FULL CATEGORIES LIST
EAST AFRICA EXCELLENCE AWARDS - GOSPEL
16 categories| # | Excellence Award Category | Action |
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EAST AFRICA GOSPEL MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Male Gospel Artist, New Gospel Artist
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EAST AFRICA GOSPEL FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Female Gospel Artist, New Gospel Artist
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| 03 |
EAST AFRICA GOSPEL SONG & AUDIO OF THE YEAR
Gospel Song, Gospel Audio, Sebene Live Song, Catholic Song, SDA Song
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| 04 |
EAST AFRICA GOSPEL COLLABORATION & PRODUCTION OF THE YEAR
Gospel Collaboration, Gospel Producer, Gospel Audio
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| 05 |
EAST AFRICA GOSPEL CHOIR, GROUP & WORSHIP TEAM OF THE YEAR
Gospel Choir, Catholic Choir, SDA Choir, Gospel Group, Gospel Live Band, Worship Team
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| 06 |
EAST AFRICA GOSPEL MEDIA & CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR
Gospel Content Creator, Gospel DJ, Content Creator, Podcast Creator, TikTok Creator, YouTube Creator
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| 07 |
EAST AFRICA GOSPEL EVENT & ORGANIZER OF THE YEAR
Gospel Event, Gospel Event Organizer/Coordinator
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| 08 |
EAST AFRICA GOSPEL MINISTER OF EXCELLENCE
Gospel Minister of Excellence, Outstanding Woman Minister, Mentorship & Discipleship Excellence, Mentorship & Teacher of the Word
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| 09 |
EAST AFRICA CHURCH LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARD
Outstanding Apostle, Outstanding Bishop, Outstanding Prophet
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| 10 |
EAST AFRICA MEDIA PERSONALITY & BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR
Media Personality, Entertainment Journalist, Radio Presenter, TV Presenter, Radio Station, TV Station
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| 11 |
EAST AFRICA DIGITAL CREATOR & INFLUENCER OF THE YEAR
Influencer, TikTok Creator, YouTube Creator, Content Creator, Podcast Creator
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| 12 |
EAST AFRICA ENTERTAINMENT & CREATIVE ARTS AWARD
Dance Crew, MC, Photographer, Videographer
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| 13 |
EAST AFRICA COMMUNITY IMPACT & HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Community Impact Minister, Humanitarian Ministry
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| 14 |
EAST AFRICA PEACE & UNITY AMBASSADOR AWARD
Peace & Unity Ambassador
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| 15 |
EAST AFRICA PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
People's Choice Award
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| 16 |
EAST AFRICA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Lifetime Achievement Award
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KENYA EXCELLENCE AWARDS - GOSPEL
6 categories| # | Excellence Award Category | Action |
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| 17 |
KENYA MUSIC & GOSPEL MALE EXCELLENCE AWARD OF THE YEAR
Gospel Male Artist, Gospel Emerging/New Artist, Gospel Hip-Hop Artist, Hip-Hop Artist, Catholic Artist, Catholic Female/Male Vocalist, Gospel Group, Gospel Live Band, DJ, Gospel DJ, Songwriter, Gospel Collaboration, Catholic Collaboration Song, Catholic Song, SDA Song, Gospel Audio Producer, Best Studio Recording, Gospel Video, Worship Leader, Worship Team
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KENYA MUSIC & GOSPEL FEMALE EXCELLENCE AWARD OF THE YEAR
Gospel Female Artist, Gospel Emerging/New Artist, Gospel Hip-Hop Artist, Hip-Hop Artist, Catholic Artist, Catholic Female/Male Vocalist, Gospel Group, Gospel Live Band, DJ, Gospel DJ, Songwriter, Gospel Collaboration, Catholic Collaboration Song, Catholic Song, SDA Song, Gospel Audio Producer, Best Studio Recording, Gospel Video, Worship Leader, Worship Team
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| 19 |
KENYA MEDIA & DIGITAL EXCELLENCE AWARD OF THE YEAR
Media Outstanding Personality, Content Creator, Gospel Content Creator, TikTok Creator, YouTube Creator, Influencer, Gospel Influencer, Gospel Presenter, Entertainment Presenter, Radio Station, TV Station, Gospel Radio Program, Gospel TV Program
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| 20 |
KENYA ENTERTAINMENT & CREATIVE ARTS EXCELLENCE AWARD OF THE YEAR
