Maso Awards are Malawian music award show that was established in early 2019 to celebrate entertainers and other minorities in music, film, philanthropy and fashion. The event takes place in Malawian major cities and it is featured by performances from artists. They are one of the major Malawi's local music industry awards. The awards recognizes Malawian music from all genres, including gospel. The awards also promote culture and encourages people to showcase their talents. The awards categories are split into male and female.

History

The Maso Awards started in the early 2019 by the Maso Enterprises aiming at promoting of local music talents within the country. The CEO of the awards is Augustine Mukisi. The winners receive a gold-plated statuette. BINGU INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE CENTER

Artist of the Year

The ''Artist of the Year'' award is the highest and most prestigious of the awards given at the event given to the artist(s) following votes by the general public as having the highest audience appeal, online streaming, popularity and radio play. To be chosen as the artist of the year, the artist must have a released hit single/album during the year under review to be eligible.

List of ceremonies

2019

The 2019 inaugural ceremony took place in Blantyre.

2021

The 2021 physical events took place in Lilongwe on 17 December 2022 after two years of holding the events online. The Maso Awards had over 13 categories. The Male Best upcoming of the year awards were given Driemo while the female was Niekay. The Best album award went to Phyzix for his album titled "Flaws". The Lifetime achievement were given to Lucius Banda, among other winners and categories.

2022

The 2022 Awards were expanded and had 16 more categories with at least 10 non-musical. The awards took place in Blantyre at Amaryllis Hotel on 26 November.

2023

The 2023 ceremony took place at Bingu International Conference in Lilongwe where more than 135 artists were nominated in 35 categories for the awards. Out of the total of 35 categories, 32 were permanent where as three were temporary with their addition to reflect the theme of the awards. Among the winners were Sir Paul Banda who took home the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Maso Humanitarian Award for the social media influencer were given to Pemphero Mphande.https://www.maravipost.com/maso-awards-set-for-november-25/ Among notable artists that won were Zeze Kingstone among others.https://malawi24.com/2023/11/26/zeze-kingston-wins-male-artist-of-the-year-at-maso-awards/

Current award categories

Music

*Best New Female Artist * Best New Male Artist * Song of the Year * Best Hip Hop Act * Video of the Year * Best Gospel Artist * Producer of the Year * Best Dancehall Act * Album of the Year * Female of the Year * Male of the Year * Best Duo/Group * Lifetime Achievement

Media

*Best Radio DJ/Personality * Best Entertainment writer * Best TV personality * Media Legend

Fashion

*Most Fashionable Celebrity * Designer of the Year * Model of the Year * Living Legend * Fashion Icon

Host Cities

Recipients

List of selected recipients and years:

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Nyasa Music Awards African music awards Awards established in 2019 Lifetime achievement awards 2019 establishments in Malawi Annual events in Malawi Malawian music awards