The 2024 ETA Awards last weekend lit up the Samara Hotels in Machakos, in an event that celebrated a vibrant mix of artistic talent, media personalities, and rising stars.
The prestigious ceremony honored individuals across various categories, showcasing the best in Kenya’s entertainment industry in a dazzling celebration of Kenya’s talent.
The event was patroned by Reverend Lucy Natasha alongside Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi serving both as the chief guest and the host leading the proceedings while celebrating the exceptional talents making it a charged and inspiring evening.
Here’s the full list of the winners;
Most Outstanding Artist: Stephen Kasolo
Male Artist of the Year: Timothy Opoti
Female Artist of the Year: Lydia Nashami
Most Promising Male Artist: Dan Mogore
Most Promising Female Artist: Josephine DNA
New Male Artist of the Year: Emmanuel Gesure
New Female Artist (Rift Valley): Everline Moipaai
New Female Artist of the Year: TerryAnne Boniface
Gospel Artist of the Year: Jackson Mutinda alias Masekete.
Poet of the Year: Abwaan Dhicisow
Actor of the Year: Venant Vee (Vee The One)
Actress of the Year: Naava The Queen
Regional and Special Talent Recognition:-
Best Artist (Nairobi): Dan Mogore
Best Rift Valley Artist: Sammy G-
Best Central Artist: Sarafina Salim
Best Nyanza Artist: Bro Wycliff Oruko
Best Coastal Artist: Akila
Best Eastern Artist: Kayeye Comedian
Outstanding Diaspora Artist: Barakito Rodrigue
Personality and Media Awards
Female Personality Award: Rehema Kiteto
Male Personality Award: Isaac Barasa Wanyama (Roy Mevel)
TikTok Personality of the Year: Faith Mumbua John (Kastar)
YouTuber of the Year: Katumbi 254
Radio Presenter of the Year: Nkirote WA Nyeusi
Television Host of the Year: Adrian Kavita from Ngumbau TV
Television Show of the Year:
Bounce Nation on Y254 TV-
Radio Show of the Year: Baraka Kazini on Radio Light and Life-
Best New Radio (Eastern Kenya): Akamba FM
Creativity and Talent Behind the Scenes:
Fashion Designer of the Year: Somarg Clothing
Photographer of the Year: Captain Mamba Studios
Video Director of the Year: Jamal Malique-
Outstanding Audio Producer of All Time: Producer Basil, Jawabu Studios-
Audio Producer of the Year: Jacob Juma of JJ Records
Group of the Year: Maa Twins
Song of the Year: Simba Nyaka Mii Duong’ by Hanington Omondi
Video of the Year’Mazoea by Rupees Music
Special Awards and Recognition
Female Humanitarian Award: Ruth Mueni-
Male Humanitarian Award: Joshua Ole Kaputah-
ETA Award for Awakening Humanity: Grace Graced
Most Influential Personality (Eastern Kenya): Meshack Mwengei
Best Online Media: Kop Kop TV-
The Most Outstanding Artist (Eastern Kenya): Rose Mutiso.
The Most Hardworking Artist (Lower Eastern): Gladys Kanyaa.
The Most Hardworking Hypeman: Mc Ndamah Empire
Honorable Mentions
Rev. Dr. Lucy Natasha: Patron of the EAT Awards 2024
Phoina Beauty Training: Best Beauty Training College
Joshua Mutunga: Most Committed ETA Staff-
Arizona International College: Best College
The event was also graced by several renowned Media personalities, Fans, and politicians including Machakos CECMs Mutanu and Consolata who showed their support for the arts further underscoring the ETA Awards’ status and reputation as one of the premier platforms for recognizing talent and promoting excellence in art and media across Kenya.
