UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the nominees
By Ano Shumba
29 Nov 2020 - 18:20
The nominees for Malawi’s 2020 Urban Music People (UMP) Awards were announced ahead of the event‘s ceremony at Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe on 19 December.
Brainlock Fam, Fredokiss, Henry Czar, Martse and Phyzix are nominated in the Best Hip Hop Act category while 6th, Eli Njuchi, Malinga Mafia, Provoice and Sean Morgan are fighting for top honours in the Best Dancehall Act category.
Keturah, Kim of Diamonds, Ritaa, Sangie and Tuno are competing for the Female Artist of the Year award. Vying for the Male Artist of the Year Award are 6th, Eli Njuchi, Patience Namadingo, Phyzix and Rash-ley.
Below is the full list of nominees:
Best Hip Hop Act
- Brainlock Fam
- Fredokiss
- Henry Czar
- Martse
- Phyzix
Best Dancehall Act
- 6th
- Eli Njuchi
- Malinga Mafia
- Provoice
- Sean Morgan
Song of the Year
- ‘Adidas’ – Martse
- ‘Chisoni’ – Janta
- ‘Follow’ – Phyzix ft. Eli Njuchi
- ‘Mapulani’ – Patience Namadingo
- ‘Ndidzasangalala’ – Rash-ley
Music Video of the Year
- ‘Yobwata’ – Suffix
- ‘Follow’ – Phyzix ft. Macia and Eli
- ‘Dadada’ – Fredokiss
- ‘Mkamwana’ – Smaks
- ‘Hi Ha’ – Saint ft. Macelba, Laynex Luther and Eshent
Album of the Year
- Alinafe – Liwu
- Dare Devilz for Life – Daredevilz
- Energy – Tsar Leo
- Gamba Season – Phyzix
- New Age – Quest
Female Artist of the Year
- Keturah
- Kim of Diamonds
- Ritaa
- Sangie
- Tuno
Male Artist of the Year
- 6th
- Eli Njuchi
- Patience Namadingo
- Phyzix
- Rash-ley
Best Gospel Act
- Gwamba
- Saxess
- Liwu
- Shammah Vocals
- Suffix
Best Female New Artist
- Amacka
- Issabel M King
- Leslie Moyo
- Mitchie Michelle
- Toriah
Best Male New Artist
- 6th
- Achina Gattah Ase
- Henry Czar
- Quest
- Rash-ley
Producer of the Year
- Blage
- Daredevilz
- DJ Brown
- Henwood
- Jay Emm
Best Duo/Group
- BrainlockFam
- Daredevilz
- G-lynx Music Group
- The Wave
- Ukali
Lifetime Achievement
- Wendy Harawa
Fashion Designer of the Year
- Ms Pearl
- Phyllis 64 Collection
- Scorpii Clothing
- Xandria
Female Model of the Year (Female)
- Bridget Matamula
- Ettah Chirwa
- Monica Mwanika
- Sinikiwe Mvula
Male Model of the Year (Male)
- Kelvin Kazako
- Miracle Suya
- Stanley Billiati
- Wongani Sibande
Best New Fashion Designer
- Phyllis64
- Cecelia Bamusi
- House of Stitches
- MG Apparel
Fashion Icon (Honorary)
- Mabel Khonje
Fashion Legend (Honorary)
- Carver Bhima
Media Legend
- To be unveiled at the Awards
Best Female TV Personality
- Priscilla Kayira
- Ruth Kulaisi
- Sharon Chirwa
Best Female Radio DJ/Personality
- Juliet Theodorah Royo
- Nicole Kamwendo
- Sharon Chirwa
Best Female Entertainment Writer
- Edith Gondwe
- Thoko Kadewere
- Yvonne Sundu
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