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MEMA 2026 — Myogenic Excellence Music Awards Gala
Nominations Open
16 Sep 2026 04:30 PM – 11:59 PM KICC Nairobi, Nairobi
The inaugural Myogenic Excellence Music Awards — celebrating outstanding talent across gospel music, production, videography, and photography in Africa.
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
4:30 PM
5:30 PM
Ceremony
Main Gala Hall — Kisumu

Red Carpet & Guest Arrivals

Guests arrive and register. Red carpet photography and pre-show networking.

5:30 PM
6:30 PM
Networking
Main Gala Hall — Kisumu

Networking Cocktails

Pre-show cocktail reception with light refreshments and entertainment.

6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Session
Main Gala Hall — Kisumu

Doors Open — Main Gala Hall

Guests are ushered into the main hall. Seats assigned.

7:00 PM
7:20 PM
Ceremony
Main Gala Hall — Kisumu

Opening Prayer & Welcome Address

Official opening prayer followed by welcome address from the MEMA Chairperson.

7:20 PM
7:50 PM
Dr. Ezekiel Mutua
CEO, Kenya Film Classification Board

Keynote Address

An inspiring address on the power of gospel music and African creative excellence.

7:50 PM
8:40 PM
Ceremony
Main Gala Hall — Kisumu

Awards Block 1 — Categories 1–3

Presentation of awards: Female Artist, Male Artist, Emerging Gospel Artist of the Year.

8:40 PM
9:10 PM
Performance
Main Gala Hall — Kisumu

Musical Performance

Live gospel performance by award-nominated artists.

9:10 PM
10:00 PM
Ceremony
Main Gala Hall — Kisumu

Awards Block 2 — Categories 4–6

Presentation of awards: Gospel Song, Gospel Video, Gospel Collaboration of the Year.

10:00 PM
10:30 PM
Break
Main Gala Hall — Kisumu

Gala Dinner & Entertainment

Sit-down gala dinner accompanied by live music and cultural performances.

10:30 PM
11:10 PM
Ceremony
Main Gala Hall — Kisumu

Awards Block 3 — Categories 7–9

Presentation of awards: Audio Producer, Video Director, Photography of the Year.

11:10 PM
11:25 PM
Ceremony
Main Gala Hall — Kisumu

Special Recognition Award

Lifetime achievement and special recognition award presentations.

11:25 PM
11:45 PM
Ceremony
Main Gala Hall — Kisumu

Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks

Official closing of MEMA 2026 and vote of thanks to sponsors and guests.

11:45 PM
12:00 AM
Networking
Main Gala Hall — Kisumu

After-Gala Networking & Photos

Informal networking, group photography, and celebrations with award winners.

DE
Dr. Ezekiel Mutua
CEO, Kenya Film Classification Board
Kenya Film Classification Board
Featured
EN
Eunice Njeri
Award-Winning Gospel Artist & Worship Leader
Independent
Featured
AR
Aaron Rimbui
Music Producer & Composer
Rimbui Studios
RD
Rev. Dr. Josephine Naphtali
Minister of Music & Founder, Music Ministry Africa
Music Ministry Africa
JG
Jimmy Gait
Gospel Artist & MC
Independent
Nominations are open! Know someone who deserves recognition? Nominate them for this event.
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Female Artist of the Year
10 nominees

Recognising the best in Female Artist of the Year.

GL
Grace Lokwa
Gospel Artist
170 votes
KM
Kambua Mathu
Worship Leader
120 votes
EW
Evelyn Wanjiru
Gospel Artist
70 votes
LB
Lady Bee
Gospel Artist
20 votes
MK
Mama Kwanza
Gospel Singer
20 votes
WW
Wanjiru Wa Yesu
Gospel Vocalist
10 votes
JO
Janet Otieno
Gospel Artist
10 votes
FN
Frida Nabulende
Gospel Artist
10 votes
Teresiah Waithiegeni
Teresiah Waithiegeni
Gospel Singer
10 votes
Esther Wahome
Esther Wahome
Gospel Artist
10 votes
Male Artist of the Year
10 nominees

Recognising the best in Male Artist of the Year.

