One of the most exciting things about the Baraka Awards Kenya is the sheer variety of talent it celebrates. Forget the usual music-only or film-only awards — the Baraka Awards goes much wider. Here is a full breakdown of all 21 categories across the four clusters.
Cluster 1 — Humanitarian
This cluster honours those who give back to their communities with no expectation of reward. Kenya is full of unsung heroes doing extraordinary work in difficult circumstances.
- Humanitarian Champion of the Year — recognising an individual making a measurable difference in their community.
- Charity Group / Foundation of the Year — celebrating organised groups running consistent charitable programmes.
Cluster 2 — Entertainment
Kenya's entertainment scene is one of Africa's most vibrant. This cluster has 8 categories covering gospel, urban, ohangla, benga, and production talent.
- Female Gospel Artist of the Year
- Male Gospel Artist of the Year
- Urban Artist of the Year
- Upcoming Urban Artist of the Year
- Ohangla Artist of the Year
- Benga Female Artist of the Year
- AUDIO Producer of the Year
- VIDEO Producer of the Year
Cluster 3 — Events
Behind every great event is a team of professionals working tirelessly. This cluster puts the spotlight on the people who make the magic happen on the ground.
- DJ of the Year
- MC of the Year
- Hyperman MC of the Year
- Events Manager / Planner of the Year
Cluster 4 — Media
Digital creators, photographers, videographers, and media personalities are the storytellers of our generation. This cluster has 7 categories honouring their craft.
- Digital Director of the Year
- Photographer of the Year
- Videographer of the Year
- Media Personality of the Year
- TikToker of the Year
- Models of the Year
- Best Cake Baker of the Year
That is 21 categories, 89 nominees, and one gala night. Head to the Nominees page to see who is in the running — and cast your vote before 24th May.