Zim: Skyz Metro FM Awards announces nominees

The nominations were considered for music that was produced and released between 11 September 2016 and 11 September 2017.

Topping the list of nominees with four nominations each are Clement Magwaza, music duo Ras Boom & DJ Ace Carter and Sandra Ndebele. Following with three nominations is top Zimbabwean house producer DJ Skaiva.

“These nominees were chosen from the scores of names submitted by our listeners, itself a testimony of the support that the station commands and the interest in the awards,” Skyz Metro FM station manager Godwin Phiri said.

“The Skyz Metro Music Awards will be held annually, beginning this year, to award creative music industry players for their tireless efforts.”

The public can vote for their favourite artists via the Sky Metro Radio official website or by sending an SMS to +263 719 460 100. People can vote multiple times in as many categories as they wish.

Full list of nominees:

Song of the Year

• Clement Magwaza – ‘Tjandapiwa’
• Madlela Skhobokhobo – ‘Ngam’nanka (SaMaMo)’
• Ras Boom & Ace Carter – ‘Zankaleli’
• Sinazo (Tish Malaba) – ‘Kalanga Child’
• Sandra Ndebele ft Mzoe 7 – ‘Ingoma’

Best Female Artist

• Nkwali
• Sandra Ndebele
• Lorraine Maplanka Stot
• Abigail Mwembe
• Qeqeshiwe Mntambo

Best Male Artist

• Clement Magwaza
• Hwabaraty
• Skaiva
• Knowledge Nkiwane
• Zinja Ziyamluma

Best Breakout Star

• Ras Boom & Ace Carter
• Glad Superstar
• 2 Yung
• Zhezhingtonz

Most Outstanding Contribution to Music

• To be announced on the 21st of Dec. 2017

Best Afro-soul Song

• Thulani – ‘Siyathandana’
• Bekezela – ‘Bekezela’
• Berita – ‘Nguwe Wedwa’
• Lindokuhle – ‘Ubuhle Bakho’

Best Collaborated Song

• Hwabaraty ft Gaz’ Elimnyama – ‘Makhwelintaba’
• Sandra Ndebele ft Mzoe 7 – ‘Ingoma’
• Asaph ft Yung Tyran – ‘Brenda Fassie’
• Nkwali ft Impumelelo Shining Stars – ‘Nyawo Lwam'

Best Dance Song

• Mzoe 7 – ‘Kwasa Kwasa’
• Clement Magwaza – ‘Istambo Sam’
• Sandra Ndebele ft Leeknotic – ‘Tshibilika’
• Skaiva – ‘Imali Yeqolo’

Best Gospel Song

• Knowledge Nkiwane – ‘Lento KaJehovah’
• Lorraine Stot – ‘Makadunyiswe’
• Abigail Mwembe – ‘Ajane’
• Reward Juda Ndlovu – ‘Ngiyabonga’

Best Hip Hop Song

• Asaph – ‘Ovyaas’
• Floppy X – ‘Ngihambe Ngeface’
• Guluva 7 – ‘Jackie Chan’
• Msiz’ Kay – ‘Ngiyakukhumbula’
• POY – ‘Kumnandi’
• MUSE – ‘100 Bars’

Best House/Gqom! Song

• Skaiva – ‘Imali Yeqolo’
• Nite Freak ft Kemm Vocals – ‘Woza Kimi’
• Zhezhingtons, DJ Drumz, Gibonz – ‘Siyagiya’
• Ryan Synth ft Paulla Palomo – ‘Bakumelele’

Best Imbube/Accapella Song

• Nobuntu – ‘Narini’
• Impumelelo Shining Stars – ‘Nomalanga’
• Ibutho Lika Kristu – ‘Msakazo’
• Ukukhanya Kwezwe – ‘Umalindelwa’

Best Masgandi/Mbhaqanga Song

• Zinja Ziyamluma – ‘Amandebele’
• Umkhosi – ‘Zagobhoza’
• Mehlokazulu – ‘Indlalifa’
• Mazivelela Khabo – ‘Ben 10’

Best Metro-Urban Song

• GDA Fire – ‘As’phinde Futhi’
• Ras Boom & Ace Carter – ‘Zankaleli’
• Khuxxman – ‘Amaloja’
• Mzoe 7 – ‘Kwasa Kwasa’

Best Song by a Duo/Group

• Sinazo – ‘Kalanga Child’
• Ras Boom & Ace Carter – ‘Zankaleli’
• Djembe Monks – ‘Kosomoro’
• GDA Fire – ‘As’phinde Futhi’

Best Tshibilika/Rhumba Song

• Martin Sibanda & Ndolwane Supersounds – ‘Konke Sizokulungisa’
• Clement Magwaza – ‘Stambo Sami’
• Madlela Skhobokhobo – ‘Ngamnanka (SaMaMo)’
• Mr Bones – ‘Gaxani Amajazi’
• Allen Ndoda – ‘Sizoqala eTsholotsho’

Best Urban Fire Song

• Chipman – ‘Asifuni Bumbulu’
• Senko ft Bovas – ‘Kule Party’
• Cindy Flower – ‘Love Like This’
• Beautiful Diamond – ‘It’s You’

Best Music Sound Production

• Blessing Stot – Makadunyiswe (Lorraine Stot)
• 10th District Music – Narini (Nobuntu)
• Lance Hebron – Siyagiya (Zhezhingtons)
• Percy & DJ Dash – Kalanga Child (Sinazo)

Best Music Journalist (All Mediums)

• Bongani Ndlovu – Chronicle
• Bruce Ndlovu – B Metro
• Nkosilesisa Ncube – Sunday News
• Sindiso Ncube – Fokus Magazine/News Day