The 4th Annual Empire 263 Music and Arts Awards Nominees now out
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4th Annual Empire 263 Music and Arts Awards 2023 Edition in conjunction with Mr and Miss Empire 263 Valentines to happen at EastPoint (corner Sam Nunjoma & Robson Manyika, near Eastgate behind Old Fantasy Land/Movie House) on Saturday 11 February 2023.
This year our Ultimate Icon/Lifetime Award goes to Trevor Hall a.k.a. Ras Jabulani and he has just flewn back to Zimbabwe for this prestigious occasion.
“This edition had multiple people voting for their favorites to win to the extent that our WhatsApp hotline platforms crashed twice and hence the lists were not fully trimmed down this year as exact numbers could not be tallied,
“The final task for the winners will be left to the judges panel on day of event. We thank you all for making Empire 263 your number one choice and as we continue to grow with you annually since 2015 when we registered to trade we promise to become the leading entertainment and awards entity.”
2023 Theme: The stars that shine brightest when dark
Below is the full nomination list:
1. Best Male:
Ti Gonzi
Holy Ten
Freeman
Macheso
Enzo Ishal
Nutty O
R Peels
Quonfuzed
Voltz
Poptain
2. Best Female Artist:
Natasha Muz
Kikky Badass
Makhadzi
Young Gemini
Feli Nandi
Amarra Brown
Annatoria
Awa Khiwe
Noluntu J
Anita Jaxson
Gemma Griffiths
Shashl
Shingai
Black Perl
3. Best Music Producer:
Jaks
Oskid
Mikela Xclusive
Anonzi Xnder
Jusa Dementor
Levels
Wille Ndimba
Kanaboi
Tamuka
Jamal
Rodney Beats
JMP
Chiweddar
Mars
Leekay
Cymplex
4. Best DJ:
Raydizz
Zintronix
Selecta Base
Switch Base
Takie Da BigMan
Butler
Archie Banks
Shumba
Vaccna
Mox
Pro on the Mix
Simshow
Reverb7
Fugee
Tawastock
King Her
Chucknosis
Made Her Believe
5. Best Emcee/Presenter/Host:
Mc ILY
Taliban
Mc Gudo
Kharizma
Denzel Dangerous Diesel
iBlake
Fantan
Mc Tatts
Mocla
Big Dollar
Ethaton B
Blackbird
Brita
Comic Pastor
6. Best Dancer/Dance Crew/Choreographer:
Magnetic force
Flexxy Smith
Ghetto Gladiators
John Cole
Robotics
Beverly Sibanda
Monroe and the Phenomenal queens
Xpandables
Killing Giants
Break Nation
Spice Angels
7. Best promoter:
Chillspot
Selecta Base
The Ninjas
SMG
Passion Java
Chipaz Promotions
Rap City
Team Legacy
Divine Assignments
Shilz Teemney Ent
Max Mugaba
Dollarbill Entertainment
8. Best Brand Supporting Empire263:
Ninjaz Entertainment
CloutBase
Eastpoint
Taverz Media
Troy Solutions
Shilz Teemney Entertainment
DC Music
LMK INC
ZTV
Team Legacy
Delimar Media
CatKISS media
Cloutbase
Saidi xclussive
Beer Engine
RapCity
9. Best Media:
CloutBase
IBRAH Magazine
Phoenix
ZTV
Karter Media Group (woods)
Model Guide
Zim celebs
Hmetro
ZTN
TINPO
Ghetto Crown
Chronicle
Glow Media
3ktv
Slim Entertainment
10. Best Music Video:
Ka that so – Gze & Takura
Fire emoji remix – Leo Maggoz x Bling4 x Buffalo Souljah x Brian Jack x Nutty O x M Killer x Holy Ten x Kikky Badass x Voltz JT
Nharo – Hillzy
Kikky Badass – New kids on the block
Holy Ten – Mbuya vana Munya
Takura – Haarore
Winky D x Quonfuzed- XYZ
Briss Mbada – Mutadzi
Enzo Ishal – Ahoyi
Quonfuzed – Nzeve
11. Best Song:
Fire emoji remix – Leo Maggoz x Bling4 x Buffalo Souljah x Brian Jack x Nutty O x M Killer x Holy aTen x Kikky Badass x Voltz JT
Nharo – Hillzy
Takura – Goosebumps
Nyasha David x Takura – Ikoko (top top remix)
Gundamwenda – Saint Floew
Freeman x Chris Martin – Zimbabwean Queen
Lola – Ishan x Annatoria
Winky D x Shingai – Dzimba dzemabwe
