Kitaka, Nandor love dominate Kiromo Teenz Choice Award nominations

The much-anticipated Kiromo Teenz Choice Awards are set to take place on May 10th, 2025, at Lugogo, with young people from all over the country coming together to celebrate their favourite stars across various categories. 

This vibrant event is the culmination of years of school tours and student engagement, offering teens the chance to amplify the voices of their favourite artists, entertainers, and personalities.

As the buzz around the event builds, one thing is clear—this year’s nominations are fiercely competitive. The music category is particularly notable, with up-and-coming artists like Elijah Kitaka and Nandor Love leading the pack. 

Kitaka has made waves in the industry with his multiple nominations, while Nandor Love’s breakout success has propelled him into the spotlight, securing him a significant presence across key categories.

Dominating the Music Category

The Kiromo Teenz Choice Awards nominations list reveals a fierce competition, with top artists fighting for the coveted titles. In the Music category, Teenz Artist of the Year sees multiple contenders, including Fik Fameika, Joshua Baraka, Ava Peace, and Alien Skin, with Elijah Kitaka and Nandor Love emerging as frontrunners.

Nandor Love continues his dominance with a nod in Teenz Male Artist, while Kitaka is vying for the Teenz Hottest Song with his chart-topping hit "Kinawolovu". Other contenders in the Teenz Hottest Song category include Kapeke’s Swiriri and Ray G’s Forever featuring Megatone. 

The competition is equally fierce in the Teenz Breakout Artist category, with Nandor Love, Kapeke, and Ava Peace all showcasing their breakthrough talents.

In addition to these, the Teenz Music Group/Duo category features names like B2C, Uga Boys, and Benty Boys, while the highly anticipated Teenz Gospel Artist/Song category sees contenders such as Levixone and Stream of Life.

A Thriving Entertainment Scene

The event also highlights talent beyond music, with categories celebrating the best in television, fashion, sports, and more. For the Teenz Hottest TV Show, the battle is between NBS Youth Voice, NTV T Nation, and NBS After 5. Similarly, Teenz Hottest TV Personality sees the likes of MC Ollo, Douglas Lwanga, and Pam Malaika vying for the title.

Fashion enthusiasts can look forward to the Teenz Most Fashionable Celebrity category, where Fik Fameika, Ava Peace, and Sheila Gashumba lead the charge, while the Teenz Celebrity Stylist category features industry favourites like Oscar Kampala and Abryanz.

As the voting continues in schools across the country, the stage is set for what promises to be the biggest teen awards event of the year. The winners will be crowned live at Lugogo on May 10th, and with the stellar nominees, it’s sure to be an unforgettable night for teens and fans alike.

FULL LIST OF NOMINEES

MUSIC CATEGORY

Teenz Artist of the Year

• Fik Fameika

• Joshua Baraka

• Ava Peace

• Nandor Love

• Elijah Kitaka

• Alien Skin

Teenz Male Artist

• Fik Fameika

• Joshua Baraka

• Elijah Kitaka

• Alien Skin

• Ray G

• Rickman Manrick

• Anknown

• Feffe Busi

• Acidic Vokoz

• Kapeke

Teenz Female Artist

• Ava Peace

• Sheebah Karungi

• Karole Kasita

• Vinka

• Nandor Love

• Winnie Wa Mummy

• Azawi

Teenz Hottest Song

• Jiggy Vibes Remix – Tojo 256, Sean Offixial, Ole Jiggy

• Muzabibu – Tom Dee

• Kinawolovu – Nandor Love

• Diigi Iv – Joshua Baraka ft Mr Tee

• Dawa – Elijah Kitaka

• Forever – Ray G ft Megatone

• Nonda Alinetwalira – Liam Voice

• Tabbu – Dax Vibes ft Ava Peace

• Hoozambe – D Star ft Mudra

• Masavu – Azawi

• Lukusuta – Stream of Life

• Wuhu – Winnie Wa Mummy ft Mudra

• Swiriri – Kapeke ft Rickman

• Obuti – Crysto Panda

Teenz Breakout Artist

• Kapeke

• Gloria Bugie

• Ava Peace

• Nandor Love

• Biswanka

• Dax Vibes

• Pretty Banks

• Winnie Wa Mummy

• Creamsoft

Teenz Music Group/Duo

• Benty Boys

• Uga Boys

• B2C

• Wiz Kadayo, SLP, 1981 BC

Teenz Gospel Artist/Song

• Lukusuta – Stream of Life

• God Ye Buddy – Swangz All Star ft Levixone

• Binene – Ntate

• Hallelujah – Levixone

• Gwe Katonda – Stream of Life ft. Pr. Wilson Bugembe

• Queen – Zabuli

• Volume – General Music

• Kwara Kwara – Eli Bulamu ft Pr. Wilson Bugembe

Teenz Hottest Collaboration

• Jiggy Vibes Remix – Tojo 256, Ole Jiggy, Sean Offixial

• Nalumansi – SLP, 1981, Wiz Kadayo

• Swiriri – Kapeke ft Rickman

• Freezing – Anknown ft Lydia Jazmine

• Wuhu – Winnie Wa Mummy ft Mudra

• Forever – Ray G ft Megatone

• Sipimika – Sheebah ft Young Mulo

• Tabbu – Dax Vibes ft Ava Peace

• Batuleke – Ava Peace, Winnie Nwagi, Vinka

• Diigi Iv – Joshua Baraka ft Mr Tee

• Style – John Blaq ft Pia Pounds