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