Gospel artistes have been in a dilemma over the lack of motivation due to lack of specific awards for them. The only East African gospel Awards dedicated to recognising best performing artistes every year are now back. The Maranatha awards. “We appreciate the great work and are looking forward to carrying on and doing more to contribute to the development of Rwanda’s gospel music industry as long as we are voted,” said Gaby Kamanzi, one of the contestants. From the six categories of East African Maranatha awards, the jury will pick the overall Artist of the year. The preliminary list contains 5 artists in each category and is now out for public voting. December 18 ahead of the grand awarding gala on Friday December 20. Maranatha awards is a part of Maranatha Global Worship Music Awards which is facilitated by Global Music Revival Ministry that was founded by Brian Trigga. Best gospel song of the year Highest you Tube views by song officially released by 2019, the song is a hit across Rwanda and has had a great impact beyond the borders of Rwanda. Best kingdom rapper Elimax Rev Kayumba Shema The pink Best female vocalist of excellence Carmene Diane Mucyo Joy Gatabazi MoMo Muganwa Assumpta Best male vocalist of excellence Babou melo Columbus Emmy Payton Fredy Don Oliver The Legend Best collaboration song Ineza yawe by Danny Mutabazi ft Aime Uwimana Mpa amavuta by James ft Daniellah Rutagarama Ni yesu by Gentil Misigaro ft Serge Iyamuremye Nzahora Ndirimba by prosper Nkomezi ft Aime Uwimana Uri hejuru by Nice Ndatabaye ft Aime Uwimana Best Female Minister of the year Daniellah Rutagarama Gaby Kamanzi Aline Gahongayire Diana Kamugisha Tonzi Best male minister of the year James Rutagarama Prosper Nkomezi Bosco Nshuti Patient Bizimana Serge Iyamuremye Best gospel band/choir/group of excellence award Healing worship team Ambassadors of Christ choir Shalom Choir Ukuboko kw’iburyo Trinity worship centre team Best worship composition award Nkoresha by James ft Daniellah Rutagarama Amarira y’ibyishimo by Danny Mutabazi Ijambo rya Nyuma by Patient Bizimana Naranyuzwe by Arsene Tuyi Umutima by Bosco Nshuti Voting is by whatsapping on +255 765 490 821 and following the guideline
