Zikomo Awards in Zambia 2021: All the nominees

The annual event celebrates outstanding achievements across music, fashion, fitness and humanitarianism. 

Additionally, the ceremony will honour media personalities and outfits, actors, social media influencers, movie directors, comedians, photographers and entrepreneurs, among others.

Andrew Ripper leads in the music categories with three nominations, followed by Nodoli Nelle who received two nods. 

Meanwhile, voting is underway and the public can vote multiple times here. Voting will close on 26 March.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Best Female Artist of the Year in Africa

• ML Musik
• Tatiana Kruz
• Malkia Karen
• Nodoli Nelle
• Minah Bolimakoa

Best Upcoming Artist in Zambia

• Kuntah
• Slow Boy
• Trina South
• Michael Brown

Best Upcoming Artist in Africa

• Prince Luv
• Derrick Deeletwin
• MC Pee
• Fresh Kid
• Abby Chams

Best Afrobeat

• Roberto Zambia
• Andrew Ripper
• AJ Mali
• T Bwoy

Best Radio Personality in Zambia

• DJ Rox
• DJ PMC
• Kjay
• Peter Pzee Zulu Jr

Best Radio Personality in Africa

• Lil Ommy
• Mike Mondo
• Kjay
• Runi M

Song of the Year in Zambia

• ‘Nzakusunga Mushe’ – Bolokiyo
• ‘Hard to Get’ – Vision Zambia  
• ‘Tepano’ – Kay Figo
• ‘Dance Together’ – Andrew Ripper

Song of the Year in Africa

• ‘Zongela’ – Tatiana Kruz
• ‘Written in the Stars’ – Nodoli Nelle
• ‘Hallelujah’ – ML Musik
• ‘Mama Amina’ – Marioo

Best Artist of the Year Zambia

• Kay Figo
• Bolokiyo Zambia
• Vision Zambia
• Andrew Ripper

Best Male Model

• Edward Banda
• Victor Mathe
• Paullambert
• Bright Kapelelwa
• Nolly

Best Female Model

• Mariah Rumsey
• Cynthia Sakala
• Nthabachi Mvula
• Daniella Chimanga
• Erika Pezzella

Best Fitness Trainer

• Auguste Uutoni
• Andrew Ripper
• Real Sanny
• Jeremie Atogo
• Muwama Chisanga

Best Hair Stylist in Africa

• Martha Jeremiah
• Nocky
• S.Mwambapa
• Perpetual Z Khumalo

Best Entrepreneur in Zambia

• Chaiwe Chembe
• Chanda Brian
• Certified Hustler
• Precious Kanika

Best Entrepreneur in Africa

• Jescica Mshama
• Jackline C Mbuge
• Martha Jeremiah
• Ramsey Lamech

Best Male Fashion Designer in Africa

• Emmy Awech
• Maarqluowa
• Kulwa W Mkwadule
• Sheria Ngowi
• Fashion Factory

Best Female Fashion Designer in Africa

• Meggy Fillipus
• Imaqulate Designs
• Iiham Garba
• Ria Fernandes

Best Dressed Female Media Personality

• Sarah Michelotti
• Fahvanny
• Aziza Mona
• Mutale Mwanza
• Purity Museo

Best Fashionista in Zambia

• Erika Pezzella
• Lucia Farrai
• Hellen K Nachalwe
• Mundia

Best Fashionista in Africa

• Sarah Michelotti
• Fahyvanny
• Maria Nepembe
• Namibian Pound
• Auguste uutoni

Best-Dressed Male Media Personality in Africa

• Golden Vanny
• Malik Nazir Wazir
• Yinka Rythmz
• Patrick Djomaly
• T Bwoy

Best TV Personality

• Purity Museo
• Aziza Mona
• Elizabirth Maramba
• Nana Abena
• Korkor Addo

Best Actress in Africa

• Amanda Oruh
• Tersia Lesekane
• Nelisiwe F Sibiya
• Brun Njua
• Nodula A Hainane

Best Actor in Africa

• Ray Kigosi
• Nick Mutuma
• Romy Jones
• Leo Dought
• Simukoko

Best Actress in Zambia

• Zodwa P Khumalo
• Chamanga Munalula
• Don
• Victoria Kasuba

Best Social Media Influencer in Africa

• John Mtaturu
• Maria Nepembe
• Mr Frost
• Auguste Uutoni
• Fahvanny

Best Social Media Influencer in Zambia

• Dominic Mboo
• Chanda Brian
• Kweswe Emmanuel Tembo
• Mutale Mwanza

Best Comedian Zambia

• Kabova
• Milandu International
• Kweswe Emmanuel
• Tembo
• Shimumbi

Best Comedian in Africa

• Chibwe Katebe
• Maulan & Reign
• Eric Omondi
• Kabova
• Bob Nkosha

Best Female Model Africa

• Doreen Kabareebe
• Malaika Kay
• Purity Mbeha
• Cynthia Indopwana
• Vanessa

Best Photographer

• Fern
• Gynks Justyne
• Thomas Mwale
• Natasha Nguni
• Q.cheda

Best TV Soapie in Africa

• Mpali
• Jua Kali
• Maria
• Tandi

Best Fashion Designer in Zambia

• Blink Design
• Joyce Chilando
• Don
• Kandu

Best Make-up Artist in Zambia

• Eunice Mwenya
• Hellen K. Nachalwe
• Theo
• Katongo C Kaluba

Best Make-up Artist in Africa

• Tresia Shongola
• Renate Shikongo
• Prisca Nghipandwa
• Hellen K. Nachalwe

Best Choreographer in Africa

• Ifeoma Efiokwu
• Cathy Luna Patra
• Fassie Mubanga
• Shaffys Choreography

Best Dancing Group

• Rozvccycathy
• Dream Dance Team
• GGB Dance Crew
• Fire K Star

Best Humanitarian in Zambia

• Lulu and Paul
• Natasha Chintu
• Beatrice Mukaya
• Andrew Ripper
• Jessy Tisa Mumba

Best Humanitarian in Africa

• Lisette Mibo
• Doreen Kabareebe
• Jessica Mshama
• Andrew Ripper