Comedy, Dance Crew, Director, Photographer, Videographer, Female Model, Male Model, Event Organizer, Event Coordinator, Gospel Event Organizer
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| 21 |
KENYA FAITH & CHURCH EXCELLENCE AWARD OF THE YEAR
Catholic Choir, New Catholic Choir, SDA Choir, Gospel Minister Excellence, Worship Leader, Worship Team, Catholic Artist/Vocalist and other faith-based artistic achievements
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| 22 |
KENYA PEOPLE'S & ACHIEVEMENT AWARD OF THE YEAR
Kenya Achievement Award, Best Talent to Watch, People's Choice Award
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TANZANIA EXCELLENCE AWARDS - GOSPEL
6 categories| # | Excellence Award Category | Action |
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| 23 |
TANZANIA MUSIC & GOSPEL MALE EXCELLENCE AWARD OF THE YEAR
Gospel Male Artist, Gospel Emerging/New Artist, Gospel Hip-Hop Artist, Hip-Hop Artist, Catholic Artist, Catholic Female/Male Vocalist, Gospel Group, Gospel Live Band, DJ, Gospel DJ, Songwriter, Gospel Collaboration, Catholic Collaboration Song, Catholic Song, SDA Song, Gospel Audio Producer, Best Studio Recording, Gospel Video, Worship Leader, Worship Team
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| 24 |
TANZANIA MUSIC & GOSPEL FEMALE EXCELLENCE AWARD OF THE YEAR
Gospel Female Artist, Gospel Emerging/New Artist, Gospel Hip-Hop Artist, Hip-Hop Artist, Catholic Artist, Catholic Female/Male Vocalist, Gospel Group, Gospel Live Band, DJ, Gospel DJ, Songwriter, Gospel Collaboration, Catholic Collaboration Song, Catholic Song, SDA Song, Gospel Audio Producer, Best Studio Recording, Gospel Video, Worship Leader, Worship Team
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| 25 |
TANZANIA MEDIA & DIGITAL EXCELLENCE AWARD OF THE YEAR
Media Outstanding Personality, Content Creator, Gospel Content Creator, TikTok Creator, YouTube Creator, Influencer, Gospel Influencer, Gospel Presenter, Entertainment Presenter, Radio Station, TV Station, Gospel Radio Program, Gospel TV Program
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| 26 |
TANZANIA ENTERTAINMENT & CREATIVE ARTS EXCELLENCE AWARD OF THE YEAR
Comedy, Dance Crew, Director, Photographer, Videographer, Female Model, Male Model, Event Organizer, Event Coordinator, Gospel Event Organizer
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TANZANIA FAITH & CHURCH EXCELLENCE AWARD OF THE YEAR
Catholic Choir, New Catholic Choir, SDA Choir, Gospel Minister Excellence, Worship Leader, Worship Team, Catholic Artist/Vocalist and other faith-based artistic achievements
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TANZANIA PEOPLE'S & ACHIEVEMENT AWARD OF THE YEAR
Kenya Achievement Award, Best Talent to Watch, People's Choice Award
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COAST EXCELLENCE AWARDS - GOSPEL
16 categories| # | Excellence Award Category | Action |
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| 29 |
COAST MALE MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Male Artist, Gospel Artist, Emerging Artist, New Gospel Artist, Young Talent
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| 30 |
COAST FEMALE MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Female Artist, Gospel Artist, Emerging Artist, New Gospel Artist, Young Talent
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| 31 |
COAST GOSPEL MUSIC EXCELLENCE AWARD
Gospel Song, Gospel Audio, Gospel Video, Gospel Collaboration, Gospel Choir, Gospel Group, Gospel Producer
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COAST MUSIC SONG/AUDIO OF THE YEAR
Audio, Songwriter, Praise & Worship Song, Hip-Hop Song, Reggae/Dancehall Song
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COAST CHOIR & WORSHIP TEAM OF THE YEAR
Band/Choir, Gospel Choir, Catholic Choir, SDA Choir, Worship Team, Outstanding Worship Leader
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| 34 |
COAST MUSIC PRODUCER & RECORDING LABEL OF THE YEAR
Best Producer, Gospel Producer, Recording Studio/Label
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| 35 |
COAST MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
Media Personality, Radio Presenter, Gospel Radio Presenter, TV Presenter, MC, Presenter
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COAST DIGITAL CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR
Content Creator, TikTok/Digital Creator, YouTube Creator, Online Channel/Host, Blogger/Online Strategist, Influencer
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COAST ENTERTAINMENT & PERFORMANCE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Comedian, Dancer/Choreographer, Dance Crew, Spoken Word/Poet, Instrumentalist
