The 2025 Kwacha Music Awards delivered some of the memorable nights in Zambian music historical past. Chile One dominated the ceremony with 5 main wins, together with Album of the 12 months, Music of the 12 months and Finest Male Artist cementing his place as one of many nation’s most impactful artists. The night time additionally honoured a real icon as Danny Kaya obtained the celebrated Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his timeless contribution to Zambian music.
Held on twenty ninth November 2025 on the Mulungushi Worldwide Convention Centre, the occasion introduced collectively established stars, rising abilities and devoted followers in a vibrant celebration of tradition, creativity and musical excellence.
PROVINCIAL CATEGORIES
Finest Artist – Central
Ama Candy Dondo
Born Vicious
Shadreck
Tripo Cezo
WINNER: Damaged Hill Emmy
Finest Artist – Copperbelt
4 Na 5
B Quan Phamaika
Blood Child Yvok
JC Kalinks
Mirriam Vow Chama
Slick Bwoy
Xaven
WINNER: Y Celeb
Finest Artist – Luapula
Born Bugah
Jay Nazo
Kam Charles
Machete
Pat Kayz
WINNER: Knack Unity
Finest Artist – North Western
Boy KK
Denny Gee
Kell Cee Zambia
Mighty C
Nakawala Mwewa
WINNER: Cox
Finest Artist – Southern
Kadas
Mordecai
Mpande
Rockstone
Tiger Tonka
WINNER: Mr Crown
Finest Artist – Japanese
Alifatiq
Chimzy Kelly
KD Giza
Mr Blaq
WINNER: Chile 84
Finest Artist – Lusaka
Dizmo
Frank Ro
Kayz Adamz
Miss Wizzy
Neo Slayer
Pst Reward Kaputula
Triple M
WINNER: Jae Money
Finest Artist – Muchinga
Afriboy
Emmy 3
Joyful Ok
Mr Zed Official
Rock G Zambia
WINNER: Celeb Metropolis
Finest Artist – Northern
Andyzoh
King G2
Kiss B Saibaba
Maserati Pa Ngoma
Newman
WINNER: Muzo Aka Alphonso
Finest Artist – Western
Jah Bwoy
Kasi Nalu
Mumble Jumble
Qnelly Muzic
Y Coasty
WINNER: Ozone Africa
MAINSTREAM CATEGORIES
Finest People / Indigenous Sound
Ba Mebo – T Low ft Chef 187 & Mumba Yachi
Chakufikila – Wealthy Bizzy
Imbeka – Shirtless Boys
Kandenu – Denny Gee Kachaku
Mapopwe – Chanda Na Kay ft Sianene & Coop Ticker
WINNER: Eondongana Nankwe – Chester
Finest Dancehall / Reggae Music
Corpsemyelitis – Matthew Tembo ft Milz
Ifibyongo – T Sean ft Goodson Chizo & Bow Chase
It’s Giving – Jay Rox ft Willz Mr Nyopole
Sticky – Towela Kaira ft JC Kalinks & Kayz Adams
Wafola Wafulwa – Damiano ft Pompi
Waya Say – DJ Cosmo
WINNER: Yeh Yeh – Vinchenzo ft Mic Burner
Finest Hip Hop / Rap Music
Father Of The 12 months – Dizmo ft 76 Drums
Fyoto Fyoto – Jemax ft Wallydoo
Hustlers Prayer – Jae Money ft Jemax, Goddy Zambia & C Sq.
