Kampala-based, Lango gospel singer Church Boy has recently been crowned Northern Uganda gospel artist of the year at the 11th edition of the VIGA Music Awards.
Church Boy, whose real name is Bonnie Obwol, emerged victorious over other talented artists such as Romeo Odong, Young Key, Chosen Michael, Gospel Armour, and Mungu Feni in the Northern category.
This recognition comes after he won the Lango sub-region gospel artist of the year award at the NUMA awards last year and this is a huge achievement for the Gen Obanga crooner, who has been making waves in the gospel music industry for a while now.
The national VIGA Music Awards ceremony was held on Saturday, 1st April 2023 at the Theater Labonita Hotel in Kampala hosting most outstanding musicians across Uganda. The annual event serves to recognize and celebrate the achievements of gospel musicians in the country.
Church Boy’s win is a testament to his talent, hard work, and dedication to spreading the gospel through his music. His unique sound and style have earned him a growing fan base across Uganda and beyond. Church Boy’s success story is an inspiration to many young gospel musicians who are trying to make a name for themselves in the industry.
In an interview with local media after winning the award, Church Boy expressed his gratitude to God for the honor and dedicated the award to his fans and supporters. He also encouraged fellow gospel artists not to give up on their dreams and to keep pushing until they achieve their goals.
Among the many talented artists that received accolades at the event, Gospel News Magazine stood out as the most supportive online entity, winning a well-deserved award.
Among the many talented artists that received accolades at the event, Northern Uganda online platform, Gospel News Magazine also stood out as the most supportive online entity bagging the accolade.
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Have a look at the full list of winners at the Viga Awards 2023 below.
- Eng Brian
Song Writer of the year - Edrine Paul
Videographer of the year - Johnmarie
Audio Producer of the year - Johnmarie
instrumentalist of the year - Might Warriors
Dancer/Dance group of the year - DJ Pius -S_eirit FM
DJ/VJ of the year - King Wesley – Spirit TV
Most supportive TV entity - King Wesley -Spirit FM
Most supportive Radio entity - Gospel News Magazine
Most supportive Online entity - Njiri Promotions
Manager/Promoter of the year - Feed the Streets – Grace Nakimera
Community Empowerment Award - Ajja – Angels of Christ
Winner – Choir category - Thank you Jesus-Jehova Shaloam Acapella
Winner -Acapella category - Mukama Yakuuma: Dr Wilson Muwanguzi & Johnmarie
Winner – Traditional pop/Kadongo kamu category - Action Talk – Coopy Bly
Winner – Reggae category - Ebisooto -St Ronnie Ft Colifixe
Winner – Hip-hop/Rap category - Sweet lover – Lena Price
Winner – Dancehall/Ragga category - Chose me – Dreign
Winner- RnB/Jazz/Soul/Ctry category - Nfula Zaabu -Zabuli
Winner – Techno/Hse/funkie/Rock category - Katonda w’abanaku – Pr. Bugembe
Winner -Afristyle/Soukous category - Believe – Eli Bu lam
Winner-Afropop/Zouk/Kwaito category - Trevis Green
Winner – International Category - Ada Ehi – Nigeria
Winner – International Category - Evelyn Wanjiru -Kenya
Winner – East African Category - Olwaleero nsaba ggwe-Kigoonya David
Winner -Special Entity Category - Nyamba Mukama -Judith Babirye
Winner – Diaspora Category - Ntemera ekubo – Blessed Bettina
Winner – Eastern Category - Ngukuheire – Happy Alex
Winner – Western Category - Light of the world-Watoto Children Choir
Winner – Northern Category - Final say -Anabelle Wab
Winner – Breakthrough Category - Mama – Simeone! Bisaso
Winner – Exceptional Social theme - Sweet lover – Lena Price
Winner -Video of the year - Continental Music
Winner-Best Dual/Band/Group - Kubwerere-lbra Keys Pro Ft Justine Nabbosa
Winner-Collaboration category - Pr Wilson Bugembe
Winner-Male Artist Category - Lena Price
Winner-Female Artist Category - IY’ahwe – Joanita Bukenya
Winner-Praise Song/ Artist Category - Hossana – Justine Nabbosa
Winner-Worship song/Artist Category - Betty Namaganda & Ps Robert Ssenyonga
Gospel Legend Award - Precious Magezi Harrie
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Congratulations to all Viga Awards 2023 winners.