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You are here: Home / News / Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards nominees announced

Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards nominees announced

September 3, 2019 By IDM Reports

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.

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