Kenyan Gospel Music
Kenyan Gospel music rules the music industry in Kenya. Kenyan Gospel songs styles range from classical, African rhythms and choirs. Gospel music In Kenya has been modernised with the latest instrumentation.
It plays an integral part in our daily lives
It’s an effective tool to reaching out to the Youth of this generation
It has the power to influence positive behaviour
It Promotes common goals and objectives geared towards positive growth of the youth
The top musicians in this widely-selling genre are Loise Kim, Esther Wahome, Mary Atieno, Hellen Akoth, Jemimah Thiong’o and Rufftone.
Others are Daddy Owen, the Kassangas, Jimmy Gait, Kanjii Mbugua, Juliani and Reuben Kigame.
Kenyan Gospel Music: Top Kenyan Gospel Music Producers
Top Kenyan gospel music producers are:
Bruce Odhiambo of Johari Clef,
Tedd Josiah,
Clement Rapudo aka Clemo of Calif Records,
Lucas Bikedo of Ogopa Deejays,
Eric Musyoka,
Robert Kamanzi
Maich Black.
Others are Kassangas Studio, Herbal Records and Bably Omar of Tabasamu Records.
Kenyan Gospel Music: Top Kenyan Gospel Songs
Signature – Jimmy Gait
Moto – Size 8
Mama – Bahati Kevin
Msaidizi – Gloria Moliro
Utawala – Juliani
Lala salama – willy Paul
Utamu Wa Maisha – Dady Owen
I am in the Race – Paul Mwai
Napenda – Shusho
Asusu – DK Kwenya Beat
Sitolia – Gloria Muliro & Willy Paul
Kando – Gloria Muliro
Exponential Potential – Juliani
Rudi Nyumbani – BMF
Beautiful People – Eko Dydda
Katikia Yesu – Kriss Ehh Baba
Groove Awards 2018 - 2019 Winners
Male Artist Of The Year – L-Jay Maasai
Female Artist Of The Year – Mercy Masika
Group Of The Year – Kelele Takatifu
New Artist Or Group Of The Year – Mash Mwana
Song Of The Year – Nikupendeze by Mercy Masika
Worship Song Of The Year – Nikufahamu by Evelyn Wanjiru
Reggae/Ragga Song Of The Year – Wave by J-fam Feat Omari
HipHop Song Of The Year – Easy by Maluda Feat. Juliani
Album Of The Year – Emmanuel by Mercy D Lai
Afro-Pop Song Of The Year – Ayaya by Majic Mike feat. Kris Eeh Baba
Collabo Of The Year – Everlyne Wanjiru Feat Vicky Kitonga with Tulia
Video Of The Year – Afadhali Yesu by Size 8
Gospel Radio Show Of The Year – Gospel Sunday, Milele FM
Radio Presenter Of The Year – Eva Mwalili, Milele FM
DJ Of The Year – DJ Ruff
Talent To Watch – DJ Covenant of Inooro TV
Gospel TV Show Of The Year – The Switch, K24
Song Of The Year Rift Valley Counties- Ashe Mpapa by Pst. Samuel Somorei
Song Of The Year Coast Counties – Ushindi by Faith Mwikali
Song Of The Year Eastern Counties – Ni Ngai Niwukilasya by Stephen Kasolo
Song Of The Year Western Counties – Njingula by Timothy Kituyi
Song Of The Year Nyanza Counties – Abasani B’ Omusunte by Fenny Kerubo
Western Africa Artist Of The Year – Sinach, Nigeria
Southern Africa Artist Of The Year – Joyous Celebration
Eastern & Central Africa Artist Of the Year – Christina Shusho
Audio Producer Of The Year – Saint P
Songwriter Of the Year – Pitson
Video Producer Of The Year – Sammy Dee, True-D Pictures
Central Counties Song Of The Year – Githe Tiwe by Phyllis Mbuthia
Dance Group Of The Year – Jims & Dims
Skiza Ring Back Tone Of The Year – Mwema by Mercy Masika