Discover the exceptional talents vying for recognition at the 2025 SONEA (Source of the Nile Entertainment Awards) organized by Nile Awards. From music maestros to cinematic virtuosos, these nominees represent the pinnacle of Uganda’s entertainment industry, promising a night of celebration and unforgettable performances.

Below is a list of available nominations for the 2025 Awards:

REGIONAL CATEGORY NOMINATIONS

1. BEST ARTISTE KALIRO DISTRICT
2. BEST ARTISTE BUGIRI DISTRICT
3. BEST ARTISTE NAMUTUMBA DISTRICT
4. BEST ARTISTE MAYUGE DISTRICT
5. BEST ARTISTE BUYENDE DISTRICT
6. BEST ARTISTE IGANGA DISTRICT
7.  BEST ARTISTE KAMULI DISTRICT
8.  BEST ARTISTE LUUKA DISTRICT
9. BEST ARTISTE NAMAYINGO DISTRICT
10. BEST ARTISTE BUGWERI DISTRICT

GENERAL CATEGORY NOMINATIONS

1. INSPIRATION SONG
2. BEST RUGBY TEAM
3. BEST ARTISTE FANS TEAM
4. R&B
5. BREAK THROUGH ARTISTE
6. BEST FOLK SONG
7. BEST ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE FANS TEAM
8. BEST GOSPEL SONG
9. BEST DANCEHALL SONG
10. BEST KADONGO KAMU SONG
11. BEST DJ
12. BEST EVENTS COMPANY
13. BEST AUDIO PRODUCER
14. BEST COLLABO
15. BEST COMEDIAN
16. BEST MUSIC PROMOTER
17. BEST HUMANITARIAN SERVICE
18. BEST TIKTOKER
19. FEMALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
20. MALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
21. VIDEO OF THE YEAR
22. SONG OF THE YEAR
23. ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
24. AFRO BEAT SONG OF THE YEAR
25. BEST SONG WRITER