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Sauti Sol, Eric Omondi win big at African Entertainment Awards USA

Celebrated Kenyan music group Sauti Sol and top comedian Eric Omondi have emerged winners in the recently completed African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA).

Sauti Sol emerged the winner in the Hottest Group category, with Eric Omondi winning in the Best African Comedian category.

Eric Omondi took to social media to share the news with his fans and said that he was about to do the unthinkable to the continent.

“3 years in a row!!! I am president for life!!! 53 countries one president!!! We are about to take the continent to a whole new level…and those bloggers who keep writing “self proclaimed president” desist!!! And refrain!!! I am not self-proclaimed!!! I am the people’s choice!!! Africa has spoken again and I am about to do the unthinkable to lift the continent,” he captioned on Instagram.

The full list of African Entertainment Awards USA winners:

1. Best Male Artist: Diamond platinumz

2. Best Female Artist: Nandy

3. Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist: Elgrande Toto

4. Hottest Group: Sauti Sol

5. Best Collaboration: Beyonce ft Shatta Wale –King Already

6. Best Music Video: Burnaboy -Anybody

7. Entertainer of theYear: Eddy Kenzo

8. Best Dancer/Group: Fire K Stars

9. Best DJ: DJ Sinyorita

10. Best Francophone Artist: Soul Bangs

11. Best Palop Male Artist: Mr Bow

12. Best Palop Female Artist:Yasmine

13. Best New Artist:Laycon

14. Song of the Year: Master KG –Jerusalema

15. Best Upcoming/Local Artist: KG

16. Best Male Artist -Central/ West Africa: Stonebwoy

17. Best Male Artist -East/South/North Africa: Rayvanny

18. Best Female Artist-Central/ West Africa:Yemi Alade

19. Best Female Artist -East/South/North Africa: Zahara

20. Best African Comedian: Eric Omondi

21. Best Gospel Artist: Sinach

22. Best Blogger/ Influencer: The Hot Jem

23. Best Dance Hall Artist: Winky D

24. Best Host TV/ Radio: Douglas Lwanga

 Meanwhile, Sauti Sol is currently gearing towards their upcoming event dubbed ‘A Sol Christmas’.

The event which will be held virtually on their official YouTube channel is set to take place on Christmas day at 9:30 pm. This will enable all Kenyans to view the event after curfew which starts at 10pm.

The event will feature renowned artists including Nviiri the Storyteller, Bensoul, Xenia, Nikita Kering, and Aaron Rimbui.

This article was first published on Mdundo.

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