The 2004 Kisima Music Awards recognised and rewarded music talent in Kenya. The Kisima Music Awards ceremony was held on June 19, 2004 at Carnivore. The ceremony was hosted by veteran music artist Eric Wainaina and radio presenters Patricia Amira and Robert Warobi.
This year's awards featured a newly expanded scheme which aimed to incorporate artists from across East Africa, most predominantly Uganda and Tanzania. It was also a source of controversy when the organisation's CEO Tedd Josiah was awarded the category for Best Producer. Additionally many of the artists from his production house Blu Zebra were declared winners. He subsequently resigned citing a conflict of interest.
There was further concern over how winners were chosen. The voting system used SMS text messaging. There was no system in place to prevent a person from voting multiple times. It was noted before the ceremony that radio play was skewed toward "well-connected" musicians and that mainly young people vote. The issue is that popular artists overshadowed lesser known but talented musicians.
Winners
Category Winner Afro Fusion/Benga/Gospel Artist of the Year Zipporah Muoso Most promising Artist/Group of the year Abbi R&B Artist/Group of the Year Didge Best Music Video of the Year Kenyan Gal Kenyan Boy - Necessary Noize Central/Eastern Benga Group of the Year Kayamba Africa Best Female Artist of the Year from UG & TZ Ray C Ragga Artist/Group of the Year Necessary Noize Bumba Pop Artist Nameless Best Music Producer of the Year Tedd Josiah – Blu Zebra Song of the Year Hallo Hallo – Wakimbizi Traditional Group of the Year Kenge Kenge Western Benga Artist/Group of the Year Jomenes Best Music Video of the Year from UG & TZ Ambassada – Watoto Inkane Coastal Artist/Group of the Year Uyoga Best Female Artist of the Year Mercy Myra Best Overall Group of the Year Necessary Noize Best Male Artist/Group of the Year from UG & TZ Deux Vultures Best Male Artist/Group of the Year Abbi Hip hop Artist/Group of the Year Wakimbizi Contemporary Gospel Artist/Group of the Year Catherine Mueni Afro Fusion Artist/Group of the Year Yunasi Best Bhangra Artist/Group of the Year Amrik Singh & DJ Gupz – Naktra
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