Zim Hip Hop Awards 2024 Winners

The Zim Hip Hop Awards 2024 brought together the best of Zimbabwe’s hip-hop community to celebrate their outstanding achievements. Held in grand style, the event recognized artists, producers, and contributors who shaped the industry over the past year.

Here’s a recap of the big winners and highlights from this year’s awards:

Major Winners

• Best Album: N.O.P Makoni by Voltz JT

• Best Male Artist: Holy Ten

• Best Female Artist: Young Gemini

• Song of the Year: Mukoma Brian by Voltz JT (Produced by Vince Goodbeats)

• Best Newcomer: Runna Rulez

• People’s Choice: Voltz JT

Other Notable Wins

• Best Live Act: Kayflow

• Video of the Year: Jerusalema by Bagga (Produced by Nagbeats & Jax, edited by Taurai Zidya)

• Best Promoter: Noble Stylz (Bars On Bars)

• Best Hip Hop Group: Dough Major & Dingo Duke

• Best Hip Hop Hustle: Mr. Nyamz

• Best Verse (Sweet 16): RayKaz on Zazizay by Zazise

Special Awards

• Lifetime Achievement: Takefizzo – Honored for his enduring contributions to Zimbabwe’s hip-hop scene.

• Positive Social Impact: Mike Chibeh – Recognized for using hip-hop to promote positive change.

• Best Brand Supporting ZimHipHop: Moto Republik

Full List of Winners

• Best Gospel Act: REAP3R

• Spoken Word: Banshee

• Best Journalist: Plot Mhako

• Best Diaspora: Rhymeassassin

• Best Collaboration: 216Whisky – Gore (All Star Remix)

• Best Online Media: Riddim & Raps

• Best Underground Act: Donne Jovi

• Best Alternative Act: Shone

• Best Producer: Phanas

• Best Radio DJ: Lady K & PD TheGhost (The Fixx, ZiFM Stereo)

• Best Club DJ: DJ Scar

• Hip Hop Personality of the Year: Boy Nino

The Highlights

This year’s event reaffirmed the resilience and creativity of Zimbabwe’s hip-hop scene. Artists like Voltz JT dominated the evening with multiple wins, showcasing his growing influence. Holy Ten and Young Gemini further solidified their positions as key players in the industry.

Special awards like the Lifetime Achievement for Takefizzo highlighted the significance of consistent contributions to the genre. Meanwhile, Moto Republik’s recognition reflected the importance of partnerships in fostering growth within the industry.

The Zim Hip Hop Awards 2024 provided not only recognition for top talent but also inspiration for aspiring artists, cementing its role as a celebration of Zimbabwean music and culture.