It is that time of the year, Xitsonga Music Artists will be celebrated in November 2018. Munghana Lonene FM is hosting the 15th Edition of the Xitsonga Music Awards, old and new artists will gather and celebrate their achievements.

In this year’s event, Dr Thomas Chauke, Joe Shirimane, Benny Mayengani and General Muzka will be sharing the stage, dishing out memorable performances. See below full nominee list:




BEST XITSONGA NEW COMER ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Amu Bila
• McTrevor
• Mateki na Petunia
• Collen Rikhotso
• Khombo Shirimane

BEST XITSONGA DISCO SONG OF THE YEAR
• Joni ku fana na kaya : General Muzka
• Dyondzo Part 4 : Mbuyangwana
• Mhani : Colonel Mhlongo
• Mazinya : Henny C
• Vutomi : Sgt Dikidana

BEST XITSONGA GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR
• U tshembekile : Worship House
• Bombo ra Vakriste : The Living Rock
• A swi nga fanelanga : Pastor Lungi Ndala
• Tana Ka Yesu : Themba Nyathi
• Tana ka Yesu : Jeff Baloyi

BEST XITSONGA RNB SONG OF THE YEAR
• Romeo and Juliet : Henny C
• Ndzi vona ku cinca : Cool B
• Siku na Siku : Candy TsaMandebele
• I do : Daniel Brothers
• My Melo : Rejoinder




BEST XITSONGA HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEAR
• A mi ku yini : PH ft Sho Madjozi
• Mi nge swikoti Magaza : DMS
• Ni ti nyiketa ka wena : Mthimbani
• U nga fambi : Soshangaan
• Osson : Good Vibe

BEST XITSONGA HOUSE SONG
• Mavoko : Revolution ft Benny Mayengani
• Macucubanga : DJ Ganyani
• Tamati Soso : DJ Gami ft Xisomisani
• User busy : Mapelle ft Sho Madjozi & Near Pearl

BEST XITSONGA COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR
• Gogo Protector ft Prince Rhangani
• Nsati wa Nga MOP ft clive S & Mthimbabi
• Milorho Mgimeti ft Sunglen
• Mavoko Revolution ft Benny Mayengani
• Tamati Sauce Dj Gami ft Xisomisani

BEST XITSONGA GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR
• Snombhelani Sisters
• Russian Army
• Swiyimbeleri Swa Magaza
• Hosi yo Lungha na Shirhami Sisters
• Daniel Brothers




BEST XITSONGA FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Flora Nwa-Chauke
• Sunglen Tshabalala
• Mhan Flo
• Mhani Tshami
• Khombo Shirimane

BEST XITSONGA MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Joe Shirimane
• Mr Post
• Benny Mayengani
• Forget Makhahlele
• Henny C

BEST XITSONGA MOST POPULAR SONG OF THE YEAR
• A swi nga fanelanga : Pastor Lungi Ndala
• Coleslaw : Sunglen
• Dzengendlela : DJ Mateki na Pertunia
• Dayimani : Flora Nwa-Chauke
• Gondzo ra Vutomi : Joe Shirimane
• My Bible and I : Mr Post
• Romeo and Juliet : Henny C
• Swa ni fanela : Benny Mayengani
• Switirhi swa le Gigini : Russian Army
• Tamati Soso : Gami Swaga ft Xisomisani




BEST XITSONGA PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
…is the Producer who would have produced the winner on the Best Xitsonga Most Popular Song of the year category.

DR THOMAS CHAUKE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Benny Mayengani
• Sunglen Tshabalala
• Henny C
• Flora N’wa-Chauke

SPECIAL AWARDS
• Posthumous Award : Hasani Freddy Masingi (Matshwa Bemuda)
• Living Legend : Esta M
• Companion of Xitsonga Music : Dr Colbert Mukwevho
• Lifetime Achievement Award : Patson Chauke
• Special Recognition : Antonio Marcus