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 — the one to watch in 2026.
- Ohangla Artist of the Year
- Benga Female Artist of the Year
- AUDIO Producer of the Year — the studio wizards behind the hit records.
- VIDEO Producer of the Year — celebrating Kenya's best music video directors.
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 — the high-energy hype artists who get crowds moving.
- 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 — because great bakers are artists too.
That is 21 categories, 89 nominees, and one gala night. Head to the Nominees page to see who is in the running in each category — and cast your vote before 24th May.