Zikomo Africa Awards are
Zambian awards established in early 2021 to celebrate organisations, entertainers and other minorities in music, film, philanthropy and fashion in Zambia and other African countries.
The awards ceremony is usually hosted in the capital city of
Zambia,
Lusaka
Lusaka (; ) is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Zambia. It is one of the fastest-developing cities in southern Africa. Lusaka is in the southern part of the central plateau at an elevation of about . , the city's population was ab ...
. They are one of the major Zambia's awards and they also promote culture as well as encourage people to showcase their talents. The awards categories are split into male and female. The awards also recognize humanitarians who are helping the needy in communities. The votes by the public and organisations are cast via their website in Zambia as well as across the African continent.
Additionally, the awards honor media personalities as well as outlets, actors, movie directors, photographers, comedians, entrepreneurs, and social media influencers, among others.
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). The criteria follow votes by the general public as having the highest audience appeal, online streaming, popularity and radio play.
List of ceremonies
2023
The 2023 ceremony took place in Lusaka on 18 November 2023.
Current award categories
Music
*Female of the Year
* Male of the Year
* Best Duo/Group
* Lifetime Achievement
*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
Media
* Media Legend
* Best Radio DJ/Personality
* Best Entertainment writer
* Best TV personality
Fashion
*Most Fashionable Celebrity
* Designer of the Year
* Model of the Year
*Living Legend
* Fashion Icon
Host Cities
See also
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Nyasa Music Awards
Nyasa Music Awards are Malawian music awards that were established in early 2017 to celebrate entertainers and other minorities in music, fashion and philanthropy. The annual presentation event that takes place in major cities of the country fea ...
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List of Malawian awards This is a list of the various award ceremonies held in Malawi to reward people in the entertainment, arts, football, fashion, entrepreneurship and other sectors.
* Maso Awards
* Nyasa Music Awards
* UMP Awards
The Urban Music People (often ...
References
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African music awards
Lifetime achievement awards
Annual events in Malawi
Annual events in Zambia
Malawian music awards
Zambian music awards