Malawi: 2019 UMP Media Awards nominees announced

The media segment of the UMP Awards is designed to acknowledge journalists and stakeholders who are helping to grow the music scene in Malawi. UMP previously announced the nominees for its Music and Fashion Awards, which will be held at Crossroads Hotel in Blantyre on 14 December.

“The media are a vital stakeholder in our growing music and fashion industry,” UMP Awards director Ken Zizwa. “These awards were introduced to recognise the important role played by the media and to encourage excellence in arts journalism.”

Radio DJ/Personality of the Year

• Black Jak
• Joy Nathu
• Sharon Chirwa

Club DJ of the Year (Male)

• DJ Mask
• DJ Nathan Tunes
• VJ Ice

Club DJ of the Year (Female)

• RJ the DJ
• DJ Bubblegum

Best Print Journalist (Male)

• Brian Itai
• John Chirwa
• Sam Banda Jr

Best Print Journalist (Female)

• Edith Gondwe
• Yvonne Sundu

Best Online Journalist

• Dalitso Mizaya
• Harold Kapindu
• Pemphero Musowa

TV Personality of the Year

• Luna MC
• Priscilla Kayira
• Sharon Chirwa

Photographer of the Year

• JustJerome
• Liyha Simmons 
• Zeeya Creations

Best Entertainment Graphic Designer

• Spryal
• Tawina Mbeza
• Vincent Lawkast Kasindi