The glittering night of glamour and recognition took center stage as the third annual Pulse Influencer Awards 2023 unfolded, celebrating the exceptional achievements of Kenya's top influencers and entertainers across various categories. With a record-breaking 870,650 votes cast, Kenya emerged as the undisputed leader in this year's awards.
"The something I live by: You cannot live in your past glory. You are only as good as your next performance. No one cares you need to win. Shut the noise, keep being great at what you are," said Kate Actress, delivering a strong message that resonated throughout the event.
The evening was nothing short of spectacular, with Mutoriah's electrifying performance setting the stage on fire. The night was further highlighted by the announcement of the well-deserved winners:
- Arts/Photography Influencer of the Year: Wixx Mangutha
- Lifestyle Influencer of the Year: Joanna Kinuthia
- Business Influencer of the Year: Maureen Bandari
- Comedy Influencer of the Year: Crazy Kennar
- Finance Influencer of the Year: Alfa House
- Facebook Influencer of the Year: Terence Creative
- Fashion Influencer of the Year: Kate Actress
- Food Influencer of the Year: Holy Dave
- Next Generation Influencer of the Year: Kate Thuku
- Instagram Influencer of the Year: Murugi Munyi
- LinkedIn Influencer of the Year: Joan the Career Coach
- Media/Blogger Influencer of the Year: The Good Company
- Most Influential Actress Influencer of the Year: Marya Okoth
- Most Influential Actor of the Year: Real Buggi
- Music Influencer of the Year: Motif Di don
- Podcast Influencer of the Year: TMI
- Sports Influencer of the Year: Ferdinand Omanyala
- Tech Influencer of the Year: Daddie Marto
- TikTok Influencer of the Year: Tom Daktari
- Twitter Influencer of the Year: Edgar Wabwire
- YouTube Influencer of the Year: Abel Mutua
In an exciting turn of events, two Kenyan groups secured victories in the Pan African Category, triumphing over competitors from other African markets:
- Positive Impact Influencer of the Year: Food4Education Kenya
- Most Innovative Influencer of the Year: Huruma Town Kids
The Pulse Influencer Awards also paid tribute to the late Sean Cardovillis, awarding him a Lifetime Achievement Award(Sports) for his invaluable contribution to the sports industry . The late Sean Cardovillis' family was present to receive the award on his behalf, with George Cardovillis(Dad) , Naseem Cardovillis (Mum), Charles Cardovillis (cousin), and Danny Munyi (best friend and colleague at Capital FM) in attendance.
This year also saw the introduction of the Next Gen Influencer of the Year, a category that celebrates the rising stars and trendsetters who are leading the way in the digital landscape. The next-gen influencers have proven themselves as trailblazers, shaping the future of online influence. They are the driving force behind the next generation of content creation.
Adding to the night's glamour, Kate Actress was crowned the Best Dressed at the Great Gatsby-themed event, hosted at Nairobi Street Kitchen. The event drew a star-studded guest list, including Eddie Butita, Nick Mudimba, Roy Karuhize, Chantoue Kwamboka (Miss Kenya), Ajib Gathoni, Neddy Parezo, Eric Mang'era(US Embassy) , Carol Radul and other luminaries from the entertainment industry.
Main sponsors of the event were NCBA, Oktoberfest, and I&M.
