The Zimbabwe Hip Hop Awards (ZHHA) are officially back for their 14th edition, set to take place in December 2024 (exact date to be announced).
According to Aldrian Beefy Harrison this year’s ceremony will be a hybrid event, featuring both a virtual component and a live, in-person celebration.
As the leading platform for Zimbabwean hip hop and Africa’s first and most prestigious hip hop awards show, the ZHHA remains dedicated to empowering young musicians. They achieve this by celebrating and acknowledging local talent across various hip-hop subgenres, using the power of popular culture and media to inspire and motivate aspiring artists. The awards show continues to gain recognition, attracting the attention of international media outlets and artists.
Here’s what’s new for ZHHA 14. House of Arts Association Partnership: The ZHHA is proud to announce a new partnership with the House of Arts Association. They will be responsible for managing and curating the awards show brand moving forward.
New Award Category: Get ready to hear the power of words! A brand new category for spoken word artistry has been introduced this year.
Submissions Open: Calling all aspiring hip-hop artists. Submissions for the ZHHA 14 are officially open.
Performer Submissions: Artists interested in showcasing their talent at the awards ceremony can submit their biographies and performance proposals to info@zimhiphopawards.co.zw. Stay tuned for exciting announcements regarding additional partnerships coming soon
The ZHHA will continue its tradition of honoring musical excellence and creativity within the Zimbabwean hip-hop scene. Winners will receive the coveted golden gong,
“Building on its successful past, the ZHHA 14 promises to be a vibrant and electric celebration that will further solidify Zimbabwe’s hip-hop and music industry on the global stage. Get ready for a night of glitz, glam, and recognition of the best that Zimbabwean hip hop has to offer,” said Harrison
THE ZHHA14 IMPORTANT DATES
Media Launch
Monday 30 September 20204
Opening of Entries
Monday, 30 September 2024
(submission via our website and physical centres to be announced)
Closing of Entries
Friday 1 November 2024
Adjudication
Monday 4th november – Friday 15th November 2024
Nominees Announcement and
Monday, 18th November 2024
Zim Hip Hop Awards 2024
TBA(December)
THE AWARDS CATEGORIES
1. Best Male
2. Best Female
3. Best Collaboration
4. Best Hip Hop Group
5. Best Producer
6. Best Newcomer
7. Best Brand Supporting Hip Hop
8. Best Album
9. Best Promoter
10. Best Diaspora
11. Best dance act
12. Best Radio DJ
13. Best Club and event dj
14. Best Gospel Act
15. Best Underground
16. Best Alternative
17. Planet Dodger Online Media
18. Best Journalist
19. Song of the year
20. Video of the year & Director of the year
21. Best Live Act
22. Best Hip Hop Hustle
23. Best Hip Hop verse sweet 16
24. Hip Hop personality of the year
25. People’s Choice
26. Lifetime achievement
27. Positive social impact award
28. Spoken word
