Hakeem Mandaza at Zim Hip Hop Awards nominees party (picture)
Former Big Brother Africa: The Chase contestant Munyaradzi Hakeem Mandaza seen here at the Zim Hip Hop Awards nominees party at the Cafe Expresso in Avondale, Harare with rapper Tehn Diamond and producer Take 5.
Below is the full list of this year’s nominations and categories:
Best Male
Stunner, Junior Brown, Tehn Diamond, P.O.Y , Simba Tagz
Best Female
Trae Yung, Alvina, DJ Naida
Best Newcomer
Marcques, Alvina, Sinbad, Bris Mbada, Crooger
Best Collaboration
Happy, Zvidhori Remix, KaLife,
Chibhodhoro, My Own Doe
Best Promoter
Magamba, P.O.Y, Da Grape Vine, Jibilika, Kritic Igwe
Best Song of the Year
MaDrinks, Happy, Chibhodhoro,
Zunguza, Zvidhori
Best Album
The Feeling Ain’t Fair, Road 2 Fame, The Maps, Victrae, Black
People’s Choice
Junior Brown, Stunner, Maskiri, Mudiwa, Tehn Diamond
Best Dance Crew
AntiVirus, Explosion, Magnetic Force, Royal Bboy, Hood Crankers
Best Radio DJ
Davis Mugadza
Lifetime Achievement
Chiwoniso Maraire
Best Freestyle
Still Yet To Be Decided By Cyphers
Best Video of the Year
10/10, Happy, Chibhodhoro, Wapamtima, NaMwari
Best High School Act
T-Diddz, Trex, Boneman, Teri Joc, Ovadose Boys, S.O.D, Swagg Bakers
Best Gospel Act
Mudiwa, ILL Ceey, Prophecy, Christhood, Nowizz
Best Producer
Young Nash, Take Fizzo, P2DaOh, Simba Tagz, Yagi Dojo
Best Hip-Hop Group
K.L.A.P, MMT, few Kings, Kasi Lunatics, Monkey Nuts
Best Album Art
The Feeling Ain’t Fair, Road 2 Fame, The Maps, Victrae, Black
Best Diaspora
Rhyme Assassin, Kapital K, Rhyme Beats, Kalprit, Foretold Mapondera
Best Solo Dancer
Adrian Zenasi, Anton Banana, George Shingi, Dexter Sibanda, Yeukai Zinyoro
Best Positive Social Contribution
Jibilika
Best Corporate Brand Supporting Local Hip-Hop
Arizona Spur Bulawayo
Best Club DJ
Ray Dizz, P Styles, Joe Mentro, Mark Vusani, Selekta Base
Best Online Media
African Hip-Hop Blog, Bars 263, Havoknation Entertainment, Sindiso Dube: Southern Eye & Newsday, Hip-Hop Unleashed