2010 Tanzania music awards

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The 11th edition of the Tanzania Music Awards took place at the Diamond Jubilee Hall in Dar es Salaam, on Friday 14 May 2010. [1] The event was anchored by Jokate Mwegelo. [2] Bongo Flava singer Diamond Platnumz was the big winner of the night with three awards out of four nominations, which is a remarkable result for a newcomer.

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Nominees and Winners

Winners are in bold text.

Best Male Singer

Best Female Singer

Best Song Writer

Best Upcoming Artist

Best Hip Hop Artist

Best Rapper (from a Band)

Best Song

Best Music Video

Best Afro Pop Song

Best R&B Song

Best Hip Hop Song

Best Collaboration Song

Best Swahili Song (from a Band)

Best Album (from a Band)

Best Ragga/Dancehall Song

Best Reggae Song

Best Taarab Song

Best Taarab Album

Best East African Song

Best Traditional Song

Best Producer

Hall of Fame trophy

See also

Tanzania Music Awards

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References

  1. ↑ The Citizen: Diamond becomes toast of Kili Awards night Archived May 18, 2010, at the Wayback Machine 15 May 2010
  2. ↑ The Citizen: Newcomers ruling the roost Archived 2013-01-13 at archive.today 21 May 2010
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