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- ↑ 2019 Ngoma Awards Full List Of Winners, Zambian Observer, 9 December 2019.
- ↑ Ano Shumba, Zambia: 2019 Ngoma Awards announce winners, Music in Africa, 10 December 2019.
- Ngoma Awards 2019: Guidelines and Procedures for the Ngoma Awards
- Vice President Lupando Mwape honored, Zana, 4 December 2004
- Matongo Maumbi, 2005 2005 Ngoma Awards Ceremonies a Disgrace, Lyrics Africa, 6 December 2005
