During its establishments in the early 1990s, the awards had been primary aiming at recognizing and honouring the contributions of Malawian musicians towards the advancement and enrichment of the nation's music scene.
The events serve as a platform to celebrate the talents and achievements of Malawian artists who have played vital roles in shaping and expanding the local music.
The nomination process typically starts with a call for entries, where artists and industry professionals submit their work for consideration.
A panel of judges then reviews the submissions and selects the top nominees in each category.
The awards ceremony typically takes place in May or June and features live performances by nominated artists, special guests, and presentations of awards to the winners.