Tay Grin tops Nyasa Music Awards

The Best Female Artist Award went to Miracle Chinga, which made her the only female winner at the maiden event. Chinga was competing against Zani Challe, Bianca and Sangie. The Lifetime Achiever award went to Jai Banda.

Tay Grin shared his excitement on Facebook. “My people, together we did it. Best male artist, Best live act and Best video,” he wrote. “From the bottom of my heart I say thank you. Without your unwavering support none of this would be possible. I wish there was more I could do to show my gratitude.

“It's a collective responsibility to promote, support and spread our music all over the world. To my fellow artists, let's work together and continue to produce dope music, and to the fans, continue being amazing.”

Here is the list of winners (in bold):

Best Video

• Tay Grin feat 2Baba – ‘Chipapapa’
• Zani Challe feat. Patorankin – ‘Single for Tonight’
• Malinga Mafia feat. Various – ‘Levels’
• Dan Lu feat. K-Ci – ‘Sweet Banana’

Best Single

• ‘Mdidi’ – Faith Mussa
• ‘Kanda’ – Tay Grin feat. Sonye
• ‘Mwini Zinthu’ – Blaze feat. Ril B
• ‘Single for Tonight’ – Zani Challe  

Best Live Act

• Tay Grin
• Theo Thompson
• Black Missionaries
• Faith Mussa

Best Club DJ

• Nathan Tunes
• DJ Flame
• DJ Ruebie
• DJ Maya

Best Radio DJ

• Randy Martins
• Kenny Klips
• Joy Nathu
• Panther Rix

Best Duo/Group

• Black Missionaries
• Great Angels Choir
• Street fame
• Home Grown

Best Afro-pop

• Piksy
• Dan Lu
• Sir Patricks
• Hilco

Best Female Artist

• Zani Challe
• Bianca
• Sangie
• Miracle Chinga

Best Male Artist

• Tay Grin
• Patience Namadingo
• Theo Thompson
• Gwamba

Best Acoustic Artist

• Patience Namadingo
• Malala
• Faith Mussa
• Agorosso

Best Producer

• BFB
• DJ Sley
• Sonye
• Dare Devils

Best Secular Artist

• Lucius Banda
• Skeffa Chimoto
• Lulu
• Smacks

Best Reggae Artist

• Stitch Fray
• Anthony Makondetsa
• Trumale
• King Chambiecco

Best New Comer

• Purple C
• Charisma
• Tsar Leo
• Ril B

Best Gospel Artist

• Faith Mussa
• Suffix
• Gwamba
• Patience Namadingo

Best R&B Artist

• Kelvin Sings
• Bucci
• Kel Kay
• Theo Thompson

Best Hip Hop Artist

• Gwamba
• Suffix
• Martse
• Fredokiss

Album of the Year

• Captain Long John – Phyzix
• White Elephant – Theo Thompson
• Jesus is My Boss – Gwamba  
• Flawless Heart – Malinga Mafia
• Maso Atseguka – Barry One 

Lifetime Achiever

• Jai Banda