
Zim: 2021 Star FM Listeners’ Choice Awards nominees announced
The nominees of this year's Star FM Listeners’ Choice Awards in Zimbabwe have been announced ahead of the virtual event on 13 March.
- Poptain received the most nominations.
Poptain leads the pack with seven nominations, followed by Nutty O and Jah Master with six and four nods, respectively.
Other nominees include AWA, Janet Manyowa, Nox, Anita Jackson and Mark Ngwazi, among others.
Below is the full list of nominees:
Best Producer
- Rodney
- Tamuka
- Levels
- Nigel Nyangombe
- Leekay
Best Newcomer
- Herman – ‘Zvandofarira’
- Fidel Country Boy – ‘Tangai Bhawa’
- Everton Mlalazi – ‘Uyingwele’
- Anita Jackson – ‘Unonzani’
- Shamiso – ‘Turn it Up’
Best Sungura Artist
- Albert Gatsi
- Somandla Ndebele
- Lucky Kumene
- Mark Ngwazi
- Tete Pipilo
Best Zimdancehall Song
- ‘Safe’ – Nutty O
- ‘Hello Mwari’ – Jah Master
- ‘Kokai’ – Nutty O ft. Poptain
- ‘Fadza Mutengi’ – Poptain ft. Allanah
- ‘Unonzani’ – Jah Master ft. Anita
Best House/Amapiano Song
- ‘Asambeni’ – Mzoe 7
- ‘Sing It Back’ – Sha sha
- ‘My Melody’ – Nox
- ‘Crowd’ – Lloyd Soul
- ‘Lujulile’ – Rose Mambo
Best Hip Hop Song
- ‘Ngeke’ – Awa Khiwe
- ‘Like So’ – Asaph
- ‘Ndini Ndinaye’ – Takura
- ‘Tsika Gas’ – GZE
- ‘Ghetto Redu’ – Holy Ten
Best African Pop Song
- ‘Zvandofarira’ – Herman
- ‘Mistake’ – Fusion 5
- ‘Kachiri’ – King 98
- ‘Maidei’ – Ishan
- ‘Ndinewe’ – Gemma
Best Song by Zimbabwean in the Diaspora
- ‘Bella Ciao’ – Solyd the Plug
- ‘My Melody’ – Nox
- ‘Kumusha’ – Charlie Kay
- ‘Watora Moyo’ – Valee Music
- ‘Sing it Back’ – Sha sha
Best Gospel Song
- ‘Uyingwele’ – Everton Mlalazi
- ‘Mwari Wakanaka’ – All for Christ
- ‘Ndinobuda Pakaoma’ – Michael Mahendere
- ‘Tariro’ – Janet Manyowa
- ‘Ndabvunza Emmanuel’ – Mambo Dhuterere
Best R&B Song
- ‘Mary-Anne’ – Nyasha David
- ‘Unozondida’ – Brian Nhira
- ‘Chengeta’ – Melissa
- ‘Goodbye’ – Hilzy ft. Sha sha,
- ‘Energy’ – Bryan K ft. Tamy
Album of the Year
- Hokoyo – Jah Prayzah
- Freeman and Friends – Freeman
- Sounds of Victory – Janet Manyowa
- The Spow – Minister Michael Mahendere
- Bhundu Pop – Ishan
Best Group
- Fusion 5 Mangwiro – ‘Mistake’
- The Jesus Project – ‘Ipapo’
- All for Christ – ‘Mwari Wakanaka’
- Vabati VaJehova – ‘Zvichanaka’
- The Breeze – ‘Wanyamalala’
Best Collaboration
- Nutty O ft. Poptain – ‘Kokai’
- King 98 ft. Diamond – ‘Kachiri’
- Poptain ft. Allanah – ‘Fadza Mutengi’
- ExQ ft. Tocky – ‘Wakatemba’
- Tamy ft. Jah Prayzah – ‘Kuteera’
Best Female Artist
- Tamy
- Shasha
- Gemma
- Awa Khiwe
- Janet Manyowa
Best Male Artist
- Nutty O
- Holy Ten
- Poptain
- Jah Master
- Mambo Dhuterere
Song of the Year
- ‘Safe’ – Nutty O
- ‘Kokai’ – Nutty O ft. Poptain
- ‘Fadza Mutengi’ – Allanah ft. Poptain
- ‘Wakatemba’ – Ex Q and Tocky
- ‘Hello Mwari’ – Jah Master
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