Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards: Zola 7 to receive special awardZola 7 is set to be honoured at the 7th annual Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards on 26 November. Take a look at the list of nominees.
by Naledi de Wee
30-06-2022 20:57
in Music
Zola 7 is set to be honoured at the Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards. Image via Facebook: Bonginkosi Zola 7 Dlamini
One of South Africa's most loved kwaito legends will be honoured at the seventh annual Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards set to take place on 26 November. According to Daily Sun, Bonginkosi Dlamini, popularly known as Zola 7, will receive a special award at the ceremony for his contribution to the industry.
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The rapper and kwaito star has had a rocky year. In March, Zola 7 made headlines after a video of him looking frail went viral and fans flocked together to donate money to the diabetic star.
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SEVENTH ANNUAL MZANSI KWAITO AND HOUSE MUSIC AWARDS The Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards recognise artists who have contributed greatly to the kwaito and house genres in South Africa.
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In 2021, the likes of Mampintsha, DJ Cleo, and Trompies were among those who were nominated.
The nominees for the Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards were announced at a ceremony on 16 June at the Soweto Theatre in Gauteng. The ceremony was hosted by poet Ntsiki Mazwai and radio presenter Azola Mlota.
Speaking to Daily Sun, Mzansi Kwaito House Awards CEO Perfecta Malinga said this year the awards received a record-breaking number of entries.
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This event came at the right time when everybody, especially in the music industry needed something to lift their spirits after the lockdown and the losses we suffered as the creative arts industry, said Malinga.
FULL LIST OF NOMINEES BEST KWAITO ARTIST Anaconda
Simply Eugene
Mrijo The Havock
Mrow Lepantsula
BEST NEW KWAITO ARTIST Jovislash
De Original Careless
Appsolype
Monde GP
BEST HOUSE ARTIST Zakes Bantwini
Micasa
Nomcebo Zikode
Soulful G
BEST NEW HOUSE ARTIST Marcia Paris
Mike Morgan
Sphe
Siso Em
BEST NEW NEW AGE KWAITO ARTIST Strings Makoya
Major King
TDK Original Makased
Bugzito
BEST NEW GQOM ARTIST DJ Manlucio
Leftezzy
Master MPZ
Kay Da Prince
BEST RADIO STATION Jozi FM
Ukhozi FM
Radio 2000
YFM
BEST DJ DJ Shimza
DJ Roger Goode
DJ Clock
DJ Christos
BEST AMAPANTSULA/SBUJWA DANCE GROUP Sgoob Kwela Wa Lepantsula
Ghetto Revolution
Y2K Pantsulas
Hero Fire Pantsulas Dogs
BEST HOUSE SINGLE Zakes Bantwini featuring Kasango Osama
Prince Kaybee featuring Idd Azizz Tayari
Heavy K featuring Drumetic Boys and Malumnator Asbuyeli
TNS and Kasango featuring Bukeka Sikelela
BEST AMAPIANO SONG Qmark & Tpzee featuringAfriikan Papi - Paris
Killa Kau- Amaneighbour
Kabza De Small - Woza
Dj Maporisa & Tyler Icu ft Madumane, Mpura, Daliwonga & Visca - Izolo
BEST GQOM ARTIST Dladla Mshunqisi
Worst Behaviour
T-Man
DJ Lag
BEST PRODUCER DJ Maphorisa
DJ Tira
Kabza De Small
Tweezy
BEST GROUP/DUO Black Motion
Mi Casa
Mafikizolo
Alaska
BEST NEW PRODUCER Bondas
Skhumba De DJ
DJ Spetla
Xhosa Vibe
BEST COLLABORATION Major League DJz, Abidoza featuring. Costa Titch, Reece Madlisa, Mr. Jazziq, Zuma Ayeye
By Heavy K ft. Soulstar And Mo-T Wami Forever
Khula ft Niseni Bello No Gallo
DJ Maphorisa & Tyler Icu, ft Madumane, Mpura, Daliwonga & Visca - Izolo
BEST NEW AMAPIANO ARTIST Frey Music
Funda T
Ndofaya
Taminology
BEST RADIO PERSONALITY Mpho Culas Nyama- Cut FM
Lucky Delitet Moeletsi - Jozi FM
Vee Mthembu & Refiloe Motsei -Jozi FM
Vincent Sthenic Sibiya - Soweto FM
BEST MUSIC VIDEO William Last Krm ft Takunda - Iy-Yi (Official Music Video) Mizdawi
Prince Kaybee ft. Nokwazi Ebabayo
Zakes Bantwini ft. Kasango Osama
Khula ft Niseni Bello No Gallo
BEST KWAITO SINGLE Vukani & Nkiyase - Ingoma
Billy The Queen ft Emza & Professor- Stha
Blacklez & Chad Da Don ft Taminology - Nkaojola 2.0 Remix
Spijojo ft Drencko - Father God
BEST NEW AGE KWAITO SONG Phalafala, Vintilage Sa ft Thabo Bash & Slievas Imali
Abidoza ft Boohle & Cassper Nyovest- Umjolo
Simply Eugene Sizodlala La
Pencil, Ricky Rick, Villa - New Age Kwaito
MOST VOTED SONG Zakes Bantwini ft. Kasango Osama
Heavy-K ft. Drumetic Boyz And Malumnator As'buyeli
Black Motion ft. Tosh The Journey
Prince Kaybee ft. Nokwazi Ebabayo
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Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards: Zola 7 to receive special awardZola 7 is set to be honoured at the 7th annual Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards on 26 November. Take a look at the list of nominees. 
