Third edition of Midlands Music awards

Nhlalwenhle Ngwenya
Nominees for the third edition of the Midlands Music Awards (MMA) are out with DJ Stavo, Guluva 7, Takura and Daniel Mhere leading the pack.

The awards ceremony will be held at the Cathedral Hall, Gweru on August 27 under the theme: “Celebrating Arts, Culture & Music Excellence in the Midlands Province.” Entertainment on the night will be provided by the nominees and Zima15 Midlands province winners – Shingi Mangoma and Oskid.

DJ Stavo’s Mwedzi Muchena which features Oliver Mtukudzi earned him two nominations for Best Collaboration and Best House Music track. Takura bagged two nominations for Best Music Video and Best Single for Zino Irema.

Guluva 7 has been nominated in the Best hip-hop music category and Best Collaboration for track – Daza To Topola, a song he worked on with Cal_Vin.

Also with two nominations is Daniel Mhere who is gunning for Best Traditional Gospel Music and Best Newcomer for Heavy Rain.

One of the best producers in the country, Tony G who is now with ZiFM will be honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contribution in the Midlands arts industry.

Organiser of the awards, Mavis Koslek, said preparations for the ceremony were at an advanced stage.

“We’re not yet sure if the awards ceremony will be on August 26 or 27 as we’re still in talks with the Cathedral Hall people. However, it’ll likely be on the 27th,” said Koslek.

Voting began yesterday. To vote, one has to like the MMA Facebook page from which they will be directed to the voting poll.

A nominees party will be held on August 18.

Last year’s awards saw Mathias Mhere walking away with two awards for Best Gospel Music and Best Album of the year.

And the nominees are:

Best Producer
Josh “JaeMac” Makoni
Prince “Oskid” Tapfuma
Comfort “Sky” Chimedza
Swizz E Productions
Themba (Dj Themba Remember) Kuzvikonda

Best Music Video
Jehovah Tshuvah – Pastor Olinda
Zino Irema – Takura
You & I – Goodchild
Ndai (Money) – Ur Highness
Ishe Wemadzishe – Knowledge Khanye

Best Single
Zino Irema – Takura
Delilah – Goodchild
Mwedzi Muchena – Dj Stavo ft Oliver Mtukudzi
Ready to Go – FYP ft QuaZor

Best Hip Hop Music
TupAc Shakur – Afriken
Colour of Dreams – Guluva Se7en
Singles Collection – Crystalefire
LAZARUS – Ur Highness
Chibhachura – Di Truth

Best Jazz Music
Kushingirira – Valentyne
Tichasvika Chete – Samukoko
SENTIMENTAL – Brandon Mvura
Pentimento – Brandon Mvura

Best Newcomer
Heavy Rain – Daniel Mhere
Jehovah Tshuvah – Pastor Olinda
Pentimento & SENTIMENTAL – Brandon Mvura
Singles Collection – Drudaman T
Uringirozi – Junior Tee

Best Club DJ
DJ Crocx
DJ Masty
DJ Brian
DJ G Freshy
Dj Silver

Best Dancehall Music
Singles Collection – Tiny Trigger
10 outter 10 – Giantau Int
Chamanginga – Zizoe
Kuonesana – Legion

Last Numb3r – Magaivha

Best House Music
Mwedzi Muchena – Dj Stavo ft Oliver Mutukudzi
Best Reggae/Chigiyo Music
Singles Collection – Chaki & The Specialist

Best Collaboration
Mwedzi Muchena – Dj Stavo ft Oliver Mutukudzi
Kushingirira – Valentyne ft Prince K Musarurwa
Ndakanya – Brandon Mvura ft Edith WeUtonga & Claire
Daza to Topola – Guluva Se7en ft Cal_Vin
Lazarus – Ur Highness ft Roki

Best Afro Pop Music
Singles Collection – Goodchild
Monumental – Brandon Mvura & Serah K
The Future Vol 1 – The Future Crew

Best Traditional Gospel Music
Hwamanda – Albert Chawa Israel
Double Double – Mathias Mhere
Ishe Wemadzishe – Knowledge Khanye & Psalmville Voices
Anenyasha – Attalia Parehwa
Heavy Rain – Daniel Mhere

Best Contemporary Gospel Music
Jehovah Tshuvah – Pastor Olinda
His Grace – Wellaz (ft Will Young)
Mabasa Makuru – Nybal
Happy Birthday – EECF Praise Team
Inguva Chete – Panganai Sithole

Best Radio DJ/Personality
Dj Chilli – Power FM
Ruvarangu Tichareva – YaFm
Dj Tony G – ZiFM Stereo
Gogo Beau – YaFm

Lifetime Achievement Award
Anthony Mukanga a.k.a Tony G | Baseline Studios