The nominees for the eighth edition of the Yarona FM Music Awards (YAMAS) have been unveiled. The awards ceremony is scheduled for November 11 at Molapo Showcase Piazza, marking the return of in-person installments of the awards since the COVID-19 pandemic movement restrictions. The contenders were announced yesterday morning (Tuesday) at the scheduled venue for this year's installment.
The awards promise exceptional competition across all categories, bringing together some of the most distinguished artists in the nation. Accomplished producer and DJ, Chef Gusos, leads this year’s selection with seven nominations for his acclaimed track 'Away' featuring Priscilla.
Han C and DJ Ngwazi follow the lead with five nominations each. Other notable nominees are A.T.I, Jordan Moozy, William Last KRM, and Veezo View.
The sponsors for the awards encompass Mascom Wireless, Okavango Diamond Company, and Taurus. As per the organisers, the voting process for the awards has officially started and will continue until October 31 at midnight. Admission tickets for the awards ceremony are priced at P200 (standard), with P350 for the Golden Circle, P1,500 for PVIP, and P5,000 for the VIIP ticket for two.
Tickets are available via Webticket and Mascom outlets. Furthermore, the organisers have announced discounts are available for Mascom's MyZaka ticket purchases. This year’s YAMAS event will be held under the thematic motif of 'Drip Till Infinity'.
Nominees | 8th YAMAs
PEOPLE’S CHOICE SONG OF THE YEAR 1. Chef Gustos feat Priscilla K – Away 2. DJ Ngwazi & Master KG Feat. Nokwazi, Lowsheen & Caltonic SA - Uthando 3. Ezra Neethings – Danko 4. Han C – Sebinki 5. Team Distant feat Jinger Stone – Ringtone
BEST FEMALE SINGLE 1. Courtney – Blue Skies 2. Dj Kholii feat.Imanii – Khubule 3. Kaysotheenigma – Cherry Bomb 4. Ms Abbey feat. Melo – Iwe 5. Parmalat Barbie- XoXo 6. Taffiny – Everywhere
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
1. Fella 2. Chef Gustos 3. Buti On The Track 4. Suffocate 5. Way Kay BW
PEOPLE’S CHOICE ARTIST OF THE YEAR 1. A.T.I 2. Han C 3. Jordan Moozy 4. William Last KRM 5. Veezo View
BEST MALE SINGLE 1. Chef Gustos feat Priscilla K – Away 2. Danxelle – Distance 3. Ezra Neethings – Danko 4. Han C – Sebinki 5. Jordan Moozy feat. Veezo View – Ginja 6. Zeus – Kotsi
PEOPLE’S CHOICE SONG OF THE YEAR 1. Chef Gustos feat Priscilla K – Away 2. DJ Ngwazi & Master KG Feat. Nokwazi, Lowsheen & Caltonic SA- Uthando 3. Ezra Neethings – Danko 4. Han C – Sebinki 5. Team Distant feat Jinger Stone – Ringtone
BEST NEWCOMER 1. Courtney – Blue Skies 2. Danxelle - Distance 3. Dj Kholii feat.Imanii – Khubule 4. KX Legit - Back 2 Moshate 5. Taffiny – Everywhere 6. Way Kay BW feat Sjuta, Dashing, Rea WMNTA & Ceeka Dubula – O ne o le Kae?
BEST HIP HOP 1. Ban T – Morale 2. MOD (Big Fun) feat Scar & HT Tautona – 3. Ryan Blaze feat William Last KRM – Lit up. 4. KX Legit – Back 2 Moshate 5. Teddy West feat Dr Dasu – For the Money 6. Zeus – Kotsi
BEST DANCE SINGLE 1. De General & Amantle Brown- Go Monate 2. Deejay Bengwas x Lerato Modiega x EPIC Mo ft Kiyoshima Edits – Mapevah 3. DJ Ngwazi & Master KG Feat.Nokwazi, Lowsheen & Caltonic SA – Uthando 4. Dj Shwan Lee & Lioness Ratang feat DJ Kuchi – Your Love 5. SIR Diamond-int feat Sul Q & Thato Tladi – Nkatumele 6. Team Distant feat Jinger Stone – Ringtone
BEST RNB SINGLE 1. Courtney – Blue Skies 2. Danxelle – Distance 3. Jordan Moozy feat. Veezo View– Ginja 4. Taffiny – Everywhere 5. Thomas Chilume feat Danxelle & Taffiny –All for me 6. WNDR SZN – Malibu
BEST COLLABO 1. Chef Gustos feat Priscilla K – Away 2. Da Qutness feat DramaBoi, Tefo Bright & Benny Hotkeys - iLevel 3. De General & Amantle Brown – Go Monate 4. DJ Ngwazi & Master KG Feat. Nokwazi, Lowsheen & Caltonic SA – Uthando 5. Team Distant feat Jinger Stone –Ringtone 6. Way Kay BW feat Sjuta, Dashing, Rea WMNTA & Ceeka Dubula – One o le Kae?
BEST AMAPIANO 1. Chef Gustos feat Priscilla K – Away 2. Da Qutness feat DramaBoi, Tefo Bright & Benny Hotkeys -iLevel 3. DJ Levels feat Pnm 1505 & ThebeDJ –Asilale 4. DJ Ngwazi & Master KG Feat.Nokwazi, Lowsheen & Caltonic SA Uthando 5. Way Kay feat Sjuta, Rea WMNTA & Dashing Ceeka Dubula – O ne o le Kae? 6. William Last KRM – Peka Peka
BEST SOCIAL MEDIA 1. William Last KRM 2. Kiyoshima edits 3. Oska Bora Teachere 4. FME Djs 5. Mdu Tha Party
BEST POP 1. Dr. Dasu feat Teddy West -Shake 2. Ezra Neethings – Danko 3. Haitche – What I Like 4. Han C – Sebinki 5. Ms Abbey feat. Melo – Iwe 6. Teddy West feat Thvmi - Gimme Sum Lovin
BEST DJ 1. Chef Gustos 2. FME Djs 3. DJ Luu 4. Dj Earth 5. DJ Millz 6. Dj Kholii 7. Dj Bunny 8. Dj KMG
SPECIAL CATEGORIES (NO NOMINEES) 1. Hall of Fame 2. Icon Award 3. ODC Diamond Award
