After the recently concluded Resurgence event, which hosted a jam-packed performance from the headliners, Verse5ve is on a roll as it announced operations of their new venture- Verse5ve Awards – today.
Verse5ve Awards are awards presented by The Verse5ve Conservatoire to honor excellence and outstanding creative accomplishments by Songwriters and performers and in Christian urban music.
The Verse5ve Conservatoire is a collective of industry stakeholders including artists, producers, recording engineers, songwriters, radio personalities and key players in the entertainment fraternity.
The awards will feature songs and artistes who have recorded masterpieces in the Hip Hop, RnB, Afro Pop and Deejays who have been publicly vocal and committed to the growth of the Christian urban culture. Eligible songs are records released from May 1st, 2018 – 31st July 2019.
The Verse5ve Conservatoire consists of 30 members whose overall vote in the final nominees listing consists of 40% of the total votes cast against each nominee. Therefore placing them in a privileged position to impact the future of music and its role in our society.
Award Categories.
Artist of the Year.
Rap/Hip-Hop Song of The Year.
Best New Artist of The Year.
Deejay of The Year.
Afro Pop Song of The Year.
Best Collaboration of The Year.
“The awards’ desire is to maximize the advancement of Kenyan Christian urban music. “Our mission is to place the Kenyan Christian Urban music on the map as a premium regional base in the African scene.” The founder and CEO, Albert Zakayo said.
Eligible songs to enter on the inaugural Verse5ve Awards are records released from May 1st 2018 t0 31st July 2019.
The submission portal is open for the Fans and artistes to submit details of possible nominees via their web portal: Verse5ve Awards 2019.
The first Vers5ve Awards is slated to happen on a to be announced date in the month of October 2019. Eligible submissions are projects and content released between 1st May 2018 and 31st July 2019.
