The Pulse Influencer Awards 2023 held at the Next Media Park in Naguru was one to remember, with a bigger and more dynamic list of winners, and coming off a record-breaking number of nominees and votes.
The Pulse (Uganda) Influencer Awards (PIA) returned last night (Saturday, October 7) for the second edition, honoring the country’s finest in the social media influencing and content creation business.
Ceci Ka Mummy and Mikey Seems 2 Funny were among the night's big winners
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Keep scrolling to see if any of your favorite influencers won their first or second of the coveted awards.
The night’s biggest winner was comedian Mikey Seems 2 Funny, who entered the awards as the top nominee and won in all three categories he was nominated.
He took home the Instagram, TikTok, and Comedy Influencer of the Year awards.
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Former NTV news anchor Faridah Nakazibwe was back on the winner’s list, taking home the Media and Blogger Influencer of the Year award, while break-out singer Patrick Mulwana aka Alien Skin received the Music Influencer of the Year award.
Another winner and one of the highlights of the evening was preteen TikToker Ceci Ka Mummy, who came up on top following a thrilling voting process, to take the Next Gen Influencer of 2023 award.
This particular category was added this year, following feedback from the inaugural Pulse Uganda Influencer Awards last year, according to the Awards Project lead, Ms Lizel Muwaya.
“This category recognizes trailblazers in the industry; the upcoming influencers, people who are just getting into content creation…The category had 6 nominations and the competition was very tight,” Muwaya said.
Twitter Influencer of the Year Uwera Lyndah thanked her followers who voted for her, while Pyper Faisal the LinkedIn Influencer of the Year showed up with his mother
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Other categories that had the fiercest competition included Twitter Influencer of the Year which was taken by Uwera Lyndah, and YouTube Influencer of the Year which went to the Unpopular Opinion Show.
See below the full list of winners of the 2023 Pulse Influencer Awards
Dance Influencer of the Year
- Ghetto Kids
- Dance Mamweta
- Mayani and Virginia
- Ewil Brenda Claire (Winner)
- DVD Afroking
- Hyper Kids Africa
Fashion Influencer of the Year (Male)
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- Ramah Kizito
- Jim Japher
- Ethan Kavuma
- Abryanz
- Ossein Kiats (Winner)
- Tazibone Solomon
Fashion Influencer of the Year (Female)
- Sheilah Gashumba (Winner)
- Manuela Mulondo
- Katrina Nilzero
- Mrs. Matovu
- Tanisha Glance
- Bettinah Tianah
Health & Fitness Influencer of the Year
- Shubu Fitness (Winner)
- Doryn Shapes
- Koona Dance
- ALT
- Dr. Kasenene
- S&S Health and Fitness
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Music Influencer of the Year
- Sheebah Karungi
- Vinka
- Joshua Baraka
- Spice Diana
- Mudra
- Alien Skin (Winner)
Media and Influencer of the Year
- Faridah Nakazibwe (Winner)
- Campus Bee
- Satisfashion Ug
- Canary Mugume
- Lucky Mbabazi
- Kasuku
Food Influencer of the Year
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- Crystal Newman
- Phil Can Cook
- Martina’s Hunger Guide
- Sheillah Mandu
- Sarah Jan
- Chef Godwin (Winner)
Business Influencer Of The Year
- Davis Musinguzi
- Amos Wekesa
- Be your own boss
- Joy Turamuhawe
- Tubayo
- Hair By Sk Mobile Barber (Winner)
Comedy Influencer of the Year
- Uncle MO
- Leila Kalanzi
- Reign Omusoyisoyi
- MC Stubborn
- CB Talker
- Mikey Seems 2 Funny (Winner)
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Most Influential Actor Of The Year (Male)
- Allan Kutos
- Ken Rukundo (Winner)
- Michael Wawuyo JR
- Mathew Nabwiso
- Ethan Kavuma
- Zizinga
Most Influential Actress Of The Year
- Zion Kente
- Rachaell Nduhukire
- Stella Nantumbwe
- Leilah Kalanzi (Winner)
- Faridah Nabagereka
- Doreen Nabbanja
Lifestyle Influencer of the Year
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- Karolyn Kash (Winner)
- Tinah Teise
- Christine Noella
- Nyonyo Prim
- Rebecca Nanjego
- Sheilah Parker
Next Gen Influencer Of The Year NEXT GEN
- Baby Passion Wa Jane
- Ceci Ka Mummy (Winner)
- Zayra Baby2
- Hilda Joy
- Esther Bisamunyu
- Agume Mark
Tech Influencer Of The Year
- Waape
- Charge Ko
- Malticard
- Tubayo (Winner)
- Ecoplastile
- Treepz Ug
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Podcast Influencer of the Year
- Ugandan Boy Talk Show (Winner)
- Big Convos
- The Unpopular Opinion Show
- The Mob Jazz Podcast
- The Ugandan Podcast
- In My Opinion
Art and Photography Influencer of the Year
- Kwiz Era
- Nely Tiez (Winner)
- Ssenyonyi Derrick
- PicturesWilliamTakes
- Nyaika 256
- Xzent Montage
TikTok Influencer Of The Year
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- Mikey Seems 2 Funny (Winner)
- Libra Savage
- CB Talker
- Maama Peshe
- Daily Uganda
- Jose Chakala
- Brennan Baby
- Yash Poppy
- Taata Kimbowa
- Ivo Official
Instagram Influencer of the Year
- Nyonyozi Prim
- Baby Gloria
- Etania Mutoni
- Dictator Amir
- Mikey Seems 2 Funny (Winner)
- Natasha Sinayobye
Twitter Influencer of the Year
- Methia Lydia Nabawanda
- Uwera Lyndah (Winner)
- Faiza Fabz
- Audrey Baine
- Albert Katruguma
- Kirya Ug
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Facebook Influencer of the Year
- Dorah Mwima
- Dictator Amir (Winner)
- Tamale Mirundi JR
- Mat Tee
- Denis Duke
- Kabaata Tv
YouTube Influencer of the Year
- Raymond Kahuma
- Uncle Mo
- Talk with Mr Henrie
- Angella Summer
- Ghetto Kids
- The Unpopular Opinion Show (Winner)
LinkedIn Influencer of the Year
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- Victoria Nyanzi
- Nafuna Grace
- Moses Waswa
- Kiiza John
- Barbara Kasekende
- Pyper Faisal (Winner)
Sports Influencer Of The Year
- Dennis Mayega
- Allan Darren Kyeyune (Winner)
- Kakooza Ramzan
- Hudson Mugweri
- Echodu Moses
- FatCats Podcast
This year’s Pulse (Uganda Influencer Awards) was brought to you by partners; Zaabu, Rock Boom, Unilever, Imani Tech, Next Group, Troy Studio, TikTokm, Smirnoff, Saladin Media, Next Com, and Afromobile.
