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.[1][2] The awards ceremony is usually hosted in the capital city of Zambia, Lusaka. 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.[1]

Zikomo Awards
Current: Zikomo Awards 2023
Awarded forOutstanding achievements in the entertainment industry
CountryAfrica
First awardedJanuary 10, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-01-10)
Last awarded2023

Additionally, the awards honor media personalities as well as outlets, actors, movie directors, photographers, comedians, entrepreneurs, and social media influencers, among others.[3][4][5]

Artist of the Year

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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.[6][7]

List of ceremonies

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2023

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The 2023 ceremony took place in Lusaka on 18 November 2023.

Current award categories

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Music

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  • 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

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

Fashion

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

Host Cities

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Year Country Host city Host(s)
2021 Zambia Lusaka
2022 Zambia Lusaka
2023 Zambia Lusaka

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Zikomo Awards 2023: All the nominees". Music In Africa. 2023-10-25. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  2. ^ "Eddy Kenzo leads several Ugandan talents with Zikomo Africa Awards 2023 nomination". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  3. ^ Banda, Sam (2023-10-24). "Joyce Mhango Chavula gets Zikomo Awards nomination". The Times Group. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  4. ^ Ruby, Josh (2023-11-19). "Mathew Nabwiso beats top African directors to win best movie director at Zikomo Awards 2023". MBU. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  5. ^ "Filmmaker Nabwiso crowned Director of the year at Zikomo Africa Awards". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  6. ^ Byte, Nii Smiley (2023-10-24). "Safina Haroun Nominated for Best Supporting Actress at Zikomo Africa Awards 2023". GhanaCelebrities.Com. Retrieved 2024-05-03.
  7. ^ Robi, Amos (2023-11-20). "'10 over 10' host Azeezah Hashim bags 1st international award". Pulselive Kenya. Retrieved 2024-05-03.