Kwacha Music Awards Archives

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

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