By Brian Okoth (@BrianOkoth2)
Kilimanjaro Tanzania Music Awards (KTMA) 2015 went down last evening, June 13, at Milimani City Hall in Dar es Salaam where singer Ali Kiba won big to become the most decorated artiste of the ceremony.
Ali Kiba won accolades in five categories, outshining his main competition, Diamond Platnumz.
The categories which the Mwana singer triumphed in include: Best Entertainer of the Year, Best Song of the Year (Mwana), Best Bongo Fleva Song Composer (Mwana), Artiste of the Year and Male artiste of the Year, 2015.
Kiba took to his official Instagram to thank fans who have showed him undying support at a time when the ‘Diamond wave’ is sweeping Tanzania.
“Nawashukuru media zote na wote, kwa kweli pongezi nyingi zinaenda kwa my strongest #Teamkiba you are the best #Kingkiba_for_life.”
Diamond Platnumz walked home with one award, in Best Collaboration of the Year category for the song Kipi Sijaskia, featuring Professor Jay.
The Nitampata Wapi singer led the nominations list with ten categories to his name, while his key opponent, Ali Kiba was nominated in seven categories.
The unfolding at KTMA 2015 could be painting a picture that Diamond is more of a darling abroad than home.
Other artistes who walked home happy by winning doubles include: Vanessa Mdee, Mzee Yusufu, Isha Mashauzi, and Joh Makini.
Kenya’s top boy band, Sauti Sol, added yet another trophy to its name after Sura Yako hit won them Best East African Song of the Year.
