The event took
place at Kigali, Serena Hotel on Friday. Jeanne d’Arc Ingabire Butera won the
award for Best Video, whereas female rapper Aisha Uwimana aka Ciney took the
award for Best Women Song Award.
Allion Buzindu
was acknowledged as an upcoming diva and Pacifique Oda Uzamberumwana aka Paccy
received an award for Outstanding Diva Award.
Singer, Maria
Yohana was nominated for best traditional folk diva, while Gaby Irene Kamanzi
was nominated for best gospel artiste.
Just as she received
her award, Ciney said that “I am
really happy and this should not only inspire me, but also other women out
there. Just like the message I send out in my songs to encourage women to be
independent and self-reliant”.
Other women who were awarded consist of Hope Azeda for
theatre and acting, Grace Nyinawumuntu in sports category, Giramahoro Georgette
in marketing, Christine Murebwayire in business, Colombe Ndituye for fashion
and Esther Mbabazi, Rwanda’s first female pilot currently working with Rwandair.
Rwanda’s television entertainment presenter Tijara Kabendera
was acknowledged for her hard work in the media, whereas Apostle Alice Mignonne
Kabera was voted as society role model.
The event was held up with performances from local artistes
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