The Pulse Music Video Awards (PMVAs) have once again set the stage to honor and recognize outstanding achievements in Kenya’s music industry through the visual medium of music videos. In its ninth edition, the PMVAs, presented by Pulse, a prominent showbiz magazine, have revealed the list of nominees for 2023.

Aiming to acknowledge artists who have significantly contributed to the growth of Kenya’s music scene and cultural diversity, the PMVAs invite fans to participate actively in determining the winners. Fans can cast their votes by sending an SMS to 22845, followed by the nominee code (e.g., PMVA 1A), or by voting online through the provided link. While online voting is limited to once per person, fans can vote via SMS as many times as they wish, amplifying the chances of their favorite nominee securing victory.

Here’s a glimpse of some of the highly anticipated categories and nominees:

Video Vixen of the Year:

– Kate Thuku (‘Nyako’) – Flava

– Aggie The Dance Queen (‘Umeme’) – Willy Paul

– Georgina Njenga (‘Sweet Melody’) – Mr Seed

– Winnii (‘Winnii’) – Alex Kasau Katombi

Male Video of the Year:

– ‘Herawa Ni’ – Prince Indah

– ‘Angela’ – Boutross

– ‘Full Armour’ – Hanta The Samurai

– ‘Weh Decide’ – Mejja

– ‘Ndovu Ni Kuu’ – Khadija

– ‘Big Fat Chegue’ – Breeder Law

Female Video of the Year:

– ‘Ding Dong’ – Ssaru

– ‘Bubbly Bubbly’ – Maandy

– ‘Under the Influence’ – Femi One

– ‘Kesho’ – Bridget Blue

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New Artist of the Year:

– Princess Recho – ‘Baba Ni Wewe Tu’

– Kinoti – ‘Nitangoja’

– Sofiya Nzau – ‘Mwaki’

– Sean Mmg – ‘Nakudai’

– Young Pesa – ‘Ivo Ivo’

– Viny Flava – ‘Nyako’

Best Collaboration of the Year:

– ‘Khadija (Sakata Rhumba)’ – Ndovu Kuu ft. Vijana Barubaru

– ‘Too Easy’ – Bien ft. DJ Edu

– ‘Mashallah’ – Nasha Travis ft. Trio Mio

– ‘Tiktoker’ – Soundkraft ft. Gody Tenner, Gee, and Kappy

– ‘Kaskie Vibaya’ – Fathermore ft. Ssaru

– ‘Nimependa Remix’ – Guardian Angel ft. Deus Derrick and Sammy G

Best Group of the Year:

– Vijana Barubaru – ‘Romantic Call’

– Mbogi Genje – ‘Zamali’

– Spider Clan – ‘Rieng Genje (Kaveve Kazoze)’

– Wakadinali – ‘Sikutambui’

– H_art the Band – ‘Buss Down’

These nominees showcase the diverse talent and creativity within Kenya’s music industry. As the anticipation builds, music enthusiasts are encouraged to participate in the voting process and make their voices heard.