The Mukuru Festival is an annual community event that celebrates the spirit of Mukuru, one of Nairobi’s largest informal settlements. Founded in 2013, it has evolved from its original name, Mukuru Awards, into an extensive and inclusive festival. The festival’s core mission is to foster positive change, community unity, and good governance for enhanced resilience.

Below are the nominees for the 2023 Mukuru Festival Awards after careful review by a team of selected committee members from over 390 submissions.

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Male Artist Of The Year

• Fralee Bolo – 8900
• Aude Toller – 8901
• J Darel – 8902
• Raggatone De – 8903
• Zagga Youngster 254  – 8904
• Mose Rap Kid  – 8905
• The Preacher – 8906
• Teaboi – 8907
• Antenna – 8908

Female Artist Of The Year

• Eleanor – 8909
• Bene 3 – 8910
• Bilher – 8911
• Linsy   – 8912

Music Group Of The Year

• The Bans – 8913
• Blessed And Earsly – 8914
• Mamorio Family – 8915
• The Squad Entertainment – 8916
• Sons Music  – 8917

Song Of The Year

• The Squad Entertainment       –  Kariform – 8918
• The Bans –  Dodge – 8919
• Blessed And Earsly –  Bingirika – 8920
• J Darel –  Tafuta – 8921
• Fralee Bolo –  Luku Diriba – 8922
• Antenna –  Baikoko – 8923
• Sons Music –  Kilegeze – 8924
• Zagga Youngster Ft Linsy –  Preasure – 8925
• Aude Toller –  Bado Tena – 8926

Music Video Of The Year

• Fralee Bolo  – Luku Diriba – 8927
• Antenna- Baikoko – 8928
• Sons Music – Kilegeze – 8929
• Blessed And Earsly – Bingirika – 8930

Dancer Of The Year

• Panther ( Juma Dickson)  –  8931
• Deno Mr Bean  – 8932
• Ochi Di Icon Ke – 8933
• Benny – 8934
• Adam Futuresistic – 8935

Dance Group Of The Year

• Muyi Dancers – 8936
• Extinguishers Dance Group – 8937
• Green Pillar Production – 8938
• Statics – 8939

• Musa Art Dancers –  8940

Football Team Of The Year

• Fc Creative Hands – 8941
• Kawasaki Fc – 8942
• Swift Fc  – 8943

Footballer Of The Year

• Barthez (Reuben United) – 8944
• Derroh Lefty (Cyprus Fc) – 8945
• Lameck (Fc Creative Hands) – 8946

Coach Of The Year

• Author  (Jasa Academy) – 8947
• Samuel Kisolo ( Fc Creative Hands)  –           8948
• David Gayo  (Swift Fc) – 8949

Organization Of The Year

• Reuben Centre –          8950
• The Hope For Change – 8951
• Vicco – 8952
• Sauti Afrika – 8953

Community Group Of The Year

• Ladies On The Move – 8954
• Green Pillar Production – 8955
• Biupe Innovators  – 8956
• Sinai Ghetto Shinners  – 8957

Radio Presenter Of The Year

• Maasai 001 –  8958
• Kaka Beru – 8959

Fine/Visual Artist Of The Year

• Mika Obanda – 8961
• Oriwo Juniour  – 8962
• Vombart  – 8963
• Krees The Artist  – 8964
• Tyson Artillery – 8965

Youth Of The Year

• Fredrick Njoroge Casanoi  – 8966
• Hadale Saru – 8967
• Bridgit Atieno (Hustlers Kitchen) – 8968
• Alan Sirima – Giant Facilitator – 8969

Film Director

• Shado – 8970
• Director Bobby – 8971

Actor Of The Year

• Shaddy Boy – 8972
• Kaycer Comedian – 8973

Photographer Of The Year

• Johnte – 8974
• Lishon Visuals – 8975

Stylist Fasion Designer Of The Year

• Raheem Benteke – 8976
• Willian Kitheku – 8977

Producer Of The Year

• Dunkey Pro  – 8978
• Bigboys Records – 8979

Deejay Of The Year

• Owitchy The Deejay – 8980
• Dj Cj 254 – 8981