The ninth edition
Award categories
Thirty-six awards across 12 disciplines — from Maskandi to online content.
Music
10 awardsTen awards across the genres shaping the city’s sound.
- Outstanding Hip Hop Artist / Act
- Outstanding Kwaito / House / Amapiano Artist / Act
- Outstanding Alternative Music
- Outstanding Maskandi Artist / Act
- Outstanding Gospel Artist / Act
- Outstanding Imbube / Acapella Group / Act
- Outstanding Tshibilika / Rhumba Act
- Outstanding Music Producer
- Outstanding Music Video
- Song of the Year
Artiste of the Year
2 awardsThe year’s standout individual performers.
Dance
3 awardsEnsembles and individual dancers.
Theatre
3 awardsStage performance and production.
Film & TV
3 awardsScreen work made in and around Bulawayo.
Spoken Word
2 awardsPoetry and comedy.
Literary
1 awardPublished writing.
Media
3 awardsArts journalism, publishing and photography.
Digital
1 awardCreators working natively online.
DJ
2 awardsBehind the decks, on air and in the club.
Fashion
2 awardsDesign and modelling.
Special Awards
4 awardsRecognition across all genres and across a career.