Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards nominees announced
Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards nominees include Cassper Nyovest, Busiswa and more.
With the fourth edition of the MKHMA awards taking place later this year, it’s time to reveal the nominees who have earned their place as beacons of Kwaito, Gqom and House music in Mzansi.
The awards are deeply rooted in preserving these genres and encouraging the promotion of emerging talent to ensure a bright musical future in Mzansi.
“We are proud of the fact that we not only lead the pack in grooming and recognizing upcoming musicians in Mzansi, but we back it up each and every year by awarding established artists and upcoming musicians on the same stage,” said Mondli Mlauza, PR and communications officer at MKHMA.
The nominees are…
Best Kwaito Artist
Jakarumba
Mshoza
Not Guilty
Drencko
Best New (Upcoming) Kwaito Artist
Pura Mashankura
BLC Musiq
Gunchesa
Boitshepo Marumoagae
South Plugged
Bondas
Musical Vine
Abafana BaseKasi
Dangerbox
Stena Skelem
King Matalic
Feestoz
Best Kwaito Single
Dangerbox – Bobby
Jakarumba – Uthando
Mshoza – Ayina Chorus
GP MaOrange – Inthuthwane
Best Kwaito Radio Personality
Lep Seboko (Merafong FM)
Popkiss De Prince (Vow FM)
Listo Disto (Alex FM)
Ona Leburu (Mahikeng FM)
Best House Artist
Lady Zamar
Simmy
Nokwazi
Masaladi
Best New (Upcoming) House Artist
Distance
The SoulMajestic
Ozana
Cavodeep
Joss
Miss P
Q-Mark
Andy Ahh
Ges The Dj
NKR
Addicted 2 Africa
TSound
Best New (Upcoming) New Age Kwaito Artist
Taminology
Mally
Mrijo The Havock
Black Sunday
Mashwabana
Rytious
GS
Thulibathi
Best New (Upcoming) Gqom Artist
Mbizo
Makhonya
Tsetse Rooi
Yoli Bee
Flying Squad
Leburu and Ndofaya
Bondas
2Rum
Best House Single Album
Heavy K f/t Ntombi – Ndibambe
Prince Kaybee – Gugulethu
Lady Zamar – This Is Love
Master KG f/t Zanda Zakuza – Skeleton Move
Best House Radio Personality
Tintswalo Kgaugelo Phakula (UNISA Radio)
Matibako Motimele (Alex FM)
Smanga “Darkness” Mhlophe (Siyathuthuka FM)
Most Voted Song
King Monada – Malwedhe
Manqonqo – Eyadini
Sho Madjozi – Huku
Prince Kaybee f/t Msaki – Fetch Your Life
Best Collaboration
Oskido f/t Mque – Ngci
Abofezela f/t Slovo – Ebandayo
Joe Nina f/t Nkiyase – Imali Yomuntu
DJ Sumbody f/t Cassper Nyovest, Thebe & Veties – Monate Mpolaye
Radio Station That Plays Kwaito
Massiv Metro
Mahikeng FM
Vow FM (Voice of Wits)
Alex FM
Best Music Video
Mzekezeke f/t Siya Shezi – Nayi Lento
GP MaOrange ft Tsibi and RS – Faka Lento
Prince Kaybee f/t Indlovukazi, Supta and Afro Brothers – Gugulethu
Cassper Nyovest – Gets Getsa 2.0
Best Producer
DJ Cleo
Spikiri
DJ Shimza
DJ Tira
Best New Age Kwaito Song
Kwesta – Vur Vai
Cassper Nyovest – Remote Control
K.O – Waya
Cassper Nyovest – Gets Getsa 2.0
Best Kwaito Song (2001-2005)
Mandoza f/t Mdu – 50/50 (2001)
Brown Dash f/t Zola, Mzekezeke – Puff n Pass (2002)
Mapaputsi – Izinja (2003)
Kabelo – Love me or leave me alone (2004)
Best Kwaito/Gqom Group or Duo
Abafana BaseKasi
The Soul Majestik
Abofezela
Distruction Boyz
Best Mapantsula Dance Group
Self-Made Dancers (SMD)
Wattville Arts Production
Gomora Future Stars
Urban Mapantsulas
Best Gqom Artist
Sho Madjozi
Busiswa
TDK Macasette
Moonchild Sanelly
Best DJ
Nayshen SA
Prince Kaybee
DJ Siso
Heavy K
Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards takes place on November 30 at Big Top Arena in Carnival City.
