The countdown is officially on for the Kiromo Teenz Choice Awards 2026, one of Uganda’s biggest youth-driven celebrations of talent, culture, and influence among young people.
Set to take place on 9th May 2026 in Lugogo, this year’s awards promise to be bigger, louder, and more competitive than ever. Voting has already been happening in schools across the country, with online voting opening on 30th April for one week, giving teens the final say on who takes home the awards.
From music to media, fashion to sports, here is the full list of nominees:
🏆 Teenz Artist of the Year
Kapeke
Joshua Baraka
Fik Fameica
Tojo 256
Tracy Melon
Alien Skin
Ava Peace
🎤 Teenz Male Artist
Kapeke
Fik Fameica
Joshua Baraka
Tojo 256
John Blaq
Dax Vibez
Elijah Kitaka
🎤 Teenz Female Artist
Sheebah Kalungi
Tracy Melon
Vinka
Ava Peace
Karol Kasita
Omega 256
Gloria Bugie
🎶 Teenz Song of the Year
Champion Gal – Fik Fameica
Tema Nsingo – Kapeke
We Yu De – Tojo 256, CXJ Powel x Yuko
Big Spender – Tojo x Sean Offxial
Baddie Remix – Tojo 256, Shanon, Aronix, Fik Fameica
Border to Border – Dreign, Mitchelle
Ogenda Kukilaba – Tracy Melon
Morocco – Joshua Baraka
Simanyi – Kapeke
Angella – John Blaq
My Life – Mozelo Kidz ft. John Blaq
Ekidiguda – Ecko Star
Wrong Places – Joshua Baraka
🌟 Teenz Breakout Artist
Tracy Melon
Mimi Kampala
Expect Xhavi
CXJ Powel
Pawaboy
Gae Will
Ecko star
🚀 Teenz Next Rated
Mimi Kampala
CXJ Powel
Expect Xhavi
Sean Offixial
Guna UG
Ecko Star
Pawaboy
👥 Teenz Music Group / Duo
Kataleya & Kandle
B2C
Sean & Tojo
Benty Boys
✝️ Teenz Gospel Artist / Song
Border to Border – Dreign, Mitchelle
Dance for the Lord (Remix) – Benton, Sheebah Kalungi
🔥 Teenz Hottest Collaboration
Kapati – Alien Skin ft. Sandra Naxx
Ready – Gloria Bugie ft. Vyroota
See You Tonight – Omega 256 ft. Cindy Sanyu
Mpeke – Anknown ft. Aroma
Nzalina – Feffe Bussi ft. Winnie Nwagi, Spice Diana, Kapeke, Dax Vibez
Wanula (Remix) – Temperature Touch ft. Ava Peace
Good Idea – Dax Vibez ft. Elijah Kitaka
We Yu De – Tojo 256, CXJ Powel, Yuko
My Life – John Blaq x Mozelo Kidz
Big Spender – Tojo x Sean Offixial
✍️ Teenz Songwriter
Doctor Brain
Fyno
Gudtrevor
Mudra D Viral
🎧 Teenz Song Producer
Bass Boi
Nessim
Artin Pro
Axon
Jae5
Gidi
Sean Offixial
Trapex Booming
🔊 Teenz Dancehall Artist
Kapeke
Ecko Star
Ziza Bafana
Karol Kasita
Mudra D Viral
Sean Offixial
🎤 Teenz Hip Hop/Rap Artist
Feffe Bussi
Fik Fameica
Kapeke
Mozelo Kid
Recho Ray
CXJ Powel
📺 Teenz TV Station
NBS TV
Galaxy TV
NBS Plus
NTV
📻 Teenz Radio Station
NRG
Galaxy FM
Next Radio
Capital FM
📺 Teenz Hottest TV Show
NBS Youth Voice
NBS After 5
Kampala Crème (Pearl Magic)
NTV T-Nation
Rewind (Galaxy TV)
Teens Crown (Magic 1)
Tuli Luno (Sanyuka TV)
🎙️ Teenz Hottest Radio Personality
Viana Indi
Etania
MC Benji
Gaga Grey
Mr. Henrie
Real Kennie
🎧 Teenz Hottest DJ
Etania
DJ Magic Touch
DJ Liquid
DJ Mayson
DJ Trizzy Vybz
DJ DreadLazer
🎬 Teenz Hottest Movie
Legends – Elite High School
Blackout – St Julian High School
The Last Call – Bethany High School
😂 Teenz Hottest Comedian
Anne Kansiime
Amooti
Funny Nad
MC Stubborn
Sammie & Shawa
Okello Okello
Mariachi
💃 Teenz Hottest Dancer / Group
Zayra Baby
Pravin
Ritah Dancehall
Sharon Pinks
The Culture Dancers
Tyler Keys
Urban Dance Crew
Vanessa
Wakiso Dance Kids
