13th Zzina Awards (2025–26): Full List of Winners Announced
The 13th edition of the Zzina Awards for 2025–26 has officially recognized the year’s most outstanding talents in Uganda’s entertainment and sports industries. The annual awards celebrate excellence across music, digital content, and sports, honoring both established stars and emerging acts who have made a significant impact over the past year.
Leading the night was Kapeke, who emerged as one of the biggest winners, taking home multiple accolades including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Male Artist.
Below is the full list of winners:
Full List of Winners – Zzina Awards 2025–26
- Best Fans Team – Sheebaholics
- Best Inspirational Song – My Life – Mozelo Kidz + John Blaq
- Best Song Writer – Dokta Brain
- Best LugaFlow/Rap Song – Kaba – Kapeke
- Best LugaFlow/Rap Artist – Kapeke
- Best Producer – Bassboi
- Best Dancehall Song – Go (Remix) – Karole Kasita ft. Elijah Kitaka
- Best Dancehall Artist – Karole Kasita
- Best Comedy Content Creator – Mickey Seems 2Funny
- Best Contemporary Urban Song – Wrong Places – Joshua Baraka + Jae5
- Best Contemporary Urban Artist – Tracy Melon
- Best Afrobeats Song – Somebody – Sheebah Karungi
- Best Collaboration – See You Tonight – Omega 256 + Cindy Sanyu
- Best Male Artist – Kapeke
- Best Female Artist – Tracy Melon
- Breakthrough Artist – Tracy Melon
- Song of the Year – Kaba – Kapeke
- Artist of the Year – Kapeke
- Sports Personality – Jacob Kiplimo
- Legend Award – Iryn Namubiru
Major Highlights
Kapeke dominated the awards with multiple wins, solidifying his influence in Uganda’s music scene, particularly in the LugaFlow and rap categories. Tracy Melon also had a standout year, earning both Best Female Artist and Breakthrough Artist honors.
Karole Kasita continued to shine in the dancehall category, while Dokta Brain and Bassboi were recognized for their behind-the-scenes contributions to songwriting and production.
Beyond music, long-distance runner Jacob Kiplimo was named Sports Personality of the Year, and celebrated musician Iryn Namubiru received the prestigious Legend Award in recognition of her lasting contribution to the industry.
The 13th Zzina Awards once again highlighted the diversity, growth, and creative excellence shaping Uganda’s entertainment landscape.
