Zedmonk bags Entertainer of the Year award
Ugandan rapper and cultural advocate Zedmonk Ssabatontomi has been named Entertainer of the Year at the 2026 StarQT Awards in South Africa. The award recognizes his contributions to music, cultural advocacy, and digital entrepreneurship.
Why it matters
It highlights the growing influence of African artists and the importance of cultural preservation initiatives in the global entertainment landscape.
Ugandan rapper and cultural advocate Zedmonk Ssabatontomi has added another international accolade to his growing list of achievements after being named Entertainer of the Year at the 2026 StarQT Awards in South Africa.
Zedmonk, whose real name is Akram Kabuubi, e merged as the winner in the entertainment category at the awards held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in Bedfordview, South Africa.
The 13th edition of the StarQT Awards was held under the theme "Excelling Against Odds", bringing together entertainers, entrepreneurs, community leaders and other achievers to celebrate excellence and creativity.
Zedmonk's victory followed his nomination in the entertainment category, with fans rallying behind him through voting and engagement on the awards' digital platforms, including liking, commenting and sharing his nomination.
The StarQT Awards are a South Africa-based recognition platform with roots in the Ugandan community.
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