Top Rwandan artists including The Ben, Bruce Melodie, Element EleeeH, Vestine & Dorcas, and Butera Knowless have been nominated for this year’s prestigious Hipipo Awards, one of the leading music award ceremonies in Uganda.
Rwandan musicians are competing in several categories representing the East African region, including Song of the Year and Best East African Artist of the Year.
In the East Africa Song of the Year category, the nominees include:
- “Yebo” by Vestine & Dorcas
- “Wrong Places” by Joshua Baraka
- “Umutima” by Butera Knowless
- “True Love” by The Ben
- “Pawa” by Mbosso
- “Ololufe Mi” by Jux featuring Diamond Platnumz
- “Nairobi” by Marioo featuring Bien
- “Katam” by Diamond Platnumz featuring Bien
- “GO” by Karole Kasita
- “Backbencher” by Toxic Lyrikaki
Meanwhile, in the East Africa Artist of the Year category, Rwandan stars The Ben, Bruce Melodie, and Element EleeeH are vying for the award alongside other regional giants such as Joshua Baraka, Azawi, Diamond Platnumz, Toxic Lyrikaki, Bien, Jux, and Mbosso.
The 14th edition of the Hipipo Awards is scheduled to take place at Kampala Serena Hotel on November 14, 2025, celebrating excellence in music and creativity across Africa.
