Nominees for the 3rd edition of Vine Awards which seek to recognize Christians who are excelling and influencing in entertainment, business, media, governance, education and family spheres were announced just recently.

Vying for artist of the year are Gabbie Ntaate, Levixone, D. Reign, Sandra Suubi and Coopy Bly.

For song of the year, nominees include ‘Life is Easy’ by Dreign ft Michelle Kyalisiima, ‘Mbeera’ released by Levixone and Grace Morgan, ‘Katonda’ a popular single by Wilson Bugembe, ‘Awoo’ by Gabbie Ntaate and ‘Motivation’, by Morgan Isaac featuring Exodus.

Unlike before, this year’s edition will see Christian book authors awarded under the ‘Book Impact of the Year’ category.

According to a statement from the organizers, voting officially kicked off on 18th March 2022 and will close on 8th April 2022.

The awarding ceremony is expected to be live and in person at Serena Hotel in Kampala, on 7th May 2022. The event will feature gospel sensation Akinwunmi Nathan Oluniyi Akiremi better known by his stage name Florocka.

Florocka. Source: facebook.com/nathan.akiremi

He is a Nigerian music producer and singer-songwriter. The talented musician played a very significant role in producing a number of great artists in Nigeria and was earlier awarded the Producer of the Year by Samsung, according to reports.

Florocka runs an Academy called “The DA’AT Academy” which teaches students about music, worship, and business ethics of music. His single titled “You are Lord” topped many gospel music charts in Nigeria following its release in 2014.

Below is the list of nominees announced. To vote, please visit Vineentgroup.com/vote/

FULL LIST OF NOMINEES FOR THE 2022 VINE AWARDS

Song of the Year

Life is Easy – Dreign ft Michelle Kyalisiima
Mbeera – Levixone & Grace Morgan
Katonda – Wilson Bugembe
Awoo – Gabbie Ntaate
Motivation – Morgan Isaac fts Exodus

Video fo the Year

Twalibadewa – Grace Nakimera
Give me love – Exodus & Levixone
Beautiful – Karungi
Answer – Dr. Suudi

New Artist of the Year

Karungi
Michelle Kyalisiima
Nil Empire
Roger Matt Baraka

Dj of the Year

DJ Pius
Urban DJ
DJ Victor 256
DJ Musa
DJ Easy Samuel

Artist of the Year

D Reign
Levixone
Sandra Suubi
Coopy Bly
Gabbie Ntaate

African Act of the Year

Limoblaze
Pompi
Marizu
Moji Shortbaba
Judikay

Spoken Word Act of the Year

Mutesi Patience
Wake
Juliet Namukasa
Markata Rhaimes

Comedian of the year

Emeka
Tr Suplhur
Benny MC
Uncle Mark

Dance Group of the year

DNA Dancers
Bravaz
Balokole Dance Government
Christ Legacy Dancers
Storm Riders

Album of the year

Action Talk – Coopy Bly
Anthems of Praise – Sandra Suubi
Unlocked – A New Dawn – Proclaim Music
The Sound of Revival – The Collective Ug

Book Impact of the Year

Out of the Crowd – Richard Mwebesa
Unhindered – Alex Mutagubya
Essential Practices for church Finances – Moses Mukisa
STOP – Listen to your Child think – Manuela Mulondo
Huperetes – The Heart of a Minister – Dr Dennis Sempebwa