UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the nominees

Brainlock Fam, Fredokiss, Henry Czar, Martse and Phyzix are nominated in the Best Hip Hop Act category while 6th, Eli Njuchi, Malinga Mafia, Provoice and Sean Morgan are fighting for top honours in the Best Dancehall Act category.

Keturah, Kim of Diamonds, Ritaa, Sangie and Tuno are competing for the Female Artist of the Year award. Vying for the Male Artist of the Year Award are 6th, Eli Njuchi, Patience Namadingo, Phyzix and Rash-ley.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Best Hip Hop Act

• Brainlock Fam
• Fredokiss
• Henry Czar
• Martse
• Phyzix

Best Dancehall Act

• 6th
• Eli Njuchi
• Malinga Mafia
• Provoice
• Sean Morgan

Song of the Year

• ‘Adidas’ – Martse
• ‘Chisoni’ – Janta
• ‘Follow’ – Phyzix ft. Eli Njuchi
• ‘Mapulani’ – Patience Namadingo
• ‘Ndidzasangalala’ – Rash-ley

Music Video of the Year

• ‘Yobwata’ – Suffix
• ‘Follow’ – Phyzix ft. Macia and Eli
• ‘Dadada’ – Fredokiss
• ‘Mkamwana’ – Smaks
• ‘Hi Ha’ – Saint ft. Macelba, Laynex Luther and Eshent

Album of the Year

• Alinafe – Liwu
• Dare Devilz for Life – Daredevilz
• Energy – Tsar Leo
• Gamba Season - Phyzix
• New Age – Quest

Female Artist of the Year

• Keturah
• Kim of Diamonds
• Ritaa
• Sangie
• Tuno

Male Artist of the Year

• 6th
• Eli Njuchi
• Patience Namadingo
• Phyzix
• Rash-ley

Best Gospel Act

• Gwamba
• Saxess
• Liwu
• Shammah Vocals
• Suffix

Best Female New Artist

• Amacka
• Issabel M King
• Leslie Moyo
• Mitchie Michelle
• Toriah

Best Male New Artist

• 6th
• Achina Gattah Ase
• Henry Czar
• Quest
• Rash-ley

Producer of the Year

• Blage
• Daredevilz
• DJ Brown
• Henwood
• Jay Emm

Best Duo/Group

• BrainlockFam
• Daredevilz
• G-lynx Music Group
• The Wave
• Ukali

Lifetime Achievement

• Wendy Harawa

Fashion Designer of the Year

• Ms Pearl
• Phyllis 64 Collection
• Scorpii Clothing
• Xandria

Female Model of the Year (Female)

• Bridget Matamula
• Ettah Chirwa
• Monica Mwanika
• Sinikiwe Mvula

Male Model of the Year (Male)

• Kelvin Kazako
• Miracle Suya
• Stanley Billiati
• Wongani Sibande

Best New Fashion Designer

• Phyllis64
• Cecelia Bamusi
• House of Stitches
• MG Apparel

Fashion Icon (Honorary)

• Mabel Khonje

Fashion Legend (Honorary)

• Carver Bhima

Media Legend

• To be unveiled at the Awards

Best Female TV Personality

• Priscilla Kayira
• Ruth Kulaisi
• Sharon Chirwa

Best Female Radio DJ/Personality

• Juliet Theodorah Royo
• Nicole Kamwendo
• Sharon Chirwa

Best Female Entertainment Writer

• Edith Gondwe
• Thoko Kadewere
• Yvonne Sundu