita, Victor Ruz, Martha Mukisa, Fik Fameica, Eddy Kenzo, Sama Sojah, Mudra, and Pia Pounds on the red carpet. The ceremony unveiled an array of winners across various categories, showcasing the best in Uganda’s music scene.
Here is the complete list of winners from the 2021 Zzina Awards:
- Best Inspirational Song: “Corona Virus Alert” by Bobi Wine x Nubian Li
- Best Fans Team: Fameicans
- Best LugaFlow/Rap Song: “Buligita” by Fik Fameica
- Best LugaFlow/Rap Artist: Fik Fameica
- Best Dancehall Song: “Tumbiza Sound” by Eezzy
- Best Dancehall Artist: Vyper Ranking
- Best Contemporary Urban Song: “Ebisooka N’ebisembayo” by Dre Cali
- Best Contemporary Urban Artist: Dre Cali
- Best Afro Beat Song: “Tweyagale” by Eddy Kenzo
- Best Song Writer: Daddy Andre
- Best Comedian: Maulana & Reign
- Best Producer: Daddy Andre
- Best Collaboration: “Andele” by Daddy Andre ft. Nina Roz
- Best Female Artist: Spice Diana
- Best Male Artist: Pallaso
- Breakthrough Artist: Victor Ruz
- Song of the Year: “Malamu” by Pallaso
- Artist of the Year: Pallaso
These awards celebrated outstanding talent and contributions within Uganda’s vibrant music industry, showcasing the diversity and creativity present in the country’s musical landscape.
