Zimbabwe Music Awards 2020: All the nominees

Tammy Moyo, Shasha, Ammara Brown, Gemma Griffiths and Janet Manyowa are nominated in the Best Female Artist of the Year category. Competing in the Best Male Artist of the Year are Takura, Asaph, T Gonzi, Ishan and Freeman.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Best Female Artist of the Year

• Tammy Moyo
• Shasha
• Ammara Brown
• Gemma Griffiths
• Janet Manyowa

Best Male Artist of the Year

• Takura
• Asaph
• T Gonzi
• Ishan
• Freeman

Best Group/ Duo of the Year

• Firm Faith
• Vabati Vajehova
• Sinazo
• Fusion

Best Newcomer of the Year

• Joyfull Praise Choir (JPC)
• Mambo Dhuterere
• Ishan
• Garry Mapanzure

Best Album of the Year

• Franceesca – King98
• Mutare – Shasha
• Ramba Wakadzvanya – Baba Harare
• Gango – Freeman

Genre Awards

Zimdancehall

• Ndunge Yut
• Enzo lshall
• Freeman
• Nutty O
• Bazooka

Sungura

• Mukoma Panga
• Peter Moyo
• Nicholas Zakaria &Khiama Boys
• Greatman

Hip Hop

• T Gonzi
• King 98
• Takura
• Asaph
• Cal_vin

Afropop

• Ammara Brown
• Rocki
• Ishan
• Tammy Moyo

Contemporary Gospel

• Minister Michael Mahendere
• Janet Manyowa
• Joyfull Praise Choir (JPC)
• Sharon Manyika

Traditional Gospel

• Mathias Mhere
• Rev TT Chivaviro
• Joyfull Praise Choir (JPC)
• Mambo Dhuterere

R&B & Soul

• Gemma Griffiths
• Brian Nhira
• Nyasha David
• Berita

Jazz

• Diana Samkange
• Willis waTaffy
• Vuyo Brown
• Sylent Nqo

Dance (House/Gqom/Kwaito/EDM)

• Novuyo Seagirl
• Reverb 7
• Huby Blakes
• DJ Stavo

Tshibilika

• Ndux Jnr
• Madlela Skhobokhobo
• Bolomba
• Clement Magwaza

Traditional Folk (Chinyakare/Chimurenga)

• Braveman Chizvino
• Greatman
• Andy Muridzo
• Agga Nyabinde

Traditional Folk (Ezomdabu/Imbube)

• Indosakusa
• Sotja Moyo
• Charles Mahlaba
• Ukukhanya Kwezwe

Best Alternative

• Sylent Nqo
• Vimbai Zimuto
• DJ Chrxn
• Huby Blakes

Special Awards

Zim Icon – Retro Female

• Chiwoniso Maraire
• Busi Ncube
• Stella Chiweshe
• Susan Mapfumo

Zim Icon – Retro Male

• Simon Chimbetu
• Lovemore Majaivana
• Leonard Dembo
• Tongai Moyo

Best International Zim Artist

• Brian Nhira
• Queen Vee
• Shasha
• Buffalo Soldier

Best Collaboration

• ‘Ngaibake’ – Freeman ft. Alick Macheso
• ‘Mugarden’ – Winky D ft. Gemma
• ‘Kure’ – Ishan & Ti Gonzi
• ‘You Are More’ – Janet Manyowa ft. Nqubeko Mbata

Best DJ

• Judgement Yard
• DJ Stavo
• Gospel DJ Unlocked
• Reverb 7

Best Promoter

• Brai Out Zw
• 2Kings Entertainment
• Pablos
• Impala Car Rental

Best Corporate Sponsors

• Econet Wireless
• Delta Corporation
• Impala Car Rental
• United Refineries (Roil)

Technical Awards

Best Music Video

• ‘Ndimi’ – Janet Manyowa
• ‘Ngaibake’ – Freeman ft. Alick Macheso
• ‘Zvemoyo’ – Takura
• ‘Vavengi’ – Queen Vee

Videographer of the Year

• Umsebenzi Ka Blaqs
• Andy Cutter
• Simdoc Films
• Naxo Films

Producer of the Year

• Reverb 7
• Jamal
• Oskid
• Rodney Beats

Engineer of the Year

• Rodney Beats
• Tammy Bhima
• GT Beats
• Msizkay

Public Vote Category

Song of the Year

• ‘Kure’ – Ishan & Ti Gonzi
• ‘Murgaden’ – Winky D ft. Gemma Griffiths
• ‘Ngaibake’ – Freeman ft. Alick Macheso
• ‘Reurura’ – Seh Calaz & Mambo Duterere
• ‘Sadza neMuriwo’ – Jah Prayzah