Top Kenyan influencers were feted at the 2nd annual Pulse Influencer Awards which went down during the weekend at Movenpick Hotel.
During the star studded event filled with pomp and African glamour, 26 winners were announced after public nominations which shortlisted 10 nominees in each category and a public voting phase which drew up the awardees in September.
The TMI Podcast and Murugi Munyi were the biggest winners of the night, claiming
three titles – YouTube Influencer of the Year, Podcast Influencers of the Year and
Instagram Influencer of the Year.
Just Ivy claimed the Most Innovative Influencer title as well as Kenya’s 2022 Business Influencer of the Year.
In her speech moments after receiving the award, she stated: “Just Ivy Africa was born two months ago when I decided I’d like to give a voice to the voiceless in Africa,
especially when it comes to women and money. I feel like this is validating in my journey and I just want to tell content creators out there that this business can pay and you can change lives and impact the world. The eye is on Africa right now especially if you are creating content. From Africa to the world, thank you Pulse.”
Other winners of the night included blogger Edgar Obare, YouTuber Joy Kendi, fitness guru Shiv Simani, 100m champion Ferdinard Omanyala, singer Nikita Kering, actress Jackie Matubia among other.
The Pulse Influencer Awards is a celebration of local creativity within each of the 6
Pulse Africa operating markets. The Awards are also a platform that enables Pulse to bring together highest-flying creators and sponsors.
See the full list of winners below.
Health & Fitness Influencer of the Year – Shiv Simani
Media Influencer of the Year – Natalie Githinji
Sports Influencer of the Year – Ferdinand Omanyala
Blogger Influencer of the Year – Edgar Obare
Food Influencer of the Year – Dennis Ombachi
Music Influencer of the Year – Nikita Kering
Travel & Leisure Influencer of the Year – Natalie Tewa
Business Influencer of the Year – Just Ivy
Fashion Influencer of the Year (Female) – Mercy Sande
Fashion Influencer of the Year (Male) – Lenana Kariba
Arts Influencer of the Year – Mini Cheps
Photography Influencer of the Year – Muma Pix
Comedy Influencer of the Year – Crazy Kennar
Acting Influencer of the Year (Female) – Jackie Matubia
Acting Influencer of the Year (Male) – Blessing Lung’aho
Beauty & Lifestyle Influencer of the Year – Joy Kendi
Dance Influencer of the Year – Ajib Gathoni
Tech Influencer of the Year – Daddie Marto
TikTok Influencer of the Year – Benawamalines
LinkedIn Influencer of the Year – Joan the Career Coach
YouTube Influencer of the Year – TMI Podcast
Facebook Influencer of the Year – Beryl Itindi
Instagram Influencer of the Year – Murugi Munyi
Twitter Influencer of the Year – Edgar Wabwire
Podcast Influencer of the Year – TMI Podcast
Pan-Africa’s Most Innovative Influencer of the Year- Just Ivy
