The 2016 Groove Awards gala went down on Wednesday evening at the Safaricom Stadium Indoor Arena, Kasarani.
The ceremony saw the year's best gospel musicians, producers, DJs and other stakeholders honoured for their contribution to the gospel music industry.
The hotly contested Male Artist Of The Year accolade went to L-Jay Maasai with sensational singer Mercy Masika winning the Female Artist Of The Year award.
Masika was among the biggest winners of the night bagging Song Of The Year with Nikupendeze and the Best Skiza Ring Back Tone for her song Mwema.
K24's The Switch scooped the TV Show Of The Year award.
For the sixth time, Radio Show of the Year went to Milele FM's Gospel Sunday hosted by Eva Mwalili, who also bagged the Best Radio Presenter award.
During the event, the Kenya Sevens rugby team was honoured for their success at the concluded HSBC circuit, receiving three sheep from the Groove Awards organisers. Captain Andrew Amonde and Humphrey Kayange received the gift on behalf of their colleagues.
The event was capped by electric performances from Mercy Masika, Guardian Angel, Piston, Eko Dydda among others.
Here is The Full List of Groove Awards 2016 Winners:
1. Female Artist Of The Year - Mercy Masika.
2. Male Artist Of The Year - L-Jay Maasai.
3. Collabo Of The Year - Everlyne Wanjiru Feat Vicky Kitonga with Tulia.
4. DJ Of The Year - DJ Ruff.
5. TV Show Of The Year - The Switch, K24.
6. New Artist Of The Year - Mash Mwana.
7. Group Of The Year - Kelele Takatifu.
8. Song Of The Year - Nikupendeze by Mercy Masika.
9. Audio Producer Of The Year - Saint P.
10. Radio Presenter Of The Year - Eva Mwalili, Milele FM.
11. Songwriter Of the Year - Pitson
12. Video Of The Year - Afadhali Yesu by Size 8.
13. HipHop Song Of The Year - Easy by Maluda Feat. Juliani.
14. Gospel Radio Show Of The Year - Gospel Sunday, Milele FM.
15. Worship Song Of The Year - Nikufahamu by Evelyn Wanjiru.
16. Video Producer Of The Year - Sammy Dee, True-D Pictures.
17. South Africa Artist Of The Year - Joyous Celebration.
18. Talent To Watch - DJ Covenant of Inooro TV.
19. Skiza Ring Back Tone Of The Year - Mwema by Mercy Masika.
20. Afro-Pop Song Of The Year - Ayaya by Majic Mike feat. Kris Eeh Baba.
21. Nyanza Counties Song Of The Year - Abasani B’ Omusunte by Fenny Kerubo.
22. Ragga/Reggae Song Of The Year - Wave by J-fam Feat Omari.
23. Central Counties Song Of The Year - Githe Tiwe by Phyllis Mbuthia.
24. Western Africa Artist Of The Year - Sinach, Nigeria.
25. Eastern & Central Africa Artist Of the Year - Christina Shusho.
26. Western Counties Song Of The Year - Njingula by Timothy Kituyi.
27. Coastal Counties Song Of The Year - Ushindi by Faith Mwikali.
28. Dance Group Of The Year - Jims & Dims.
29. Rift Valley Song Of The Year - Ashe Mpapa by Pst. Samuel Somorei.
30. Album Of The Year - Emmanuel by Mercy D Lai.
31. Eastern Counties Song Of The Year - Ni Ngai Niwukilasya by Stephen Kasolo.