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COAST EVENT & ENTERTAINMENT PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
Event Organizer, Event Planner/Host, Talent Promoter
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| 39 |
COAST CREATIVE & FASHION EXCELLENCE AWARD
Graphic Designer, Fashion Stylist/Designer, Photographer, Female Model, Male Model
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| 40 |
COAST FAITH & SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP AWARD
Spiritual Leader/Pastor, Inspirational/Motivation Speaker
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COAST HUMANITARIAN & COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD
Humanitarian Personality, Charity Group/Personality
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| 42 |
COAST ARTIST/CREATIVE PROJECT OF THE YEAR
EP/Album, Gospel Video, Gospel Collaboration and other outstanding creative projects
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| 43 |
COAST PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
People's Choice Award — winner determined by public voting
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| 44 |
COAST EXCELLENCE HONORARY AWARD
Honorary Award — special recognition for outstanding lifetime, career or community contribution
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SECULAR MUSIC CATEGORIES - KENYA & COAST
6 categories| # | Excellence Award Category (Kenya and Coast Categories are each independent) | Action |
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KENYA MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR | COAST MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kenya music artist of the year OR Coast music artist of the year (Secular)
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| 24 |
KENYA BEST FEMALE MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR | COAST BEST FEMALE MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kenya best female music artist of the year OR Coast best female music artist of the year (Secular)
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KENYA BEST MALE MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR | COAST BEST MALE MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kenya best male music artist of the year OR Coast best male music artist of the year (Secular)
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KENYA SONG OF THE YEAR | COAST SONG OF THE YEAR
Song of the year Kenya OR Song of the year Coast (Secular)
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| 27 |
KENYA MUSIC COLLABO OF THE YEAR | COAST MUSIC COLLABO OF THE YEAR
Kenya music collaboration of the year OR Coast music collaboration of the year(Secular)
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| 28 |
KENYA MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR | COAST MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Kenya music video of the year OR Coast music video of the year (secular)
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| 28 |
KENYA NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR | COAST NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Kenya new artist of the year OR Coast new artist of the year (Secular)
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KENYA MUSIC GROUP OF THE YEAR | COAST MUSIC GROUP OF THE YEAR
Kenya music group of the year OR Coast music group of the year
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AWARDS COORDINATORS
MR. GEORGE NDOJE - KENYA
George Ndoje is the CEO of ZENTARA ENTERTAINMENT LTD. a Kenyan media entrepreneur, event organizer, and television presenter with a passion for developing the creative and entertainment industries across East Africa. Mr. George is committed to building credible platforms that recognize excellence, promote emerging talent, and strengthen regional collaboration. He is the engine behind the successful Coast Timiza Awards 2026, that took place in April 2026.
CONTACTS: +254 740 089698
MS. MARIAM KILYENYI - TANZANIA
Mariam is an accomplished event coordinator and promoter with extensive experience in managing gospel concerts, church conferences, corporate events, institutional campaigns, and entertainment projects across Tanzania and neighboring countries. She served as the ICT Officer for Iringa Region and as a Television and Radio Program Producer, contributing to programs such as Church on Fire, Women Matters, and Hard Talk with Lilian Mwasha on EFM and TVE. She earned the prestigious recognitions of Best Event Coordinator (PIMEA) and Best Gospel Event Promoter in Tanzania.
CONTACTS: +255 654 864 922