Star FM Music Awards 2019

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Star FM Music Awards 2019
Date1 February 2019
LocationZimbali Gardens, Harare, Zimbabwe
Hosted byMiss V Candy
DJ Mox
Most awardsEx Q (5)
Star FM Music Awards

The 2019 Star FM Music Awards were held on February 1, 2019, at Zimbali Gardens in Harare, Zimbabwe. The awards identify musical excellence, providing a multifaceted celebration of the rich cultural diversity of Zimbabwean music.

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The 'Tsvigiri' singer took home five awards in the following categories: Best Afro Pop Song, Best Collaboration, Best Male Artist, Best Album and Most Played Song.

Janet Manyowa and Enzo Ishall won two awards each. The former emerged tops in the Best Gospel Song and Best Female Artist categories while Enzo Ishal triumphed in the Best Newcomer and Best Zimdancehall categories. Other winners with one award each are Winky D, Novuyo Sea Girl, sungura artist Alick Macheso, Jah Signal, Takura, DJ Tamuka and Jah Signal. The awards featured performances from Jah Prayzah among others.

The ceremony was sponsored by Impala Car Rentals. It celebrated Zimbabwean talent across 16 award categories, including Best Male, Best Female, Best Song and Best Collaboration. The nominees were revealed on the 22nd of December 2018 October in Harare. [1]

Winners and nominees


Song of the Year

Jah Signal - "Sweetie"

Best Male Act

Ex Q

Best Female Act

Janet Manyowa

Best Duo/Group

N.X.T

Best Diaspora Act

Kazz A.K.A Mr Boomslang

Best Newcomer

Enzo Ishall

Best Collaboration

Ex Q (featuring Freeman) – "Nzenza"

Best Producer

DJ Tamuka

Most played

Nzenza

People's Choice Award

Winky D

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