The Music and Arts Society (MASO) has officially announced the nominees for the 2025 MASO Awards, celebrating the best in Malawi’s music, film, fashion, and creative arts industries.
This year’s nominations highlight the growth and diversity of the country’s entertainment scene — from chart-topping musicians and rising digital creators to fashion designers and filmmakers.
🎤 MUSIC CATEGORIES
- Best Artist (Male)
Namadingo, Onesimus, Eli Njuchi, Teddy Makadi, Joe Ikon, Kell Kay, Driemo, Praise Umali - Best Artist (Female)
Lady Aika, Sangie, Theresa Phondo, Temwa, Jetu, Sife Mw - Best Upcoming Artist (Male)
Top Tik, Joe Ikon, Lyvwa, Chain Oh Abebu, Eugine Reign, Loiso, Ajuh Guffi, Viddix - Best Upcoming Artist (Female)
Naerae, Christar Kyla, Oath, Annette Nandine, Morale The Rapper, Tink Oana, Rossetta, Stacey - Best Song
“Tuli” – Namadingo
“Aumvere Fungo” – Waison Makalamu & Various Artists
“Pangolin” – Jetu
“Magini” – Driemo
“Tabwera” – Onesimus
“Chedwa” – Ajuh Guffi
“Composure” – Eli Njuchi
“By Faith” – Lady Aika - Best Collabo
“Ndikubereka” – Trappy Beats & Cizzle
“Khalidwe” – Lulu & Driemo
“Nkhawa Ndilibe” – Joe Ikon, Aidfest & Kineo
“Nditayenda Nanu” – Theresa Phondo ft. Namadingo
“Sinzapanganso” – Kell Kay ft. Macelba & Achina Gattah Aise
“Composure” – Charisma ft. Zeze Kingston
“Jah Bless” – BeeJay & Ace Jeezy ft. Daredevils
“Superstar” – Chizmo, K Banton, Ace Jizzy, Bee Jay & Veda Njuchi - Best Album
“Cifu” – Eli Njuchi
“Maluba” – Merchah
“With Love Makadi” – Teddy Makadi
“20 Somethings” – Praise Umali
“Files” – Toast
“The King Against the World” – Med C
“Udikirebe” – Amidu Ellan
“Lameki” – Provoice
“Faith + Hope + Love” – Theresa Phondo - Best Music Video
“Lawi” – Eugine Reigns
“Pray for Me” – Theresa Phondo ft. Praise Umali
“Ndatopa” – Kell Kay
“Sikoyamba” – Afana Ceez
“Magini” – Driemo
“Cigarette” – Onesimus
“How Are You?” – Mic Mash
“Tuli” – Namadingo - Best Producer
Richard Billy, J Mass, Chawa Beats, Cuff B, Tricky Beats, BFB, Savage, DJ Megi - Best Music Video Director
Seany Films, Keong Kadango, Twice P, Staffa Awash, Ron Cz, VJ Ken, Director Tonney, Director Kante - Best Gospel Act (Male)
Kelvin Sings, Paul Kachala, Beracah, Alex Nkalo, Simplice Bless, Madalitso Banda - Best Gospel Act (Female)
Miracle Chinga, Theresa Phondo, Shyreen, Chisomo Chimoto, Masintha Women’s Choir, Likiliki Ladies - Best Gospel Song
“Wake Wake” – Great Angels Choir
“M’modzi” – Miracle Chinga
“Kuyenda Nanu” – Theresa Phondo ft. Namadingo
“Chilengedwe” – Likiliki Ladies
“Jehovah” – Kelvin Sings
“Takulandirani” – Masintha Women’s Choir
“Kungoyamika” – Chisomo Chimoto - Best Duo/Group
Aidfest & Kineo, Trappy Beats & Cizzle, Mzuzu Mafia, Tadala & Tsagonja, Black Missionaries, Zacks Chihana & Prophet Habakuku - Best Club DJ
Mighty Virus, DJ Happy, DJ Boo, DJ Bubblegum, Sindi Sound, DJ Maaz - Best Hip-Hop Act
Crispy Malawi, Toast, Charisma, Mic Mash, BeeJay & Ace Jizzy, Emm Zibry, IKK, Phyzix - Best Afro Soul Act
Dr. Joram, Lawi, Praise Umali, Nathaniel Chaluchalu, Maggie Kadrum - Best Local Sound Act
Amidu Elan, Gibo Pearson, Madalitso Band, Aumvere Fungo by Waison Makalamu, Fred Mw, Sife Mw - Best Dancehall Act
Malinga, Sean Morgan, Chizmo Njuchi, Med C, Bieg Man, Pro Voice, Kellie Devine, Veda Njuchi - Best RnB & Pop Act
Bucci, Onesimus, Kell Kay, Eli Njuchi, Teddy Makadi, Driemo, Qaso, Merchah - Best Stage/Live Performance
