FULL LIST OF THE 2025 KWACHA MUSIC AWARD WINNERS!
📌 The 2025 Kwacha Music Awards were held on 29th November 2025, at Lusaka’s Mulungushi International Conference Centre, honouring over 20 outstanding winners. 🎶
From chart topping hits to unforgettable live performances, the night delivered an electrifying atmosphere,more than an awards ceremony, it was a celebration of Zambia’s cultural heartbeat and musical excellence.
đź”´PROVINCIAL CATEGORIES
1. Best Artist – Central: Broken Hill Emmy
2. Best Artist – Copperbelt: Y Celeb
3. Best Artist – Luapula: Knack Unity
4. Best Artist – North Western: Cox
5. Best Artist – Southern: Mr Crown
6. Best Artist – Eastern: Chile 84
7. Best Artist – Lusaka: Jae Cash
8. Best Artist – Muchinga: Celeb City
9. Best Artist – Northern: Muzo Aka Alphonso
10. Best Artist – Western: Ozone Africa
đź”´MAINSTREAM CATEGORIES
11. Best Folk / Indigenous Sound: Eondongana Nankwe – Chester
12. Best Dancehall / Reggae Song: Yeh Yeh – Vinchenzo ft. Mic Burner
13. Best Hip Hop / Rap Song: Dear Slapdee – Macky 2
14. Best Gospel Song (Female): Teti – Chileshe Bwalya
15. Best Gospel Song (Male): Echo Tuwila Panshi – Kings
16. Most Conscious Song: Remember Me – Chile One
17. Best R&B / Afro Fusion Song: Bestie – Roberto
18. Best Mainstream / Pop Song: Eagle One – Chile One
19. Best Band: The Glorious Band
20. Best Choir: Zambia Defence and Security Choir
21. Best Duo / Group: Peace Preachers
22. Best Collaboration: Follow – Triple M ft. Driemo
23. Best Newcomer (Female): Raycie
24. Best Newcomer (Male): B Quan Phamaika
25. Humanitarian Award: Mampi
26. Best Music Producer: T-Sean
27. Best International Achievement: Sampa The Great
28. Gospel Album of the Year: Ichikupempula Echikulya – Enock Mbewe
29. Best Female Artist: Xaven
30. Best Male Artist: Chile One
31. Song of the Year: Remember Me – Chile One
32. Album of the Year: Eagle One – Chile One
33. Lifetime Achievement Award: Danny Kaya
34. Special Recognition Award: Vice President Dr. W.K. Mutale Nalumango
🏆 KWACHA MUSIC AWARDS
Prestige | Excellence | Honour