The wait is over. The Zim Hip Hop Awards (ZHHA) 2025 nominations have officially been announced, spotlighting the artists, producers, and creatives who shaped Zimbabwean hip hop over the past year.
The list features both rising stars and established heavyweights, reflecting the genre’s growth, diversity, and cultural impact. This year’s nominations highlight competitive categories such as Best Male, Song of the Year, Best Newcomer, and Hip Hop Personality of the Year.
Below is the full list of nominees:
1. Best Male
- Bagga
- Bling4
- Sanewav
- Runna Rulez
- Voltz JT
2. Best Female
- Noluntu J
- Yadis
- Millz Million
- Swazy
- Banshee
3. Best Collaboration
- Voltz JT ft Sanewav – Cannabis
- Mickey Black ft Holy 10, Jake Miles, Banks – Bhema Bhema
- Bling4 ft Runna Rulez – Boiz Rangu
- Scripmula ft Runna Rulez, Holy 10 – Bhururuka
- Yadis ft Hooksmith – Kepele
4. Best Hip Hop Group
- Luminous & Curtis Dee Rovar
- Briza & Klyve Beats
- Mulanation
- A99
- Benefit Tanaka & Phoenix Beats
5. Best Producer
- Nag Beats
- Calvinmadeit
- Klyve Beats
- Curator
- Caleb Beats
- Its Don’t Worry
6. Best Newcomer
- Hooksmith
- Yadis
- Briza
- Sane Wav
- Mickey Black
- Trap Dee
7. Best Brand Supporting Hip Hop
- A99
- Bulawayo Connect
- Sukhavad Apparel
- 3rd World Entertainment
- Voice of Zim Hip Hop
8. Best Album
- Kwela Initiative
- Runna Rulez – Skunyu
- Raykaz – Those Around Me
- Bling4 – Hosana
- Benefit Tanaka & Phoenix Beats – Pana Mwinga
9. Best Promoter
- Brintz & Farai
- Shoko Festival
- Bulawayo Connect
- That Boy Cader
- 3rd World Entertainment
- Shebeen Fest
10. Best Diaspora
- Tidech
- Dimitri & The Scarecrow
- Mlue Jay
- Mr Nyamz
- Mas Genesis
- Don Dada
11. Best Gospel Act
- Banshee
- Swazy
- Reap3r
- Churchboi Gee
- Teqmula
- 216 Whiskey
- Calvinmadeit
- Jason Gwanzura
12. Best Underground
- Benefit Tanaka
- Gambit Ilmind
- Leodale
- Gilmore
- Tidech
- That Boy Cader
13. Best Alternative
- Wes
- Mugaratia
- 216 Whiskey
- Banshee
- Paintafresco
14. Planet Dodger Online Media
- Riddim and Raps
- PD – Kulture Kontrol
- Mumhanzi Media
- Clout-Base
- Earground
- Zimsphere
15. Best Journalist
- Earground
- PD The Ghost
- Tawanda Chari
- Takudzwa Manando
- Malcom Mufunde
16. Song of the Year
- Sanewav – Bhimu
- Bling4 ft Runna Rulez – Boiz Rangu
- Mr Nyamz – Mutupo
- Mickey Black – Bhema Bhema
- Young Gemini – Dhe Nhanha Dhe
17. Video of the Year & Video Director
- Sane Wav – Maximal
- Mr Nyamz – Mutupo
- Bagga – Zvandinonamatira
- Scrip Mula – Bhururuka
- Noluntu J – Skelem
- Briss Mbada – I Wish
18. Best Live Act
- Bling4
- Bagga
- Paintafresco
- Noluntu J
- Sane Wav
19. Best Hip Hop Hustle
- Mr Nyamz
- Voltz JT
- Bling4
- Bagga
- Sane Wav
- That Boy Cader
20. Best Hip Hop Verse (Sweet 16)
- Yadis – Sunday Morning Cartoons
- Raykaz – Rays Insomnia
- Paintafresco – Ddnt Know
- Hooksmith – Kepele
- Malcom Mufunde – Harare
21. Hip Hop Personality of the Year
- Sane Wav
- R Peels
- Donne Jovi
- Briza
- Bling4
- Bagga
- Kurry Suave
22. People’s Choice
- Runna Rulez
- Voltz JT
- Sane Wav
- Bling4
- Bagga
- Mr Nyamz
23. Lifetime Achievement
- Stunner
24. Positive Social Impact Award
- Kwela Initiative
- Jason Gwanzura
- Mike Cibeh
- Banshee
- Voltz JT
25. Spoken Word (Poetry)
- Amartian
- Kuda Rice
- Banshee
- Sholare
- Dimitri & The Scarecrow
26. Honorary Award
- Babongile Sikhonjwa
Important Note
The ZHHA will also honor three Radio Personalities who have consistently given a home to hip hop on the airwaves over the past decade. Their names will be revealed soon—stay tuned.
