2011 Tanzania Music Awards

The 12th edition of the Tanzania Music Awards took place at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam, on Saturday March 26, 2011.[1] Bongo Flava artist 20 Percent was the big winner of the night with five trophies out of seven nominations.[2][3] The artist himself was not present and he was represented by his producer Man Water.[4] Winner Lady Jaydee was also absent during the Award ceremony and a fan collected the two awards on her behalf. The artist later stated she had not received an invitation for the event.[5] Singer Diamond, who won three awards in the 2010 Tanzania Music Awards and was nominated in four categories, was among those who left empty-handed.

Nominees and winners

Winners are in bold text.

Best Male Artist

Best Female Artist

Best Male Singer

Best Female Singer

Best Song Writer

Best Upcoming Artist

Best Hip Hop Artist

Best Rapper (from a Band)

Best Song

Best Video

Best Afro Pop Song

Best R&B Song

Best Zouk/Rumba Song

Best Hip Hop Song

Best Collaboration Song

Best Swahili Song (from a Band)

Best Ragga/Dancehall Song

Best Reggae Song

Best Taarab Song

Best East African Song

Best Traditional Song

Best Producer

Hall of Fame trophy

See also

References

  1. ↑ The Citizen: Kili Night of Fun, Awards And Much More 31 March 2011
  2. ↑ allAfrica.com: '20 Percent' Grabs Seven Kili Music Awards Nominations 21 February 2011
  3. ↑ allAfrica.com: '20 Percent' Bags Five Tanzania Music Awards 27 March 2011
  4. ↑ The Citizen: Big Names Fall at Kili Music Awards 27 March 2011
  5. ↑ The Citizen: Jaydee - I Was Not Invited to Kili Awards 31 March 2011
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