Host cities
| Year | Country | Host city | Venue | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Zimbabwe | Harare | Zimbali Gardens | Mai Judah, V Candy |
| Star FM Music Awards | |
|---|---|
| Current: Star FM Music Awards 2019 | |
| Awarded for | The Star FM Music Awards is an annual event set to honour the radio station's outstanding musicians. |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Presented by | Star FM |
| First awarded | February 1, 2019 [1] |
| Website | https://www.starfmmusicawards.co.zw/ |
The Star FM Music Awards were established in 2019 by Star FM to celebrate outstanding musicians on their radio station. The awards are presented annually, and are broadcast live on Facebook. The annual presentation ceremony features performances by artists. [2] [3]
| Year | Country | Host city | Venue | Host(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Zimbabwe | Harare | Zimbali Gardens | Mai Judah, V Candy |
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