Being the inaugural edition of the edition, the few shortfalls could be forgiven; other than that the very first of their kind;- the Pulse Influencer Awards Uganda were held yesterday, and a couple of industry hot shots in their various capacities were decorated with red star accolades plus packages in hampers from sponsors African Queen, Coca-Cola, Movit and Rwanda Air.
The ceremony took place last night at the vicinity of the Kabira Country Club Ballroom and was well attended by the nominees whose dress code was nothing short of the theme of the show; which was “Afro Excellence”.
What made the awards show quite unique was that they were happening concurrently in other territories across Africa; that is Nigeria & Ghana in Anglophone West Africa; Senegal & Côte d’Ivoire in Francophone West Africa and in East Africa (Kenya as well as Uganda).
The Pulse Influencer Awards looked at celebrating creativity, innovation, and digital communities and personalities, recognizing individuals from various sectors from arts, blogging, health and fitness, food, sports and, music, to social media, podcasts, communities duly recognized for “leveraging on technology (specifically social media) to build a following around their work or around curated works of art in their community and below were the winners from the night:
TikTok influencer of the Year
Brennan Baby
Jose Chakala
Mikey Seems Too Funny – WINNER
Angela Summer Namubiru
Arthur Kayima
Instagram influencer of the Year
Zari
A Pass
Sheila Gashumba
Eddy Kenzo — WINNER
LinkedIn Influencer of the Year
John Babirukamu
Andrew Kilonzo
Barbara Kasekende
Moses Maurice Mugerwa — WINNER
YouTube Influencer of the Year
Triplets Ghetto Kids
Anne Kansiime
The Unpopular Opinion Ug
Crystal Newman
Uncle Mo — WINNER
Facebook Influencer of the Year
Dorah Mwima
Dictator Amir — WINNER
Ray Supasta
Sesabat
Mat Tee
Podcast Influencer of the Year
Talk Show 256
Big Conversations By Ordinary People
Hash Time With Nabuguzi Kiwanuka
George The Poet
The Ugandan Boy Talk Show – WINNER
Twitter Influencer of the Year
Robert Kabushenga
Carlvin Bradley
Mordecai Muriisa
Hillary Bamulinde
Andrew Kyamagero – WINNER
Male Fashion Influencer of the Year
Abryanz
Joram
Tazibone
Ramah Kizito – WINNER
Mavo
Female Fashion Influencer of the Year
Mwaj Ahmed
Yasha Keys
Natukunda Sharon
Anita Beryl
Sham Tyra
Fatuma Hasha
Peponi Couture — WINNER
Arts Influencer of the Year
Loukman Ali
Xenson Art
Kwizera
Sanaa
Immy Immaculate Mali — WINNER
Health & Fitness Influencer of the Year
Shubu Fitness
Alt Fitness
Doryn Shapes
Koona Dance – WINNER
Dr. Paul Kasenene
Travel and Leisure Influencer of the Year
Ssenyonyi Derrick
Buskago
Newman Dixon
Isaiah Jobs
Nely Tiez — WINNER
Media Influencer of the Year
Canary Mugume
Andrew Kyamagero
Douglas Lwanga
Raymond Mujuni Qatahar
Lynda Ddane
Denzel Mwiyeretsi
Faridah Nakazibwe — WINNER
Sandra Twinoburyo
Solomon Sserwanja
Calvin Da Entertainer
Blogger Influencer of the Year
Campus Bee
Glim Uganda
Matooke Republic
MBU – WINNER
Galaxy Fm
Mugibson
Satisfashion Ug
Diary of a Muzungu
Guide 2 Uganda
Food Influencer of the Year
Dennis Asiimwe
Lucy Smize
Crystal Newman
Adala Food Prenuer
Asha Batenga — WINNER
Business Influencer of the Year
Gerald otim
Moses Maurice
Davis Musinguzi (Founder Rocket Health)
Amos Wekesa – WINNER
Barbara Kasekende
Photography Influencer of the Year
Oscar Ntege
Ssebuuma Ivan
Ssenyonyi Derrick — WINNER
Walter Keys
Drama Duncans
Most Influential Actor of the Year
Mushema Housen
Ethan Kavuma
Morris Mugisha
Maurice Kirya (From “The Girl in the Yellow Jumper”) – WINNER
Mathew Nabwiso
Most Influential Actress of the Year
Cleopatra Koheirwe
Natasha Sinayobye
Kansiime Anne
Eleanor Nabwiso
Sharon O
Miss Deedan
Tracy Kababiito
Racheal Nduhukire
Leila Kalanzi Kachapizo — WINNER
Beauty and Lifestyle Influencer of the Year
Lucy Smize
Mona Faces – WINNER
Fathy Presh
Imani Make Up
Saida Beauty
Tech Influencer of the Year
Geofrey Mutabazi – Charge Ko
Brian Namanya (Founder Tubayo)
Comedy Influencer of the Year
Anne Kansiime
Teacher Mpamire
Emeka The Romantic Mukiga
Dickson Zizinga
Uncle Mo — WINNER
Music Influencer of the Year
Fik Fameica
Azawi
Spice Diana
Sheebah
Vinka
Eddy Kenzo – WINNER
Winnie Nwagi
Pallaso
A Pass
Levixone
Dance Influencer of the Year
H2C
Mwamweta
Valentino Richard Kabenge
Sir Uncle Walter
Ewil Brenda Claire — WINNER
Sports Influencer of the Year
Henry Nsekuye
Mark Guma
Desire Ayera
David Onyango
Clive Kyazze
Baron Edgar
Usher Komugisha
Daudi Ssebwami
Allan Darren Kyeyune — WINNER
Pan-African/ Voice For Africa Influencer of the Year
Falz
Wiyala
John Allan Namu
Dr Dipo Awojide
Hanu F Agbodje
Vanessa Nakatte
Akothee
Swirvy Nyar
Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu — WINNER
Asides from the winners of the night, one other standout item from the awards show were spoken word performances as delivered by word smith Isabirye Mitch and also that the Top Bloggers President popped the question to the love of his life culminating the already colorful evening.
Congratulations to all the winners, and nominees, and the public for not only nominating but also participating in the voting exercise as well.
