Eddy Kenzo speaks after losing out on first Grammy win

The Ugandan singer lost the Grammy to South Africa's Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode for their song ‘Bayethe.

Ugandan singer Eddy Kenzo was nominated for 2023 Grammy awards under the Best global music performance category for his song with American singer Matt B 'Gimme Love.'

The singer lost the Grammy to South Africa's Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode for their song ‘Bayethe.’

In his message, Kenzo thanked his fans for the support.

"And the baby went to South African, thank you for the support my people, I'm forever grateful. Viica Uganda. This is just the beginning. Mbagala nyo (I love you all)."

Here's a full list of the Grammy winners;

Album of the year

ABBA - VoyageAdele - 30Bad Bunny - Un Verano Sin TiBeyoncé - RenaissanceBrandi Carlile - In These Silent DaysColdplay - Music of the SpheresHarry Styles - Harry’s House – WINNERKendrick Lamar - Mr. Morale & the Big SteppersLizzo - SpecialMary J Blige - Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe)

Best new artist

AnittaDomi & JD BeckLattoMåneskinMolly TuttleMuni LongOmar ApolloSamara Joy – WINNERTobe NwigweWet Leg

Record of the year

ABBA - Don’t Shut Me DownAdele - Easy on MeBeyoncé - Break My SoulBrandi Carlile Featuring Lucius - You and Me on the RockDoja Cat - WomanHarry Styles - As It WasKendrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5Lizzo - About Damn Time – WINNERMary J Blige - Good Morning GorgeousSteve Lacy - Bad Habit

Song of the year

Adele - Easy on MeBeyoncé - Break My SoulBonnie Raitt - Just Like That – WINNERDJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy - God DidGayle - ABCDEFUHarry Styles - As It WasKendrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5Lizzo - About Damn TimeSteve Lacy - Bad HabitTaylor Swift - All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (The Short Film)

Best pop solo performance

Adele - Easy on Me – WINNERBad Bunny - Moscow MuleDoja Cat - WomanHarry Styles - As It WasLizzo - About Damn TimeSteve Lacy - Bad Habit

Best dance/electronic album

Beyoncé – Renaissance – WINNERBonobo – FragmentsDiplo – DiploOdesza – The Last GoodbyeRufus Du Sol – Surrender

Best rap album

DJ Khaled – God DidFuture – I Never Liked YouJack Harlow – Come Home the Kids Miss YouKendrick Lamar – Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers – WINNERPusha T – It’s Almost Dry

 

Best pop duo/group performance

Abba – Don’t Shut Me DownCamilla Cabello and Ed Sheeran – Bam BamColdplay and BTS – My UniversePost Malone and Doja Cat – I Like You (A Happier Song)Sam Smith and Kim Petras – Unholy – WINNER

Best country album

Luke Combs – Growin’ UpMiranda Lambert – PalominoAshley McBryde – Ashley McBryde Presents: LindevilleMaren Morris – Humble QuestWillie Nelson – A Beautiful Time – WINNER

Best R&B song

Beyoncé – Cuff It – WINNERMary J Blige – Good Morning GorgeousMuni Long – Hrs & HrsJazmine Sullivan – Hurt Me So GoodPJ Morton – Please Don’t Walk Away

Best pop vocal album

Abba – VoyageAdele – 30Coldplay – Music of the SpheresLizzo – SpecialHarry Styles – Harry’s House – WINNER

Best dance/electronic recording

Beyoncé - Break My Soul – WINNERBonobo - RosewoodDavid Guetta & Bebe Rexha - I’m Good (Blue)Diplo & Miguel - Don’t Forget My LoveKaytranada Featuring Her - IntimidatedRüfüs Du Sol - On My Knees

Best global music performance

Arooj Aftab & Anoushka Shankar - Udhero NaBurna Boy - Last LastMatt B & Eddy Kenzo - Gimme LoveRocky Dawuni Featuring Blvk H3ro - Neva Bow DownWouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini & Nomcebo Zikode - Bayethe – WINNER

Best R&B performance

Beyoncé - Virgo’s GrooveJazmine Sullivan - Hurt Me So GoodLucky Daye - OverMary J. Blige Featuring Anderson Paak - Here With MeMuni Long - Hrs & Hrs – WINNER

Best rap performance

DJ Khaled Featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy - God DidDoja Cat - VegasGunna & Future Featuring Young Thug - Pushin PHitkidd & Glorilla - FNF (Let’s Go)Kendrick Lamar - The Heart Part 5 – WINNER

Best metal performance

Ghost - Call Me Little SunshineMegadeth - We’ll Be BackMuse - Kill or Be KilledOzzy Osbourne Featuring Tony Iommi - Degradation Rules – WINNERTurnstile - Blackout

Best rock performance

Beck - Old ManThe Black Keys - Wild ChildBrandi Carlile - Broken Horses – WINNERBryan Adams - So Happy It HurtsIdles - Crawl!Ozzy Osbourne Featuring Jeff Beck - Patient Number 9Turnstile - Holiday

Best rock album

The Black Keys – Dropout BoogieElvis Costello & the Imposters – The Boy Named IfIdles – CrawlerMachine Gun Kelly – Mainstream SelloutOzzy Osbourne – Patient Number 9 – WINNERSpoon – Lucifer on the Sofa

Best alternative music album

Arcade Fire – WEBig Thief – Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe in YouBjörk – FossoraWet Leg – Wet Leg – WINNERYeah Yeah Yeahs – Cool It Down

Best progressive R&B album

Cory Henry – Operation FunkSteve Lacy – Gemini Rights – WINNERTerrace Martin – DronesMoonchild – StarfruitTank and the Bangas – Red Balloon

Best R&B album

Mary J Blige – Good Morning Gorgeous (Deluxe)Chris Brown – Breezy (Deluxe)Robert Glasper – Black Radio III – WINNERLucky Daye – CandydripPJ Morton – Watch the Sun

Best rap song

Jack Harlow featuring Drake – Churchill DownsDJ Khaled featuring Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, John Legend & Fridayy – God DidKendrick Lamar – The Heart Part 5 – WINNERGunna & Future Featuring Young Thug – Pushin PFuture Featuring Drake & Tems – Wait for U

Best comedy album

Dave Chappelle – The Closer – WINNERJim Gaffigan – Comedy MonsterRandy Rainbow – A Little Brains, A Little TalentLouis CK – SorryPatton Oswalt – We All Scream

Best folk album

Judy Collins – SpellboundMadison Cunningham – Revealer – WINNERJanis Ian – The Light At The End Of The LineAoife O’Donovan – Age of ApathyPunch Brothers – Hell on Church Street

Best country song

Maren Morris – Circles Around This TownLuke Combs – Doin’ ThisTaylor Swift – I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)Miranda Lambert – If I Was a CowboyWillie Nelson – I’ll Love You Till The Day I DieCody Johnson – ‘Til You Can’t – WINNER