The Zimbabwe Music Awards recently announced their nominees for #PPCZIMA23, one of the most prestigious events in the music industry. The event will be held on the 3rd of June from 7pm to 9.30pm, at the 7Arts Theatre in Avondale Harare.
The #PPCZIMA23, under the theme ‘Re-Imaging The Industry’ celebrates the hard work, dedication, and success of artists and professionals who have made significant contributions to the Zimbabwean music industry over the past year.
The list of nominees showcases the brightest and the most promising stars in the music industry for 2022, and we look forward to seeing their continued success in the future. A point to note is that we have a few artists that definitely should be in the running but for one reason or another, they did not submit for consideration. It is important to note that one of the key rules we live by at ZIMA is that “No submission, no entry”.
We also faced a number of eligible entries that came in albeit after the closing of submissions. According to our rules, this is an automatic disqualification. Another challenge we have faced is the classification of songs into genres. Going forward we will need to work together with all stakeholders to help artists submit for the correct categories.
We would like to thank all those who participated in the nomination process, and we look forward to welcoming you all to #PPCZIMA23 on the 3rd of June. The evening promises to be an unforgettable one, full of excitement, and of course, the recognition of the best and brightest in the music industry.
They received a multitude of submissions this year, and after much consideration, the following nominees have been selected:
BEST GROUP/DUO
1. Fusion 5 Mangwiro
2. Vabati VaJehova
3. The Vine
4. Indosakusa
BEST NEWCOMER
1. Saintfloew
2. Leo Magozz
3. Andrea The Vocalist
4. Cleo Arie
BEST ALBUM
1. Izwi – Feli Nandi
2. David & Goliath – Freeman HKD
3. Tinosvitswa Nashe – Alick Macheso
4. Bvudzi Rangu Ramera – Dorcas Moyo
BEST ZIMDANCEHALL
1. Guspy Warrior
2. Freeman HKD
3. King Shaddy
4. Ricky Fire
BEST SUNGURA
1. Leonard Karikoga Zhakata
2. D.T Bio Mudimba
3. Mark Ngwazi
4. Alick Macheso
BEST AFROPOP/AFROFUSION
1. Feli Nandi
2. Gemma
3. Msizkay
4. Ishan
BEST HIP HOP
1. Saintfloew
2. Hillzy
3. Leo Magozz
4. ScripMula
BEST COLLABORATION
1. Freeman HKD ft Christopher Martin – Zimbabwean Queen
2. Leo Magozz & Friends – Fire Emoji Remix
3. Gemma ft Enzo Ishall – Huya Tinamate
4. Ishan ft Annatoria – Lola
BEST CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL
1. Andrea The Vocalist
2. Everton Mlalazi
3. Janet Manyowa
4. The Vine
BEST TRADITIONAL GOSPEL
1. Vabati VaJehova
2. Benny Hadassah Muzanamombe 3. Dorcas Moyo
4. Mannerz
BEST RnB & SOUL
1. Nox
2. Kim Makumbe 3. Blue Rose
4. Nyasha Timbe
BEST JAZZ
1. Agga Nyabinde
2. Josh Meck
3. Breeze Music
4. Fusion 5 Mangwiro
BEST DANCE (HOUSE, AMAPIANO, KWAITO, EDM)
1. La Dee
2. King 98
3. Leslie Kampila
4. Master Zhou
BEST TSHIBILIKA
1. Clement Magwaza
2. Ezokubhimba
3. Madlela Skhobokhobo
4. Insimbi Zezhwane
BEST TRADITIONAL (CHINYAKARE/CHIMURENGA)
1. Brity Yonly
2. Mary Anibal
3. Mazarura
4. Othnell Mangoma Moyo
BEST TRADITIONAL (FOLK, EZOMDABU, IMBUBE)
1. Indosakusa
2. Skhosana Buhlungu
3. Amaqaqa
BEST ALTERNATIVE
1. Jeys Marabini
2. MJ Sings
3. Msizkay
4. Feli Nandi
BEST PRODUCER
1. Alicious
2. Nyasha Timbe
3. Chillspot Records
4. Oskid
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
1. Gemma – Huya Tinamate
2. Janet Manyowa – Vaudze
3. Freeman HKD – Robbery
4. Hillzy – Nharo
BEST VIDEOGRAPHER
1. Mitch Uta
2. Sly Pro
3. Studio Art Pictures
4. Director AM
BEST DIASPORA ARTIST
1. Nox
2. Dr Chaii
3. Vusa Mkhaya
4. Mlue Jay
BEST MALE ARTIST
1. Mark Ngwazi
2. Freeman HKD
3. Saintfloew
4. Leo Magozz
BEST FEMALE ARTIST
1. Dorcas Moyo
2. Janet Manyowa
3. Feli Nandi
4. Gemma
SONG OF THE YEAR
1. Leo Maggoz – Fire Emoji Remix
2. Saintfloew – Silas Mavende
3. Vakomana VeDrip – Freeman HKD
.4. Ndoona Iwe – Feli Nandi
5. Lola – Ishan
For more information about #PPCZIMA23 please visit our website at www.zimmusicawards.co.zw, or contact us at info@zimmusicawards.co.zw or call/whatsapp on 0788 719 419.
