Nyasa Music Awards

[3] The event recognizes Malawian music from all genres, including traditional, soul, and gospel.

The awards also promote culture, with the 2017 event host of an African Print party that encourages people to showcase their traditional outfits.

The 2019 NMA took place on December 14 at Crossroads Hotel in Blantyre, Malawi.

List of selected recipients and years: Janta – Wangongole (2018) Kell Kay (2017) On 29 March 2018, the Nyasa Music Awards faced public criticism when it selected the South African television personality Somizi Somgaga Mhlongo to host the year’s awards.

[12] Homophobic Malawians slammed the awards choice as the host is known to be openly gay.

The 2019 annual ceremony took place at BICC (pictured) in Lilongwe