Sun FM has officially revealed the nominees for the 2024 Kwacha Music Awards, a prestigious event celebrating the best in Zambian music and recognizing outstanding talent across various genres. This year’s nominations highlight both well-known names and rising stars, showcasing the rich diversity of Zambia’s music scene. As anticipation grows, fans are eager to see which artists will claim the top honors, making this year’s competition one of the most highly anticipated in the history of the Kwacha Music Awards.
Sun FM, a leading radio station based in Ndola, proudly sponsors this flagship annual event. The Kwacha Music Awards have become a key platform for celebrating artists who push creative boundaries and elevate Zambian music. The 2024 awards ceremony is set for November 2, 2024, at Lusaka Music Club, promising a night of musical excellence.
Event organizers are seeking continued support from the National Arts Council, corporate partners, and the Zambian government, particularly the Ministry of Youth, Sport, and Arts. Under the theme “Promoting Livelihood through Arts,” the awards aim to strengthen the link between the music industry and sustainable development, encouraging businesses to invest in the arts as a driver of economic and cultural growth.
With a focus on prestige, talent, and celebration, the 2024 Kwacha Music Awards are poised to build on past successes, offering an unforgettable tribute to Zambia’s dynamic music industry.
### BEST ARTIST – COPPERBELT PROVINCE
4 Na 5
Blood Kid
Chilu
JC Kalinks
T-Low
Xaven
Y Celeb
### BEST ARTIST – LUSAKA PROVINCE
Dizmo
Neo
Nez Long
Pastor Washy
Ruster
Terry The Vocalist
Triple M
### BEST ARTIST – CENTRAL PROVINCE
Born Vicious
Broken Hill Emmy
D2
Shadrek
Tripple Cezo
### BEST ARTIST – EASTERN PROVINCE
Alfatiq
Chile 84
Chimzy Kelly
DJ Nduna
KD Giza
### BEST ARTIST – LUAPULA PROVINCE
Born Bugah
DJ Shatter
El Chiezy
Jay Nazo
Kam Charles
Knack Unity
### BEST ARTIST – NORTHERN PROVINCE
Andyzoh
King G2
Kiss B Saibaba
Masereti Pa Ngoma
Muzo AKA Alphonso
Newman
### BEST ARTIST – SOUTHERN PROVINCE
Kadas
King Illest
Mordecai
Mr. Crown
Rockstone
Tiger Tonka
### BEST ARTIST – WESTERN PROVINCE
Jah Bwoy
Kasi Nalu
Mambo Jambo
Ozone Africa
Under Gee
Y-Coasty
### BEST MUSIC PRODUCER
Ben Blazer
Eazy The Producer
Icon Mu Speaker
King Nachi Beats
Miles Came Along
Mr. Starsh
T-Sean
Witty Beats
### HUMANITARIAN AWARD
Abel Chungu
B-Flow
John Chiti
Macky 2
Mwiza Zulu
Pompi
Sista D
Wezi
### BEST INTERNATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT
B-Flow
Jay Rox
Pompi
Roberto
Sampa The Great
Yo Maps
### BEST FOLK / INDIGENOUS
Fyalungula – Chester
Ichumbu Chandala – Shirtless Boyz
Kawuku – Deny G Kachaku
Koombe – Kadas Zambia
Lishombe – Angela Nyirenda & Moses Sakala
The Fool – Mumba Yachi
### BEST NEWCOMER (FEMALE)
Frisky MC
Hellen Chembo
Rachel and Leya
Rockstone
Swizzy Ni Swizzy
Tianna
### BEST NEWCOMER (MALE)
76 Drumz
BloodKid
JC Kalinks
Kayz Adamz
Lemmae
Mr. Crown
Ruster
### BEST DANCEHALL/REGGAE SONG
Love Me – T-Sean
Halelujah – DJ Cosmo
Comfortable – T-Bwoy
Mr. Loverman – D-Bwoy
Pona – Jay Rox
Murasta – Milz
### BEST AFRO FUSION / R&B SONG
Confirmation – Yo Maps
Far Away – Mordecai
Fear Men – Neo
Ichibyongo – JC Kalinks
Kale Bwangu – T-Low
Nayo Nayo – Chile One
### BEST HIP HOP/ RAP SONG
360 – Chef 187
All Networks – Dizmo
Big Machines – 76 Drums
Cibe Cibe – Tim
Jahman Juice – Slap Dee
Mazale – Cleo Ice Queen
Mpawi – Jemax
### BEST MAINSTREAM/POP SONG
360 – Chef 187
Confirmation – Yo Maps ft Iyanya
Ichibyongo – JC Kalinks
Mpawi – Jemax
Ni Natural – Macky 2 ft Yo Maps
Poverty – Roberto
Single – Drimz ft Jemax
### MOST CONSCIOUS SONG
Child’s Prayer – Miles Came Along
Dziko Latu – Dizmo
Fyalungula – Chester
Mpawi – Jemax
Mutende – Macky 2
Nayo Nayo – Chile One
Nga Te Ba Yahweh – Yo Maps
### BEST COLLABORATION
Don’t Go Away – Mr. Crown ft Yo Maps
Jahman Juice – Slap Dee ft 76 Drums
Mpawi – Jemax ft Kays Adams
Nayo Nayo – Chile One ft Tianna
Ni Natural – Macky 2 ft Yo Maps
Single – Drimz ft Jemax
So Mone – Yo Maps ft Tay Grin
### BEST GOSPEL SONG (FEMALE)
Alansunga – Penjani
Ilangeni – Deborah Mambo
Isa – Mirriam Vow Chama
Mfisa Yesu – Christine
Sendeni – Chileshe Bwalya Ft Esther Chungu
Uluse Mwandanga – Martha
### BEST GOSPEL SONG (MALE)
Chibe – Solomon Plate
Dependable God – Pastor Washy
Ishiwi – Reuben
Luse – Francis Kadonki
Nayamona Amaka – Kabuswe
Yesu – Pastor Leo
### BEST BAND
Amayenge
Barotse Band
Mo Fire Band
Shirtless Boys
The Elect Band
Uncle Rex
### BEST DUO/GROUP
4 na 5
Celeb City
Chanda na Kay
DMK
Dope Boys
Peace Preachers
### BEST CHOIR
Bethel Choir
Busokololo
Defence and Security
Mt Sinai
ST Ignatius
UCZ Good Shepherd
Voice of Praise
### GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
God in The Details Pt.2 – Chileshe Bwalya
Just for Me – Innocent Mumba
Mweba Ndwila Inkondo – Peace Preachers
Over and Over – Solomon Plate
Secret Places – Mutamula Mwale
Seek and Find – Penjani
Sonder – Tim
### BEST ARTIST MALE
Chef 187
Chile One
Dizmo
Drimz
Jemax
Solomon Plate
Y-Celeb
Yo Maps
### BEST ARTIST FEMALE
Chileshe Bwalya
Cleo Ice Queen
Esther Chungu
Mampi
Rockstone
Sampa The Great
Towela Kaira
Xaven
### SONG OF THE YEAR
360 – Chef 187
Don’t Go Away – Mr. Crown
Ichibyongo – JC Kalinks
Mfisa Yesu – Christine
Mpawi – Jemax
Single – Drimz
So Chabe – Chile One
So Mone – Yo Maps
### ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Boy from Chililand – Chile One
Boy to Man – Neo
Emergency – 4 na 5
Jemax – The BoogeyMan
Rob Art – Bobby East
Slap Dee – BW3
Sonder – Tim
Umuntu Mutwe – Dizmo
