Call for entries: 2020 Zimbabwe Music Awards

The ZIMAs will recognise music that was commercially released in Zimbabwe between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2019.

Interested artists should submit their nominations here.

The submission deadline is 31 December.

Eligibility

Entrants are advised to read the ZIMAs rules before making a submission.

“The ZIMAs exist to recognise accomplishments in the Zimbabwean music and recording industry, by honouring and celebrating those groups and individuals who have excelled in the relevant entry or qualifying period,” the organisers said. “There are no fees payable in order to enter the ZIMAs 2020. This position remains in force until further review or notice.”

Below are all the categories:

Top five categories

• Best Female Artist of the Year
• Best Male Artist of the Year
• Best Group/Duo of the Year
• Best Newcomer of the Year
• Best Album of the Year

Genre categories

• Zimdancehall
• Sungura
• Hip Hop
• Afropop
• Contemporary Gospel
• Traditional Gospel
• R&B & Soul
• Jazz
• Dance (House/Gqom/Kwaito/EDM)
• Tshibilika
• Traditional Folk (Chinyakare/Chimurenga)
• Traditional Folk (Ezomdabu/Imbube)
• Best Alternative

Special categories

• Zim Icon Award 1
• Zim Icon Award 2
• Lifetime Achievement Award
• Best International Zimbabwean Artist
• Best Collaboration
• Best DJ
• Best Promoter
• Best Corporate Sponsor
• Top Downloaded Song of the Year

Technical categories

• Best Music Video
• Videographer of the Year
• Producer of the Year
• Engineer of the Year

Public vote category

• Song of the Year

Visit the ZIMAs official website for more information.