GA
Guardian Angel
Gospel Artist
170 votes
DK
DK Kwenye Beat
Gospel Artist
120 votes
P
Pitson
Gospel Artist
70 votes
DO
Daddy Owen
Gospel Artist
20 votes
RK
Reuben Kigame
Gospel Artist
20 votes
BM
Baraka Mwangi
Gospel Singer
10 votes
AD
Alan Daniel
Gospel Artist
10 votes
RS
Roy Smith
Gospel Vocalist
10 votes
BG
Ben Githae
Gospel Artist
10 votes
VA
Victor Achieng
Gospel Artist
10 votes
Emerging Gospel Artist of the Year
10 nominees

Recognising the best in Emerging Gospel Artist of the Year.

FA
Faith Akinyi
Gospel Artist
170 votes
SK
Samuel Kiptoo
Gospel Artist
120 votes
GK
Grace Kemunto
Gospel Singer
70 votes
DM
Daniel Musumba
Gospel Artist
20 votes
SN
Sarah Njoki
Gospel Vocalist
20 votes
MK
Michael Kiprop
Gospel Artist
10 votes
NW
Naomi Wanjiku
Gospel Singer
10 votes
PO
Peter Odhiambo
Gospel Artist
10 votes
LC
Lydia Chebet
Gospel Artist
10 votes
EM
Emmanuel Mumo
Gospel Singer
10 votes
Gospel Song of the Year
10 nominees

Recognising the best in Gospel Song of the Year.

SS
Sawa Sawa
Daddy Owen
170 votes
J
Jehova
Guardian Angel
120 votes
S
Sitasimama
Kambua
70 votes
UM
Umenishika Mkono
Grace Lokwa
20 votes
U
Umbali
DK Kwenye Beat
20 votes
TN
Tembea Nami
Jimmy Gait
10 votes
M
Mtetezi
Evelyn Wanjiru
10 votes
MW
Moyo Wangu
Baraka Mwangi
10 votes
YN
Yeye Ndiye
Pitson
10 votes
K
Kesho
Reuben Kigame
10 votes
Gospel Video of the Year
10 nominees

Recognising the best in Gospel Video of the Year.

SS
Sawa Sawa (Official Video)
Daddy Owen
170 votes
J(
Jehova (Official Video)
Guardian Angel
120 votes
S(
Sitasimama (Official Video)
Kambua
70 votes
UM
Umenishika Mkono (Official Video)
Grace Lokwa
20 votes
U(
Umbali (Official Video)
DK Kwenye Beat
20 votes
TN
Tembea Nami (Official Video)
Jimmy Gait
10 votes
M(
Mtetezi (Official Video)
Evelyn Wanjiru
10 votes
MW
Moyo Wangu (Official Video)
Baraka Mwangi
10 votes
YN
Yeye Ndiye (Official Video)
Pitson
10 votes
K(
Kesho (Official Video)
Reuben Kigame
10 votes
Gospel Collaboration of the Year
2 nominees

Recognising the best in Gospel Collaboration of the Year.

T
Tele
Guardian Angel ft. Kambua
170 votes
BN
Bado Nasimama
DK Kwenye Beat ft. Daddy Owen
120 votes
Audio Producer of the Year
10 nominees

Recognising the best in Audio Producer of the Year.

TJ
Tedd Josiah
Music Producer
170 votes
JM
Jay Melody
Music Producer
120 votes
BS
Brian Siambi
Audio Engineer
70 votes
F
Flexx
Music Producer
20 votes
GB
Gospel Bells
Music Producer
20 votes
EM
Emmanuel Muiruri
Audio Producer
10 votes
VA
Victor Alusa
Music Producer
10 votes
SK
Sammy Kioko
Audio Engineer
10 votes
SN
Steve Ndung'u
Music Producer
10 votes
AM
Alex Murage
Audio Producer
10 votes
Video Director of the Year
10 nominees

Recognising the best in Video Director of the Year.

RM
Reuben Munge
Video Director
170 votes
EM
Eric Musyoka
Video Director
120 votes
SM
Samuel Muriithi
Videographer
70 votes
KV
KP Video
Video Director
20 votes
JP
JB Productions
Video Director
20 votes
SS
Silkscreen Studios
Production House
10 votes
MF
Mzigo Films
Video Director
10 votes
DK
David Karanja
Videographer
10 votes
NP
Nairobi Productions
Video Director
10 votes
VM
Victor Mutua
Video Director
10 votes
Photography of the Year
10 nominees

Recognising the best in Photography of the Year.

