A FAST-RISING 'Bongo flava' star, Abbas Hamis best known as '20 Percent' will lead the pack at the upcoming Kilimanjaro Music Awards after landing seven nominations for the 2010 awards.
'20 Percent' will compete for Best Male Artist, Best Male Singer, Best Song Writer of the Year, while his two hit tracks 'Ya Nini Malumbano' and 'Tamaa Mbaya' are up for Best Song of the Year and Best Afro Pop Song. Upcoming singer Linah also dominates the nominations with five nods, including Best Female Artist of the Year, Best Female Singer and Best Upcoming Artist, whilst her 'Atatamani' track is up for Best R&B song, and her 'Bora Nikimbie' competing for Best Zouk/Rhumba Single of the year.
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