Sun FM has officially unveiled the nominees for the 2024 Kwacha Music Awards, celebrating the best in Zambian music and recognizing the outstanding talents of artists across various genres. This year’s list is filled with familiar names and emerging stars, showcasing a diverse array of musical styles and reflecting the vibrant pulse of Zambia’s music scene.
As the excitement builds towards the award ceremony, fans eagerly anticipate which of their favorite artists will take home the coveted trophies, making this year’s competition one of the most anticipated in the history of the Kwacha Music Awards.
Sun FM, a premium Ndola-based radio station, proudly serves as the title sponsor of this flagship annual event. With its emphasis on encouraging musical excellence, the Kwacha Music Awards have grown to become a prominent platform for celebrating artists who push boundaries and elevate the Zambian music scene. This year’s awards ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 2, 2024, at Lusaka Music Club.
The event organizers hope to see continued support from the National Arts Council, corporate entities, and the Zambian government, particularly the Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Arts. The 2024 theme, “Promoting Livelihood through Arts,” aims to foster a deeper connection between the music industry and sustainable development, encouraging businesses to invest in the arts as a means of economic and cultural growth.
With its promise of prestige, excellence, and honor, the 2024 Kwacha Music Awards are set to build on the success of previous years, offering an unforgettable celebration of Zambia’s vibrant music industry.
Without further ado, here is the full list of nominees:
BEST ARTIST – COPPERBELT PROVINCE
4 Na 5
Blood Kid
Chilu
JC Kalinks
T-Low
Xaven
Y Celeb
BEST ARTIST – LUSAKA PROVINCE
Dizmo
Neo
Nez Long
Pastor Washy
Ruster
Terry The Vocalist
Triple M
BEST ARTIST – CENTRAL PROVINCE
Born Vicious
Broken Hill Emmy
D2
Shadrek
Tripple Cezo
BEST ARTIST – EASTERN PROVINCE
Alfatiq
Chile 84
Chimzy Kelly
DJ Nduna
KD Giza
BEST ARTIST – LUAPULA PROVINCE
Born Bugah
DJ Shatter
El Chiezy
Jay Nazo
Kam Charles
Knack Unity
BEST ARTIST – NORTHERN PROVINCE
Andyzoh
King G2
Kiss B Saibaba
Masereti Pa Ngoma
Muzo AKA Alphonso
Newman
BEST ARTIST – SOUTHERN PROVINCE
Kadas
King Illest
Mordecai
Mr. Crown
Rockstone
Tiger Tonka
BEST ARTIST – WESTERN PROVINCE
Jah Bwoy
Kasi Nalu
Mambo Jambo
Ozone Africa
Under Gee
Y-Coasty
BEST MUSIC PRODUCER
Ben Blazer
Eazy The Producer
Icon Mu Speaker
King Nachi Beats
Miles Came Along
Mr. Starsh
T-Sean
Witty Beats
HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Abel Chungu
B-Flow
John Chiti
Macky 2
Mwiza Zulu
Pompi
Sista D
Wezi
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
B-Flow
Jay Rox
Pompi
Roberto
Sampa The Great
Yo Maps
BEST FOLK / INDIGENOUS
Fyalungula – Chester
Ichumbu Chandala – Shirtless Boyz
Kawuku – Deny G Kachaku
Koombe – Kadas Zambia
Lishombe – Angela Nyirenda & Moses Sakala
The Fool – Mumba Yachi
BEST NEWCOMER (FEMALE)
Frisky MC
Hellen Chembo
Rachel and Leya
Rockstone
Swizzy Ni Swizzy
Tianna
BEST NEWCOMER (MALE)
76 Drumz
BloodKid
JC Kalinks
Kayz Adamz
Lemmae
Mr. Crown
Ruster
BEST DANCEHALL/REGGAE SONG
Love Me – T-Sean
Halelujah – DJ Cosmo
Comfortable – T-Bwoy
Mr. Loverman – D-Bwoy
Pona – Jay Rox
Murasta – Milz
BEST AFRO FUSION / R&B SONG
Confirmation – Yo Maps
Far Away – Mordecai
Fear Men – Neo
Ichibyongo – JC Kalinks
Kale Bwangu – T-Low
Nayo Nayo – Chile One
BEST HIP HOP/ RAP SONG
360 – Chef 187
All Networks – Dizmo
Big Machines – 76 Drums
Cibe Cibe – Tim
Jahman Juice – Slap Dee
Mazale – Cleo Ice Queen
Mpawi – Jemax
BEST MAINSTREAM/POP SONG
360 – Chef 187
Confirmation – Yo Maps ft Iyanya
Ichibyongo – JC Kalinks
Mpawi – Jemax
Ni Natural – Macky 2 ft Yo Maps
Poverty – Roberto
Single – Drimz ft Jemax
MOST CONSCIOUS SONG
Child’s Prayer – Miles Came Along
Dziko Latu – Dizmo
Fyalungula – Chester
Mpawi – Jemax
Mutende – Macky 2
Nayo Nayo – Chile One
Nga Te Ba Yahweh – Yo Maps
BEST COLLABORATION
Don’t Go Away – Mr. Crown ft Yo Maps
Jahman Juice – Slap Dee ft 76 Drums
Mpawi – Jemax ft Kays Adams
Nayo Nayo – Chile One ft Tianna
Ni Natural – Macky 2 ft Yo Maps
Single – Drimz ft Jemax
So Mone – Yo Maps ft Tay Grin
BEST GOSPEL SONG (FEMALE)
Alansunga – Penjani
Ilangeni – Deborah Mambo
Isa – Mirriam Vow Chama
Mfisa Yesu – Christine
Sendeni – Chileshe Bwalya Ft Esther Chungu
Uluse Mwandanga – Martha
BEST GOSPEL SONG (MALE)
Chibe – Solomon Plate
Dependable God – Pastor Washy
Ishiwi – Reuben
Luse – Francis Kadonki
Nayamona Amaka – Kabuswe
Yesu – Pastor Leo
BEST BAND
Amayenge
Barotse Band
Mo Fire Band
Shirtless Boys
The Elect Band
Uncle Rex
BEST DUO/GROUP
4 na 5
Celeb City
Chanda na Kay
DMK
Dope Boys
Peace Preachers
BEST CHOIR
Bethel Choir
Busokololo
Defence and Security
Mt Sinai
ST Ignatius
UCZ Good Shepherd
Voice of Praise
GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
God in The Details Pt.2 – Chileshe Bwalya
Just for Me – Innocent Mumba
Mweba Ndwila Inkondo – Peace Preachers
Over and Over – Solomon Plate
Secret Places – Mutamula Mwale
Seek and Find – Penjani
Sonder – Tim
BEST ARTIST MALE
Chef 187
Chile One
Dizmo
Drimz
Jemax
Solomon Plate
Y-Celeb
Yo Maps
BEST ARTIST FEMALE
Chileshe Bwalya
Cleo Ice Queen
Esther Chungu
Mampi
Rockstone
Sampa The Great
Towela Kaira
Xaven
SONG OF THE YEAR
360 – Chef 187
Don’t Go Away – Mr. Crown
Ichibyongo – JC Kalinks
Mfisa Yesu – Christine
Mpawi – Jemax
Single – Drimz
So Chabe – Chile One
So Mone – Yo Maps
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Boy from Chililand – Chile One
Boy to Man – Neo
Emergency – 4 na 5
Jemax – The BoogeyMan
Rob Art – Bobby East
Slap Dee – BW3
Sonder – Tim
Umuntu Mutwe – Dizmo
