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May 26, 2012
ONLINE Event held at Spectrum, Theater La Bonita, Kampala, and Global
One
Bobi Wine Secures Super Artist Medal at Inaugural HiPipo Online Charts Festival
In a remarkable achievement, Ghetto Gladiator Bobi Wine has made history as the first Ugandan musician to win the prestigious Super Artist Medal at the HiPipo.com Charts Festival. Garnering a significant 21.02% of the total 10,204 votes in this category, Bobi Wine emerged as the top artist at the festival’s conclusion yesterday.
Runner-Ups and Competitive Edges
The competition was exceptionally close, with Juliana Kanyomozi claiming the second spot with 20.32% of the votes. She was closely followed by Bebe Cool with 19.26%, Jose Chameleone at 16.78%, Navio with 11.84%, Iryn Namubiru at 5.65%, and the Goodlyfe duo, Radio and Weasel, rounding up with 5.13%.
Event Highlights: A First-of-its-Kind Online Music Festival
Marking its debut, the HiPipo.com Online Charts Festival was a groundbreaking event, hosted and streamed live over the internet. The festival garnered massive global fan reception, setting a high standard for future events in Uganda’s music industry, especially as technological advancements continue.
Overall Success and Voting Engagement
The first HiPipo Charts Festival was a monumental success, witnessing over 80,000 votes across 20 categories during a three-month voting period.
The Grand Finale: A Global Event
The festival’s climax was held at Spectrum Restaurant in Theater Labonita, where the event hosts announced the results. Fans worldwide were engaged through live online streaming, making the event a truly global affair.
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone who participated in the online voting process and to those who tuned in for the live stream of the event on 26th May 2012. Your engagement and support were invaluable in making this event a success.