2M Up For Grabs at Kisima

Kenyan musicians now have a chance to walk away with a greater fortune this year during the The 10th Edition of the Kisima Awards. 2 million shillings is what at stake for the overall winner during the awards.

Slated for 2nd November, the awards has come to be recognized as the equivalent of other international awards much similar as it is done for MTV Awards, KORA Awards, Channel O Awards nominees and winners. Last year, Gospel rapper Juliani was the overall winner of the 1 million shillings after winning other several accolades.

Although nominations are not yet out, the organizers of the event have announced that there will be 12 categories that will be awarded. Despite being Kenyan-based the scheme recognizes musical talent in East Africa, predominately Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania and incorporates a range of music genres.

This year’s event will be held under the theme ,”MAKING LEGENDS”.