[1] The awards were established to encourage and promote the originality and the excellence in Zambian music industry for the radio airplay through recognizing, honoring, and appreciating the deserving artists.
[2][3][4] The awards are registered with the National Arts Council of Zambia and PACRA for the copyright protection.
The first Kwacha Music Awards ceremony was held in Lusaka at Mulungushi International Conference Centre on 30 September, 2017.
[7] The nominees of the awards are drawn from the fan interactions that are reflected on the radio airplay in countrywide.
[4] The awards are then determined by the polls of the public and the fans via established channels that include website, SMS, and social media.