Full Winners List: Born & Bred Awards Relaunch After 11 Years
The Ngoma Awards roared back for a landmark 20th year this December, celebrating Zambia’s brightest creative stars. In a glittering ceremony organized by the National Arts Council, the nation’s top talents in music, theatre, fashion, and more were honored for shaping the cultural landscape.
It was a night where artistry took center stage, uniting visionaries from across the region. For the winners, it meant more than a trophy—it was a launchpad for greater influence and acclaim.
Born & Bred Awards 2024/2025 – Winners List
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Mampi
Recognition Awards
- Baska Baska – For his contribution to creating and popularizing the Dunka sound
- Sampa The Great – For taking Zambian music to the international stage
Category Winners
- Best Upcoming Female Artist – Saliya Miyanda
- Best Upcoming Male Artist – JC Kalinks
- Best Radio 4 Song of The Year – Drimz ft. Jemax – Single
- Best Female Video – Mampi ft. Bloodkid – Bad Character
- Best Dancehall/Afrobeats Video – Yo Maps – Mr & Mrs
- Best Traditional Music Video – Chester More Power – Eondongana Nankwe
- Most Conscious Music Video – Super Kena – Ture Story
- Best Gospel Music Video – Kwanda ft. Abel Chungu – The Call
- Best Zed Music Video – Chile One – So Chabe
- Best Zed Diaspora Artist – Sampa The Great
- Best Hip-Hop Music Video – 76 Drums – Big Machine
- Best Dunka Music Video – Drimz – Akamusoli
- Music Video of the Year – Yo Maps – Mr & Mrs
