MKHMA Nomination Process Now Open

The Mzansi Kwaito and House Music awards prides itself in grooming upcoming musical talent that will continue in contributing to the success and sustainability of the Kwaito and House genres in South Africa. In our mission to make this a reality, MKHMA has made strategic plans and additions to their 2022 categories to keep up with internationally accepted standards and music trends that will cater for an awards show of its stature.

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The annual awards ceremony will be taking place on the 26th of November 2022; however, the venue is yet to be confirmed and shall be advised in due time. The awards were previously hosted successfully at the prestigious Sun City Superbowl in North West.

The Founder and CEO of MKHMA, Mrs. Perfecta Malinga encourages all artists to send in their entry forms as this is an opportunity they don’t want to miss. “I encourage all artists to send in their entry forms and make sure that they read the rules and regulation before they fill in the entry forms, as this will give them a proper guidance in avoiding disqualification. We have so many surprises hence we say, #Holla7, Ziwa7.” Says Mrs. Malinga. One of the notable changes for 2022 is that we have added 2 new categories which will be honoring upcoming producers and radio personalities for the hard work they’ve put in within the music industry and making sure that Kwaito continues to live on and the isipantsula/ isibujwa dance group category had to be brought back because yini iKwaito without abomajaivani bethu.

The Lifetime Achievement Award which was won by the late Jabulani “HHP” Tsambo in 2021, will again be awarded to one of our music legends on the night of the awards. The coveted award is presented to an individual who has contributed immensely to the development and growth of South Africa music not only locally, but also to the International market.

A total of 22 categories have been confirmed for the 7th annual Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards show, with organizers mentioning that they will be embarking on a nationwide tour to look out for young talent who will be the future stars that will be taking part in the award show.

Categories for the 7th annual Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Award Show are as follows:

Best Kwaito Artist

Best New Kwaito Artist

Best Kwaito Single

Best New Age Kwaito Song

Best New-New Age Kwaito Song

Best Radio Station That Plays Kwaito

Best House Artist

Best House Single

Best New House Artist 

Best Gqom Artist

Best New Gqom Artist

Best Amapiano Song

Best New Amapiano Artist

Best Producer

Best Group or Duo

Best Music Video

Best DJ

Most Voted Song

Best Collaboration

Best Radio Personality

Best New Producer

Best Amapantsula/ Isibujwa dance group

MKHMA Nominations 2022

Previous MKHMA winners include the late Mshoza and Mandoza, Busisiwa, Spikiri, Drencko to name a few. MKHMA is not only about awarding musicians but we also care about developing the future stars who will be carrying the Kwaito and House flame before giving it to the next generation of bright talent. Ona Leburu who was our 2018 winner of the Best Kwaito Radio Personality category while at North West University FM, has now been given a bigger role of being the host of another Kwaito show at Mahikeng FM which in 2021 enabled them to scoop for themselves the best radio station that plays Kwaito award, in the North West province.

The nomination submission date opens on the 7th of February 2022 and will remain open until the 30th of April 2022. Entry forms and rules for nomination can be found on the MKHMA website which is www.mkhma.co.za. If you would like more information about the 7th annual Mzansi Kwaito and House Music Awards, Simply get in touch with us by sending an email to [email protected] or check out all MKHMA social media platforms.

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