I Am Her – Cleo Ice Queen
Mvwine Filimu – Drifta Trek ft Slapdee & Kayz Adams
Spylng 2 – Chef 187 ft Immortal C’zar
WINNER: Expensive Slapdee – Macky 2
Finest Gospel Music (Feminine)
Balesa Bandimwine – Janet Mwandi
Embela Yenu – Mirriam Vow
Lesa Ima – Nakawala Mwewa
Mvwalinga – Medoreen Besa
Naikoselesha – Christine Nkole
Walitulwila Kale – Minister Temwani
WINNER: Teti – Chileshe Bwalya
Finest Gospel Music (Male)
Fipelele Ukutali – Joshua Nankwe
Larger – Pompi ft VOH
Kafwa Wandi – Pst Reward Kaputula
Kaposha – Pastor Leo Kakungu
Talalika Umutima – Zarrell Clouds
You’re God – Reuben Katiyo
WINNER: Echo Tuwila Panshi – Kings
Most Acutely aware Music
Cha kwa Mu’zimai – Jae Money ft JC Kalinks & Dizmo
Injato – T Sean ft Chef 187
Lesa Umo – HD Empire ft Triple M
My Hero – Yo Maps
True Story – Tremendous Kena
Winsula – Macky 2 ft The Wonderful Band
WINNER: Keep in mind Me – Chile One
Finest R&B / Afro Fusion Music
Efyo Unsunga – Ok’Millian ft Chichi Reward
Remaining Say – Neo ft Tim
Iwe Na Ine – T Low ft Chile One
Make Me A Dad – Chile One ft Natasha Chansa
Nationality – Jay Set off & Ari
Nileke – KB & Chewe ft Frank Ro
WINNER: Bestie – Roberto
Finest Mainstream / Pop Music
Bestie – Roberto
Eondongana Nankwe – Chester
Mr and Mrs – Yo Maps
Nationality – Jay Set off & Ari
Sotambe – Frank Ro ft Yo Maps
Winsula – Macky 2 ft The Wonderful Band
WINNER: Eagle One – Chile One
Finest Band
Amayenge
Mo Fireplace Band
Sansamukeni Band
Shirtless Boys
Uncle Rex
WINNER: The Wonderful Band
Finest Choir
Busokololo Choir
Trustworthy Melodies
Golden Vocals
Mt Sinai Choir
Voice of Reward
WINNER: Zambia Defence and Safety Choir
Finest Duo / Group
4 Na 5
Celeb Metropolis
Chanda Na Kay
Dope Boys
HD Empire
WINNER: Peace Preachers
Finest Collaboration
Cheers To The Good Instances – Vinchenzo ft Bobby East
Mukaimwewa – Chile One ft Macky 2
Peace Of Thoughts – Yo Maps ft Roberto
Sotambe – Frank Ro ft Yo Maps
Teti – Dizmo ft Yo Maps
Winsula – Macky 2 ft The Wonderful Band
WINNER: Comply with – Triple M ft Driemo
Finest Newcomer (Feminine)
Janet Mwandi
Khondwani
Nomalanga Judy
Norma
Ranjie Barbie
WINNER: Raycie
Finest Newcomer (Male)
Chewe Famous person
Jay Trigga
Unique Bukasa
Shokii – Mwana Chibolya
Slick Bwoy
WINNER: B Quan Phamaika
Humanitarian Award
B Movement
Abel Chungu
JK
John Chiti
Macky 2
Maiko Zulu
Sista D
WINNER: Mampi
Finest Music Producer
C Mark On The Observe
Eazy
Icon Mu Speaker
King Nachi Beats
King Tec
Magg 44
Mela Beats
Witty Beats
WINNER: T-Sean
Finest Worldwide Achievement
Cleo Ice Queen
Jay Rox
Pompi
Roberto
Yo Maps
WINNER: Sampa The Nice
Gospel Album of the 12 months
Afisobolola – Collins Coli
Coronary heart Cry – Minister Divine
Isokololeni – Joseph Zulu
Lesa Sumbulweni – Reuben Katiyo
Transfer Mountains – Olivia Kalenga
WINNER: Ichikupempula Echikulya – Enock Mbewe
Finest Feminine Artist
Christine Nkole
Cleo Ice Queen
Mampi
Sampa The Nice
Tianna
Towela Kaira
WINNER: Xaven
Finest Male Artist
Chef 187
Chester
Dizmo
Jae Money
Roberto
Yo Maps
WINNER: Chile One
Music of the 12 months
Bestie – Roberto
Cheers To The Good Instances – Vinchenzo
Eondongana Nankwe – Chester
Comply with – Triple M
Mr and Mrs – Yo Maps
Teti – Dizmo
WINNER: Keep in mind Me – Chile One
Album of the 12 months
Full Circle – Ok’Millian
I Am Her – Cleo Ice Queen
I Am On My Means – Chester
Most Wished – Y Celeb
My Hero – Yo Maps
Voice Yo Dula – Jae Money
WINNER: Eagle One – Chile One
Lifetime Achievement Award
WINNER: Danny Kaya
Particular Recognition Award
WINNER: Vice President Dr. W.Ok. Mutale Nalumango
