Born & Bred Awards Make a Return After 11 Years – Full Listing of Winners
The Born & Bred Awards, one among Zambia’s most iconic and culturally influential music video awards, made a historic comeback after 11 lengthy years, reigniting nostalgia and celebration throughout the nation’s vibrant music scene.
As soon as the final word stage for recognizing Zambia’s prime music visuals, the awards returned in grand type honoring creativity, innovation, and creative excellence amongst each established and rising stars. The revival was met with overwhelming pleasure from artists, followers, and trade gamers alike, marking a brand new chapter for one among Zambia’s most treasured leisure traditions.
Among the many evening’s standout moments was Yo Maps’ double victory, as he walked away with Music Video of the 12 months and Finest Dancehall/Afrobeat Video for his chart-topping anthem “Mr & Mrs”. The hitmaker’s dominance reaffirmed his place as one among Zambia’s most constant and beloved artists.
To not be overshadowed, Drimz Mr Muziq additionally bagged two prestigious accolades, Finest Dunka Music Video with “Akamusoli” and Finest Radio 4 Tune of the 12 months for “Single” that includes Jemax.
This yr’s ceremony additionally noticed the introduction of two new classes, Finest Conventional Music Video of the 12 months and Finest Dunka Music Video of the 12 months, reflecting the awards’ evolution and recognition of Zambia’s numerous and dynamic soundscape.
On the coronary heart of this revival stands Harmless “Clean IK” Kalaluka, whose imaginative and prescient and dedication have stored the Born & Bred spirit alive, in the end bringing the model again to life for a brand new technology of music lovers.
Born & Bred Awards 2024/2025 – Winners Listing
Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognition Awards
- Baska Baska – For his contribution to creating and popularizing the Dunka sound
- Sampa The Nice – For taking Zambian music to the worldwide stage
Class Winners
- Finest Upcoming Feminine Artist – Saliya Miyanda
- Finest Upcoming Male Artist – JC Kalinks
- Finest Radio 4 Tune of The 12 months – Drimz ft. Jemax – Single
- Finest Feminine Video – Mampi ft. Bloodkid – Dangerous Character
- Finest Dancehall/Afrobeats Video – Yo Maps – Mr & Mrs
- Finest Conventional Music Video – Chester Extra Energy – Eondongana Nankwe
- Most Aware Music Video – Tremendous Kena – Ture Story
- Finest Gospel Music Video – Kwanda ft. Abel Chungu – The Name
- Finest Zed Music Video – Chile One – So Chabe
- Finest Zed Diaspora Artist – Sampa The Nice
- Finest Hip-Hop Music Video – 76 Drums – Huge Machine
- Finest Dunka Music Video – Drimz – Akamusoli
- Music Video of the 12 months – Yo Maps – Mr & Mrs
