Zim Hip Hop Awards 2025: All the winners

Bling 4 won Best Male and contributing to Song of the Year for ‘Boyz Rangu’, a collaboration with Runna Rulez. Runna Rulez also secured the People’s Choice Award, reflecting strong audience support.

Sane Wav recorded a notable showing, winning Best Hip Hop Personality and Best Newcomer, marking a significant breakthrough. Holy Ten and Micky Black were recognised for Best Collaboration with ‘Bhema Bhema’, while Klyve Beats took home Best Producer.

The awards also acknowledged excellence across performance and creativity. Noluntu J won Best Live Act, while Yadis received Best Female. Mulanation was named Best Duo or Group, and RSK won Best Club DJ. Paintafresco was recognised for Best Verse or Sweet Sixteen, and Mugaratia claimed Best Alternative.

In genre and specialist categories, Calvin won Best Gospel, Kuda Rice took Best Spoken Word Artist, and Benefit Tanaka was awarded Best Underground. Bhanshee received Best Positive Social Impact, while Mr Nyamz won Best Diaspora.

The ceremony also recognised contributions beyond performance. Tawanda Chari won Best Online Journalist, Ridims & Raps received the Planet Dodger Best Online Media award, and 3rd World Ent was named Best Brand Supporting Zim Hip Hop. Shabeen Fest won Best Promoter, while Voltz JT received Best Hustle.

Technical and visual achievements were also highlighted, with Bagga and Director O winning Best Video and Video Director. Best Club DJ honours went to RSK.

Lifetime honours were presented to veteran artist Stunner, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, while Babongile Skhonjwa was recognised with an Honorary Lifetime Award.

Below is the full list winners:

Best Gospel

• Calvin

Best Spoken Word Artist

• Kuda Rice

Best Online Journalist

• Tawanda chari

Best Brand Supporting Zim Hip Hop

• 3rd World Ent

Best Underground

• Benefit Tanaka

Best Positive Social Impact

• Bhanshee

Best Diaspora

• Mr Nyamz

Best Club DJ

• RSK

Best Live Act

• Noluntu J

Best Duo Or Group

• Mulanation

Best Promoter

• Shabeen Fest

Planet Dodger Best Online Media

• Ridims & Raps

Best Alternative

• Mugaratia

Best Verse Or Sweet Sixteen

• Paintafresco

Best Video & Video Director

• Bagga & Director O

Best Hip Hop Personality

• Sane Wav

Best Producer

• Klyve Beats

Best Hustle

• Voltz JT

Best Collaboration

• ‘Bhema Bhema’ – Holy Ten, Micky Black

Best Newcomer

• Sane Wav

Song of the Year

• ‘Boyz Rangu’ – Bling 4 & Runna Rulez

Best Female

• Yadis

Best Male

• Bling 4

People's Choice Award

• Runna Rulez

Lifetime Achievement Award

• Stunner

Honorary Lifetime Award

• Babongile Skhonjwa