Bucci, Charisma, Joe Ikon, Temwa, Maggie Kadrum, Namadingo, Mic Mash, Fada Moti - Best Southern African Performance
Scot Maphuma, Makhadzi, Amanda Black, Nkosazana Daughter, Emmo, Yo Maps, Pompi
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🎬 FILM CATEGORIES
- Best Actor
Innocent Manyera (Nikalagwa), Tumpa Nigel Ntaya (Phwedo), Amos Nsekandiana (Jaliwa), Eugine Madede (M’burundi), Edwin Chonde, Pleasant Theodore Banda - Best Actress
Tapika Singini, Desire Namachotsa, Sophie Mponda, Sangie, Sibusiswe Chasweka, Joyce Chavula - Best Feature Film
Maula Prison, The Gunless Soldier, Justice, The Hard Way - Best Film Series
Issues, Pa Mango Lodge, Usauver, The Trap Series, Mdyangu, Agent Lwando
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đź’… FASHION CATEGORIES
- Best Fashion Designer
Qanary & Rich Baby, Ruth Chirwa, Xandria, Uppie Designs, Ranks45, Dolphin, Miss Pearl - Best Model (Male)
Daniel Chikaipa, Hackson, A1 Autum, Landry, Cremora, Edwards Davis - Best Model (Female)
Monalisa Kafuwa, Nefiti Ntaba, Small Wife, Edith Mafubza, Thandie Chisi, Trintas, Xania
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🎨 VISUAL ARTS & POETRY
- Best Visual Artist (Male)
Chimwemwe Luwanda, Madalitso Ziwaoh, Jethro Longwe, Nyangu Chidola, Lovemore Chimpanga, Elis Singano - Best Visual Artist (Female)
Tee Mlinga, Nataliah Provah, Mable Tikhala Wasi, Amabel Banda, Vanessa Maganga, Alinafe Chapungu - Best Graphic Designer
Moze Arts, Martin Chakwawa, Half Past, Smart Kayira, William Chiwanda - Best Event Photographer
Amuna Chisale, Moses Sephasie, Ron Cz (Red Ink Media), Martin Kadewere, Script, Joe Chirambo - Best Dancing Group
Adobe Dance Crew, Invisible Dance Crew, Real Victory Dance Crew, Beginners Dance Crew, 7 Arts, The Gap Connection - Best Poet (Vernacular)
Joel Charley, Mlakatuli Kenson, Rajab Anussa, Anoyi The Poet, Jane Senenje, Yona Mlakatuli Gondwe - Best Poet (English)
Refilwe Ntopa, Monalisa Alfonso, Vanessa Kameza, Dark Shadow, Tchu Chisiza, Ponell Bangula
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📱 CONTENT CREATION & MEDIA
- Best Content Creator (Male)
Chippie, Abba M’bangali, Tricky Nkhata, Spanner Malawi, Mahempe, Ma-IdyAbles - Best Content Creator (Female)
Mariam Angel, Taurai Mache Yvone, Tupochere, Yuki Mataya, Hanareen Doness, Yo Bouy Spi - Best Rising Content Creator
Janah Boy, Ken Alufisha, Chriss Jay, Jupepe, Prince Rice, Tommy Shadow - Best Media Personality (Digital & Traditional)
Catherine Maulidi, Brian Banda, Leah Malekano, Victor Daffrece, Joab Chakhaza, Nya Uyu
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🎓 INSTITUTIONAL CATEGORY
- Best Pro Arts University/College
NRC, UNIMA (Chanco), LUANAR (Bunda), MUST, MUBAS, Domasi College
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🏅 HONORARY CATEGORIES
- MASO Lifetime Achievement Award – Mr. Jai Banda (Founder, Entertainers Promotion)
- MASO Humanitarian Award – Dr. Shepherd Bushiri (Founder, ECG The Jesus Nation)
- MASO Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year – Mr. Richard Chirwa (Founder & CEO, Fadeth Furnishers)*
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This year’s MASO Awards recognize the breadth of Malawi’s creative industry — from top musicians and filmmakers to designers, poets, and digital creators — a true celebration of the nation’s rising stars and industry trailblazers.
