Manto 7 wins again

In the inaugural awards, Chris Manto 7, who is based in Shakawe, won P50 000, beating Vee in the process, as he was voted the Most Popular Artist, as well as Best live band. The following year, the big afro-haired star lost the title to Punah Gabasiane, who scooped the Live band category.

Kwasakwasa group, 100 Percent Africa, were also the surprise winners ahead of crowd-pullers Ekentolo, famous for the hit track, Chika! However, Magdeline Lesolebe aka Charma girl, told Showbiz she was disappointed that she missed out with just a point behind a group, which looked unprepared on stage. "We remain very happy that our afro pop project is taking the country by storm.