Nominations for 9th Edition of HiPipo Music Awards kick-off

KAMPALA – HiPipo, the organizer of the prestigious annual HiPipo Music Awards on Monday 28 October announced that all nomination channels for the 9^th prestigious HiPipo Music Awards are now open until 13^th December 2019 when this exercise will be closed.

The nomination process is part of a series of critical project activities that are being undertaken and will culminate with the 9^th HiPipo Music Awards grand finale slated for March 14, 2020, at the Kampala Serena Hotel.

While Unveiling this year’s program, HiPipo CEO Innocent Kawooya noted that just like the very successful 8^th edition, the 9^th season of HiPipo Music Awards comes with #WeTheBest theme.

“The 8^th edition was massive as we hosted musicians, fans, and stakeholders from over 15 countries. The 9^th edition is going to be bigger, better and sweeter. We remain committed to developing African music through objectively recognizing, rewarding and appreciating stand out acts throughout the continent,” Innocent Kawooya said, adding;

“We have categories with broader reach out to the different niche markets and regions to enable us to celebrate a variety of music and embrace Africa. You can nominate your favorite artists and acts via web and social media. The music eligible for nomination must have been released between 1^st November 2018 and 31^st October 2019.

Project Partners.

As part of efforts to make the 9^th edition bigger, better and sweeter, HiPipo is concluding several partnerships with other stakeholders. A full list of partners will be unveiled in due course.

The 9^th HiPipo Music Awards Program.

28^th October to 13^th December 2019: Nominations Collection

13^th December 2019 to 3^rd January 2020: Nominations Clean Up process.

6^th January 2020: Announcement of nominees.

6^th January to 14^th March 2020: Voting underway.

14^th March 2020: Awards Gala Event.