JM
Janet Maina
Photographer
170 votes
SO
Solomon Ochieng
Photographer
120 votes
FK
Faith Kamau
Photographer
70 votes
SO
Steve Otieno
Photographer
20 votes
MW
Mary Wanjiku
Photographer
20 votes
GK
Grace Kiptoo
Photographer
10 votes
AW
Alex Wairimu
Photographer
10 votes
MN
Mary Nganga
Photographer
10 votes
DN
David Njuguna
Photographer
10 votes
RA
Ruth Achieng
Photographer
10 votes

Choose your ticket type for MEMA 2026 — Myogenic Excellence Music Awards Gala.

Early Bird Regular Seat
KES 1,000 1,500 Save 33%
Limited early bird offer — regular seat with gala dinner. Grab it before June 30!
  • Gala Dinner
  • Event Programme
  • Early Bird Discount
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Regular Single Seat
From Jun 30
KES 1,500
Single regular seat with gala dinner included.
  • Gala Dinner
  • Event Programme
Early Bird VIP Seat
KES 2,500 3,500 Save 29%
Limited early bird VIP seat with gala dinner and priority seating.
  • Gala Dinner
  • Priority Seating
  • Event Programme
  • Early Bird Discount
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VIP Single Seat
From Jun 30
KES 3,500
Single VIP seat with gala dinner and priority seating.
  • Gala Dinner
  • Priority Seating
  • Event Programme
VVIP Single Seat
KES 6,000
Single VVIP seat with premium dinner, front-row seating, and VIP lounge access.
  • Premium Dinner
  • Front-Row Seating
  • VIP Lounge Access
  • Event Programme
  • Meet & Greet
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VIP Table (10 Seats)
KES 30,000
Private VIP table for 10 guests with gala dinner and priority seating.
  • Gala Dinner for 10
  • Priority Seating
  • Table Name Card
  • Event Programmes x10
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VVIP Table (10 Seats)
Only 10 left
KES 50,000
Exclusive VVIP table for 10 with premium dinner, front-row placement, and VIP lounge access.
  • Premium Dinner for 10
  • Front-Row Table
  • VIP Lounge Access x10
  • Table Name Card
  • Meet & Greet x2
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Visit the MEMA Gala 2026 event page on tuqiohub.africa, choose your nominee, select a vote bundle, and complete payment via M-Pesa or card. Your votes are credited instantly.
One vote costs KES 100. You can buy vote bundles for discounts — e.g. 50 votes for KES 4,000 (save 20%) or 100 votes for KES 7,000 (save 30%).
Yes! You can purchase vote bundles and distribute them across different nominees and categories as you wish.
Public voting opens on August 1, 2026 and closes on September 14, 2026 at 11:59 PM (EAT). No votes are accepted after the deadline.
Visit tuqiohub.africa/nominate, select the MEMA Gala 2026 event, choose a category, and fill in the nomination form. Nominations are open from April 16 to July 15, 2026.
Yes, self-nominations are accepted! Fill out the nomination form with your own details and explain why you deserve the award.
Public nominations open on April 16, 2026 and close on July 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM. After this, the MEMA team reviews all nominations and promotes shortlisted nominees to the voting phase.
Eight out of nine categories are open for public nomination: Female Artist, Male Artist, Emerging Gospel Artist, Gospel Song, Gospel Video, Audio Producer, Video Director, and Photography of the Year. Gospel Collaboration of the Year is nominated directly by the MEMA team.
Visit the MEMA Gala 2026 event page, click "Get Tickets", choose your ticket type (Early Bird, Regular, VIP, or VVIP), and complete payment. You will receive your e-ticket via email and SMS.
Yes! Early Bird Regular Seats (KES 1,000) and Early Bird VIP Seats (KES 2,500) are available from April 16 to June 30, 2026 at a significant discount. Limited quantities — book early!
MEMA Gala 2026 will be held in Kisumu, Kenya on September 16, 2026. The exact venue will be announced soon. Stay tuned on our social media channels.
Tickets are non-refundable once purchased. However, ticket transfers are allowed — contact us at info@tuqiohub.africa with your booking reference to arrange a transfer.