Way Dancers
🎤 Teenz Hottest MC / Event Host
MC Ollo
MC Benjhi
MC Pest
Bravion MC
Eveline Mic
MC Bavis
MC Real Kennie
Starborn Timcash
Viana Indi
Tojo 256
MC Clinton
MC Micky
MC Bravion
Enricho mc
🎶 Teenz Hottest Dancehall Song
Kapati – Sandra Naxx ft. Alien Skin
Ekidigida– Ecko Star
Yankozesa – Gunna
Misolo Boka – Mad King ft. Nandor Love
We Yu De – Tojo 256, CXJ Powel, Yuko
Ekisododo – Lil Pazo ft. Latinum
Chimpugugu – Dynaso Wegoso ft. Patrim Nayo
Go (Remix) – Karol Kasita ft. Elijah Kitaka
Big Spender – Tojo x Sean Offxial
🎤 Teenz Hip Hop / Rap Song
My Life – John Blaq x Mozelo Kidz
Baliwa – Da Agent
Ekibobo – Recho Ray
Kaba – Kapeke
Simayi – Kapeke
🎧 Teenz Contemporary RnB / Urban Song
Angella – John Blaq
Mpeke – Aroma x Anknown
Wrong Places – Joshua Baraka x Jae5
Ogenda Kukilaba – Tracy Melon
Yandalula – Pawaboy AB
Good Idea – Dax Vibez x Elijah Kitaka
Tanimba – Vyroota
Daily Bundle – Elijah Kitaka
Ready – Gloria Bugie x Vyroota
Stay – Gae Will
🎤 Teenz Contemporary RnB / Urban Artist
Joshua Baraka
Anknown
Tracy Melon
Pawaboy
Gae Will
Dax Vibez
Vyroota
Elijah Kitaka
📻 Teenz Hottest Radio Show
NRG Circle
NRG AM Show
Galaxy FM Evening Rush
Next Brunch (Next Radio)
📺 Teenz Hottest TV Personality
Pam Malaika
MC Ollo
Linda Dane
Douglas Lwanga
CEO Tifa
📺 Teenz TV Series
Sanyu
Prestige
Legends
Beloved
Crossroads
Loving Beyond
🎭 Teenz Hottest Actor / Actress
Craig Eminent
Housen Mushema
Praise Kyomuhendo
Anisha Mugagga
⚽ Teenz Sports Personality
Shakib
Peruth Chemutai
Allan Okello
Joshua Cheptegei
Michael Wokorach
👕 Teenz Most Fashionable Celebrity
Abryanz
Fik Fameica
Sheila Gashumba
Kapeke
✂️ Teenz Celebrity Stylist
Abryanz
Ronnie Cham
Oscar Kampala
Brian Bespoke
Mickey Designs
🛍️ Teenz Brand (Apparel / Gadgets)
Black
Abryanz
Mazima Sneakers
Woolworth
AA Apparel UG
📱 Teenz Hottest Influencer / Content Creator
Mickey Seems 2 Funny
Solomon Kimera
NASA Holix
Janice Kemigisha
Jose Chakala
🎵 Teenz Hottest TikToker
Zayra Baby
NASA Holix
Jose Chakala
Tojo 256
🌟 Teenz Rising Star
Anisha Mugagga
Passion Baby
Jeyrous Praise
Teenz Hottest School Club
Interact club of Rubaga girls
Napa Club – Namilyango ss
Interact club of Trinity college Nabingo
Interact club of St Joseph’s girls Nsambya
👑 *Miss & Mr High School Africa Takes Center Stage*
Beyond the awards, the Kiromo Teenz Choice Awards 2026 will also spotlight the next generation of beauty, confidence, and leadership through the expansion of the Miss and Mr High School 2025 initiative.
This segment will bring together school pageant winners from across Uganda, giving them a bigger platform to represent their schools and regions on a national stage.
The highlight will be the prestigious Miss High School Africa showcase, where outgoing queens from different schools in Africa will battle it out for the continental crown. More than just a competition, it celebrates intelligence, talent, confidence, and cultural pride among young people.
Final Word
With such a stacked lineup, the Kiromo Teenz Choice Awards 2026 are shaping up to be a defining moment for Uganda’s youth culture.
From school voting to online buzz, one thing is clear:
👉 The teens are in charge.
All roads lead to Lugogo on May 9th — where the next generation of stars will be crowned.