Midlands music awards roll

ALL is set for the inaugural Midlands Music Awards (MMA) to be held at a local hotel under the theme: Be the change you want to see.

ALL is set for the inaugural Midlands Music Awards (MMA) to be held at a local hotel under the theme: Be the change you want to see. SINDISO DUBE OWN CORRESPONDENT

In an interview with Southern Eye Lifestyle, James Sibanda the organiser of the awards said: “After realising that we have a lot of talent in the Midlands Province that other awards boards were not recognising, we decided to honour our own talent.

“These awards mean progress, success, hard work in the eye of the Midlands artistes, something they will shine about.” Sibanda revealed the awards ceremony was set for the Midlands Hotel.

Renowned artistes DJ Stavo and Good Child have been nominated for three awards while Peter Moyo is vying for best sungura and best live recording album awards.

“It is going to be a night everybody will remember not only to those who will walk away with the plaques, but to everyone participating and to aspiring artist,” Sibanda added.

Entertainment would be provided by Legion, Lewaz Skattah, GoodChild, Soul Africa, Mugo G among others.

Below is the full list of nominees and their respective categories. Best dancehall artiste Lewas Skattah, Tervin High, Legion, Natoh Fyah, Kilamani, General Waspy

Best hip-hop artiste Ur Highness | Nasty Tricks, L kat, Midlandz Music, Lexxkay 45

Best upcoming artiste Mackman, Ikan Bless, Elcee, Doubles, Sly Kiezle

Best producer DJ Fydale, Oskid, Jae Mac, DJ Tamuka, Madnettol

Best jazz/Afro-pop (Males) Telson Migi, Jazzy Jazz, Soul Panorama, Bernard Mpofu

Best jazz/Afro-pop (Females) Shingi Mangoma

Best R&B artiste (Males) Goodchild, Soul Africa, Roman

Best R&B artiste (Females) Marcy Jay, Tracy Manzini (Big League, Eve (Big League)

Best music video DJ Stavo with Teka Famba, Goodchild with Arikundinyepera, Croft with Take Me Away and Mathias Mhere with Vimba naJehovah

Best gospel artiste (Male) Mathias Mhere, Tafadzwa “Croft” Rusike, Trymo Mutodza

Best gospel artiste (Female) Sharon Manyika

Best sungura artiste Peter “Dhewa” Moyo, Gift Amuli, Ronnie Mudhindo

Best reggae artiste Zig Zag Band, Bantuman I, Joe Wailer

Best radio DJ DJ Zane Rance (Power FM), DJ Tony G (ZiFM), DJ Kymie K (Power FM) Best club DJ DJ Stavo, DJ White, DJ Muspy, DJ Brian

Best house artiste DJ Tamuka, DJ Stavo, Muggoh G Topaz, Mr Khoax

Best live recording album Peter “Dhewa” Moyo – Mushonga Mukuru Mathias Mhere – Nguva yeNyasha Telson Migi – KwaTerry, Zig Zag Band — Harder than a Rock

Best digital recording album Nasty Tricks — Tsaga Era L kat — Goodlife, C Blud — Switch and Goodchild — Tadziya

Best collaboration L kat and Goodchild — Tisanyadzise Lexxkay 45, Don Franco and Nox — After 5 Legion&Soul Africa — Don’t Take it Away