Freeman HKD leads in number of Zima nominations

Zim Now Writer

Zimdancehall artist Freeman HKD is dominating the Zimbabwe Music Awards 2023 nominations list with five nominations in various categories.

Freeman has been nominated for best album- David and Goliath, best dancehall artist, best collaboration for Zimbabwean Queen with Jamaican artist Christopher Martin, best male artist and song of the year with “Vakomana veDrip”.

Following the nominations is Feli Nandi and Gemma Griffiths with four each.

Saintfloew, Leo Magoz and Janet Manyowa have three nominations each, while Fusion 5 Mangwiro, Mark Ngwazi, Dorcas Moyo, Hillzy, Andrea The Vocalist, Ishan, Nox and Vabati VaJehova each have two nominations.

The ZIMA gala ceremony will be held on June 3 at 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare, running under the theme “Re-Imaging the Industry.”

ZIMA stated that the event will celebrate the hard work, dedication, and success of artists and professionals who have made significant contributions to the Zimbabwean music industry over the past year.

“The list of nominees showcases the brightest and the most promising stars in the music industry in 2022, and we look forward to seeing their continued success in the future.

“A point to note is that we have a few artists that definitely should be in the running but for one reason or another, they did not submit for consideration. It is important to note that one of the key rules we live by at ZIMA is that ‘No submission, no entry’.

“We also had a number of eligible entries that came in albeit after the closing of submissions. According to our rules, this is an automatic disqualification.

“Another challenge we have faced is the classification of songs into genres. Going forward we will need to work together with all stakeholders to help artists submit their works to the correct categories,” ZIMA said.

Best Group/Duo

Fusion 5 Mangwiro

Vabati VaJehova

The Vine

Indosakusa

Best Newcomer

Saintfloew

Leo Magozz

Andrea The Vocalist

Cleo Arie

Best Album

Izwi – Feli Nandi

David & Goliath – Freeman HKD

Tinosvitswa Nashe – Alick Macheso

Bvudzi Rangu Ramera – Dorcas Moyo

Best Zimdancehall

Guspy Warrior

Freeman HKD

King Shaddy

Ricky Fire

Best Sungura

Leonard Karikoga Zhakata

D.T Bio Mudimba

Mark Ngwazi

Alick Macheso

Best Afropop/Afrofusion

Feli Nandi

Gemma Griffiths

Msizkay

Ishan

Best Hip Hop

Saintfloew

Hillzy

Leo Magozz

ScripMula

Best Collaboration

Freeman HKD ft. Christopher Martin – ‘Zimbabwean Queen’

Leo Magozz & Friends – ‘Fire Emoji Remix’

Gemma Griffiths ft. Enzo Ishall – ‘Huya Tinamate’

Ishan ft. Annatoria – ‘Lola’

Best Contemporary Gospel

Andrea The Vocalist

Everton Mlalazi

Janet Manyowa

The Vine

Best Male Artist

Mark Ngwazi

Freeman HKD

Saintfloew

Leo Magoz

 Best Female Artist

Dorcas Moyo

Janet Manyowa

Feli Nandi

Gemma Griffiths

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