Herman – Melissa
Makhadzi x Mr Brown – Chinja magear
Holy Ten x Kim Richardx – Too scared
Holy Ten x Winky x Ammara Brown – Love shouldn’t hurt
12. Best Socialite Personality:
Faith Candy
Madam Boss
Mudiwa Hood
Kikky Badass
Tawona Shadaya
Tatelicious
Lorraine Guyo
CST Chizhanje
Ginimbi Lite
Passion Java
Levels
Mai Titi
13. Best New Comer:
Saint floew
Bling4
Baba Erijah
Leo Maggoz
Brian Jack
Toksik Balaclava & TCK
Lil Ink
Suhn
Annatoria
Shingai
Roman
Prince Wamambo
Chap Moreno
Nino Sage
Drey Lasauce
Rooster
Tha Bees
Ikanah
Vixen Foxy
35 Billy
TJ The Hustler
Curtis B
14. Best Actor:
Comic pastor
Nijo
Takura Kachambwa
John Mabuyana
Briss Mbada
Tinaboi
Tinashe Amos
It’s a hit mudhara comedian
15. Best Actress:
Fadzi Gwene
Chaleen Mangweni
Annah Chibhebhi
Madam Boss
Alexandra Jayx
Mai Titi
Eunice Tava
Tadiwa Bopoto
Tapiwa Nzira
16. Ultimate Icon/Lifetime Archivement Award:
Trevor Hall aka Ras Jabulani
17. Best Entrepreneur/Business/Arts Group
The Nu Vyb (MC Tatts and DJ Butler)
Kikky Badass and Crooger
Faith Candy Beauty Care
Sky lake borehole
Triple B
Spencer Madziya
FaraMats Motors
Nash Paints
Amazon
Masofa Panze Art
Mula Nation
Mabhanditi
HKD
18. Best Model Agency:
Model guide
Xcellency Model Agency
Purpose Model Agency
DC Music Love
Sankara
Size 4
106
Shilz Teemney
United African
Scarless Image
Amazon
19. Best Live Performance Act:
Holy Ten
Ti Gonzi
Raheem Beatbox
Feli Nandi
Makhadzi
Pro Beats
Nico C
Noble Stylz
Mc Chita
Sway
R Peels
Alchemy
Dough Major
Ras Caleb
20. Best Visual Director:
Leoy V
SAP
LyteeZw
Zorro
Mitch Utah
Naboth Lee
Andy Cutta
T&T Animation Studios
Walle Timber
Grissy
SimDoc
Sorogin Sorojena
21. Best Diaspora:
Hillzy
Quonfuzed
Fucci
Pro beats
Mr Brown
Makhadzi
Shasha
Brian K
Briss Mbada
Quonfuzed
Buffalo Soldier
22. Best Music Collaboration:
Makhadzi x Mr Brown – Magear
Fire emoji remix – Leo Maggoz x Bling4 x Buffalo Souljah x Brian Jack x Nutty O x M Killer x Holy Ten x Kikky Badass x Voltz JT
Ibotso – Winky D & Holy Ten
Gze & Takura – Ka that so
Freeman x Chris Martin – Zimbabwean Queen
Ishan x Annatoria – Lola
Winky D x Holy Ten x Ammara Brown – Love shouldn’t hurt
23. Best None Musical Artist:
Raheem Beatbox
Spooger hairstyles
JayT Fashion designer
Twellings Visuals Painter
Bright K poet
24. Best Album:
Holy ten – Book of Malachi
Kae chaps- It’s not me its you
Scripmulla – Scripian 2
Stunner – Maivepiko
Saint floew – Sauna season
Freeman – David and Goliath
Nicki Genious – Ndokutendai nei
Natasha Muz – CHLOE
25. Best Dressed:
To be determined on day of event so dress to impress when you come.
26. Best Young Icon:
Herman
Andrea The Vocalist
Titi
Yung Pop
Hood Kid
Tadiwa Chinyamunjiko
Stacey Vee
Tashona
27. Best Male Model:
Kevin Apple Papi
Elsha
Benjamin Manhimanzi
Ben Chest
Tinashe Amos
Mr Super Africa
Mr Price
Marlvin Makondo
28. Best Female Model:
Chantelle Monalisa Phedde
Blantina Ashley Kagande
Yolanda Cream
Tashona
Gamuchirai Chaukura
Nicola Tigere
Shanice Tinashe Takasiwa
Shantel Pundo
Shantel Sirikwindi
Angela Dube
Asian Persuausion
29. People’s Choice Award:
Holy Ten
Kikky Badass
Macheso
Madam Boss
Nox
Baba Harare
Levels
Fantan
Seh Calaz
Voltz JT
Mudiwa
Nutty O
Roki
Killer T
30. Best Social Responsibility:
Zeb Tsikira
Mudiwa Hood
Hopewell Chin’ono
Seh Calaz
Tinashe Mutarisi
31. Best Gospel Personality:
Sebatsian Magacha
Janet Manyowa
Mudiwa Hood
N.T.A.
Makandiwa
Walter Magaya
Ezekiel Guti
Madungwe
Minister Michael Mahendere
Who do you think is going to win, comment below.
