By JOHN MUCHIRI in Johannesburg Posted Saturday, October 31 2009 at 21:17
Kenyan artistes missed out on prizes at this year’s Channel O Music Video awards on Thursday night in Johannesburg, South Africa, despite being pre-festival favourites.
The Kenyan triumvirate challenge of Amani, Wahu and Canibal had been widely tipped for success going into the award ceremony hot on the heels of an impressive show at the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMAs) in Nairobi last month.
However, the Kenyans lost alongside those from other countries as Nigerian and Namibian musicians stole the show. South Africa, the hosts, bagged only one award. Amani had four nominations, Wahu two and Canibal one.
However, Kenya won a consolation prize of sorts while Namibian musician Gal Level bagged two awards for songs and videos produced by Ogopa DJs. The glamorous event had nominees enter in style at the red carpet. Wahu came in with her husband and fellow musician Nameless, as Canibal, a Mombasa-based hip-hop musician, arrived with his mother.
Kenya was well represented in the performances too as Nazizi was among the artistes from across Africa who gave an electrifying performance. Kenyan actress Aimee Ongeso, who is also the presenter of Channel O’s Skika TV show, also presented the Best East African Video award, which went to Uganda’s singer XOD.
Same category
This is the same category where Amani’s Tonite video was competing against Wahu’s Sweet Love and Canibal’s I Wish. Wahu also lost in the Best Reggae/Dancehall video, which went to Namibia’s Buffalo Soldier. Amani lost the Best Female Musician award to Nigeria’s Sasha.
Among the big winners from Nigeria included Naeto C, who bagged the Video of the Year award with his song ‘‘Kini Big Deal’’ and Dare, who took the Best Male video award.
DAILY NATION
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