The iconic Born & Bred Awards have officially made a historic comeback after 11 long years, reigniting nostalgia and excitement across Zambia’s vibrant music industry. Once the nation’s premier platform for celebrating outstanding music visuals, the awards returned in spectacular fashion — honoring creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence among both established and emerging stars.
The revival has been met with overwhelming support from artists, fans, and industry stakeholders, marking the dawn of a new era for one of Zambia’s most celebrated entertainment traditions.
Born & Bred Awards 2024/2025 – Winners List
Lifetime Achievement Award
- Mampi
Recognition Awards
- Baska Baska – For his contribution to creating and popularizing the Dunka sound
- Sampa The Great – For taking Zambian music to the international stage
Category Winners
- Best Upcoming Female Artist – Saliya Miyanda
- Best Upcoming Male Artist – JC Kalinks
- Best Radio 4 Song of The Year – Drimz ft. Jemax – Single
- Best Female Video – Mampi ft. Bloodkid – Bad Character
- Best Dancehall/Afrobeats Video – Yo Maps – Mr & Mrs
- Best Traditional Music Video – Chester More Power – Eondongana Nankwe
- Most Conscious Music Video – Super Kena – Ture Story
- Best Gospel Music Video – Kwanda ft. Abel Chungu – The Call
- Best Zed Music Video – Chile One – So Chabe
- Best Zed Diaspora Artist – Sampa The Great
- Best Hip-Hop Music Video – 76 Drums – Big Machine
- Best Dunka Music Video – Drimz – Akamusoli
- Music Video of the Year – Yo Maps – Mr & Mrs
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