Timcence, a young and promising Northern Ugandan hip-hop artist, has emerged as one of the big winners at the recently concluded Ugandan Hip Hop Awards (UGHHA) 2023. The awards ceremony took place on June 23rd at Motiv in Bugolobi, Kampala.
Timcence won two major awards, including Best Northern Hip Hop Artist of the Year and Sweet 16 (Verse of the Year).
He beat out some heavy competition, including Judah Rap Knowledge (Mungwa), T Worthy Wyler (Legendary), Toobi Smolz (Bed Mega), and Hell B (Real Friends), with his hit song “Unthinkable.” He also won the Sweet 16 award for his track “Quit that Game,” where he battled against Tucker Hd, The Homie, 207, and St Maxi Mayne.
The UGHHA is an annual event that aims to recognize and celebrate achievements within the Ugandan hip hop culture. The awards show provides a platform for emerging talent, showcasing the past, present, and future of the genre in Uganda.
Other winners at this year’s UGHHA include Flex D’Paper, who won Album of the Year for “Kampala Boy,” Yala Mc, who was named Female Rapper of the Year, and Fik Fameica, who won Male Rapper of the Year. The Lifetime Achievement Award went to Babaluku, while Frank Ntambi won Media Personality of the Year.
FULL LIS OF WINNERS
Album of the Year – ‘Kampala Boy’ by Flex D’Paper
Song of the Year – ‘Welcome To Ug’ by THE MITH
Female Rapper of the Year – Yala Mc
Male Rapper of the Year – Fik Fameica
Central Rapper of the Year – Kracbone (‘FIRE’ ft. Santana Karma, Sliq Teq, Play01, Jhay Efekt, Roman Jazzy & LS Andre)
Northern Rapper of The Year – Timcence (‘Unthinkable’)
Western Rapper of the Year – Eshata Lookhassle (‘Kiga Flow’)
Eastern Rapper of the Year -AJ Stylz (‘That’s Who We Are’)
Collaboration of the Year – Flex D’paper (‘Cheptegei’ ft. Navio Fik Fameica, Mozelo Kidz)
Inspirational song of the year – ‘Taasa Omuwala’ by 207
Lyricist of the Year – ‘Diet Coke’ cover by The Hommie
African Act of the Year – Nasty C
Sweet 16 (Verse of the Year) – ‘Quit The Game’ by Timcence
Video Of the Year – ‘Welcome To Ug’ Remix by The Mith
Mixtape of The Year – ‘Ghost In The Machine’ by Ghost Lord
Producer of the Year – Baru
Rap Fusion of the Year – ‘Ebyange’ by Lukas Blacc ft Kohen Jaycee
Rookie of the Year – Kizzy Rulez
DJ of the Year – DJ Victor256
Media Personality of the Year – Frank Ntambi
Lifetime Achievement Award – Babaluku
Hip Hop Give Back Award – A Few Good Friends
Congratulations to all the winners of the Ugandan Hip Hop Awards 2023!
