Call for entries: 2019 Zim Hip Hop Awards

The nominees will be announced at a press conference in the capital on 11 November. To be in with a chance to be nominated for the 2019 awards, the organisers are accepting music released on local radio stations or public media platforms between 1 November 2018 to 31 October 2019.

Submissions and guidelines

• Artists should include their biographies, newspaper articles, flyers, posters, publicity pictures and contact details that can be used as reference during the selection process.
• All entries must be accompanied by the artist’s product(s). These could be in the form of DVDs, flash drives, CDs, pictures, magazines, online printouts, newspaper articles and radio interviews (voice recordings).
• Entries can be submitted by production houses, studios, stables, associations, organisations, groups, artists and/or the public.
• Individuals submitting works for selection are encouraged to supply at least three sets of the particular works/production to assist adjudicators.
• Only Zimbabwean citizens or those with resident status can submit entries.
• Entry forms can be downloaded here via the official official website.
• Entries can be submitted at Hungwe House, 3rd floor, room 307, or online via email at [email protected].
• The submission deadline is 31 October.

Below are the categories:

1. Best Male
2. Best Female
3. Best Collaboration
4. Best Hip Hop Group
5. Best Producer
6. Best Dressed Male and Female (red carpet awards)
7. Best Newcomer
8. Best Brand Supporting Local Hip Hop
9. Best Album
10. Best Promoter
11. Best Diaspora
12. Best Radio DJ
13. Best Club DJ
14. Best Gospel Act
15. Best Dance Crew
16. Best Dance Solo
17. Best Underground
18. Best Alternative
19. Media awards: Best media Online, Best media TV, Best media Print, Best Journalist.
20. Best Hip Hop Free Style Artist
21. Song of the Year
22. Video Of The Year & Video Director of the Year
23. Best Hip Hop Hustle
24. Best Hip Hop Verse (Sweet 16 Award)
25. Hip Hop Personality of the Year
26. People’s Choice
27. Regional awards: Best New Act, Best Regional Artist (southern Africa)

All queries should be directed via email to [email protected] or call +263 719 479 352.

Visit the ZHHA official website for more information.