History repeats itself yet again in the Pulse Music Video Awards 2020, as last year’s big wines rapper Khaligraph Jones and singing diva Nadia Mukami make a return in a hotly contested nominees list. Making a debut on the list are dance-turned-singing crew Matata who lead with an impressive four nominations. Mejja, Naiboi, Avril, Arrow Bwoy and Willy Paul are also favourites, each receiving more than one nomination. The nominees’ list which was unveiled on December 1 ahead of the awards ceremony set for mid-December features new categories among them children favourite Generation Next and virtual entertainment segments.
It is battle royal in the big four; Male Video of the Year, Female Video of the Year, Hip-Hop Video of the Year and Best Group of the Year where newcomers are looking to change the status quo in the local music scene.
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Female Video of the Year
Wangu- Nadia Mukami
Utawezana- Femi One
Siri- Fena
Safer- Crystal Asige
Sawa- Tanasha Donna
Male Video of the Year
Tuma Kitu- Khaligraph Jones
Chu Chu- Arrow Bwoy
Ndagukunda- Otile Brown
Tik Tok- Willy Paul
Best in Hip Hop
Khaligraph Jones
Octopizzo
Naiboi
King Kaka
Breeder LW
Group Video of the Year
Sailors
Boondocks
Matata
Sauti Sol
Hart_the Band
Gospel video
Size 8
Guardian Angel
Kambua
Mr Seed
Moji Short Baba
Awicko
Best Collaboration of the Year
Wangu- Nadi Mukami ft Sanaipei Tande
Utawezana- Femi One ft Mejja
Rada- Naiboi ft Avril
Kamati Ya Roho Chafu- Willy Paul ft Bien
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Breakthrough Video of the Year
Kahush
Chris Kaiga
Matata
Noti Flow
Stevo Simple Boy
New Artiste Video
Ssaru
B-Classic
Bridget
Blue,
Tory Lynn,
Teferah,
Pryshon
Alphajiri.
Other categories include Video Vixen of the Year, Video Director of the Year, Viewer’s Choice
of the Year, Best Choreography, Best Deejay on Live Set, Best Music Video Dance Challenge,
Best Virtual Band and Best Virtual Concert. Now in the sixth year, The PMVA is the leading music video awards ceremony in the region that seeks to celebrate the exceptional works music creators put into their art. It also unifies and inspires the industry by looking back at landmark achievements made in the sector over the years.