he moment we've all been waiting for is finally here!
This year, we celebrate excellence across 31 categories, featuring over 150 nominees who have made their mark in Malawi's music and creative industry.
Now it's your turn to make your voice count! Support your favourite artists, celebrate talent and help determine who takes home the coveted Maso Awards 2026 trophies.
🗳️ VOTE NOW: https://www.maso-awards.live/vote
Explore the detailed list of categories and nominees below, choose your favourites and cast your votes!
BEST ARTIST (MALE)
• Loiso
• Casino
• Eli Njuchi
• Praise Umali
• Joe Ikon
• Crispy Mw
• Kell kay
• Driemo
BEST ARTIST (FEMALE)
• Lady Aika
• Theresa Phondo
• Temwa
• Oana
• Maggie kadrum
• Miracle Chinga
BEST NEW ARTIST (MALE)
• Casino
• S khrizy
• Malonie Kyz
• Trinket
• Heis. Parable
• Lil Kellz
• Em EL
• BrainLock T-kas
• Troy Mob
BEST NEW ARTIST (FEMALE)
• Aura Nicole
• Oath
• Memrah
• Re Joh
• Lympie - C
• Riah Mw
BEST SONG OF THE YEAR (SINGER AND SONGWRITERS AWARD)
• Top SheILa - Casino, EM EL, Brainlock T-Kas
• Ameni - Praise Umali
• Silino - Loiso
• Sizinantole - Malonie Kyz
• Bless All - Trinket
• Kwakwana - S Chrizy ft. B2 Elite & Mr. Jubeck Madoda
• Wale – Kell Kay ft Giboh Person and Zeze
• Cross – Eli Njuchi
• Yotentha – Joe Ikon
BEST COLLABO
• 69 - Casino, Em El , T Kas
• No Silence – Trinket ft. Chizmo
• Guwa - Lill Kellz & 6th
• Wale – Kell Kay ft Giboh Person and Zeze
• Sure – Tuno & Zonke
• Thula - Phyzix ft. Home Grown Africa, Dare Devils & Cizzle
• Ntchito ndi yomweyi – S Khrizy ft. B2 Elite & Mr. Jubeck Madoda
• VIP – Eli Njuchi ft. Em El & Ca$ino
BEST ALBUM
• Maga by Eli Njuchi
• Dreams for sale by Praise Umali
• Nothern Heart by Crispy Mw
• Mphungu by Phyzix
• Son of Grace by Onesimus
• Saintrified by Saint
• Loi - Loiso
• USIPA – Ca$sino
BEST HIP-HOP ACT
• Phyzix
• Emm Zibry
• Mic Mash
• Charisma
• Macelba
• Achina Gattah Ase
• Bee Jay
• Base Cube
BEST TRAP ACT
• Casino
• Crispy Malawi
• Em El
• Lil Al
• S Khrizy
• Dirty Flo
• Troy Mob
• Brainlock T-kas
BEST DANCE-HALL ACT
• Sean Morgan
• Malinga Mafia
• Chizmo Njuchi
• Trinket
• Motte Jezz
• Major Star
BEST RNB/POP ACT
• Teddy Makadi
• Kell kay
• Driemo
• Saint
• Eli Njuchi
• Loiso
• Merchah
• Onesimus
BEST AFRO-SOUL ACT
• Praise Umali
• Teddy Makadi
• Eugine Rein
• Nathaniel Chalu Chalu
• Dr. Namadingo
• Dziko la Rei
BEST LOCAL SOUND ACT
• Gibo Pearson
• Kineo Madness
• Amidu Elan
• Fred Mw
• Symon (Machincho Handede)
• Slyc
BEST STAGE PERFOMANCE
• Joe Ikon
• Charisma
• Dr. Namadingo
• Maggie Kadrum
• Paul Kachala
• Theresa Phondo
BEST PRODUCER
• Blxck Fyxh -Utopia
• GL
• Macia
• Ayo Landie
• DJ Meggi
• Curstar on keyz
BEST MUSIC VIDEO
• Yotentha – Joke Ikon
• Wale - Kell Kay ft Zeze & Giboh Pearson
• No Gwede - Theresa Phondo
• Milli – Sean Morgan
• Uleke - Driemo
• Silino - Loiso
BEST MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR
• Seany Films
• David Major
• Director Skript
• Keong Kadango
• VJ Inno
• K Paul
BEST CLUB DJ
• VJ Ice
• DJ Nyenyezi
• DJ Mighty Virus
• DJ Maaz
• DJ Skippy
• DJ Malie
BEST GOSPEL ACT (MALE)
• Paul Kachala
• Beracah
• Shammah Vocalz
• Alex Nkalo
• Sam Mjura Mkandawire
• Blessed Msiska
BEST GOSPEL ACT (FEMALE)
• Theresa Phondo
• Miracle Chinga
• Esther Chitheka
• Shyreen
• Chisomo Chimoto
• Thoko Suya
BEST GOSPEL SONG
• Bwino Bwino - Miracle Chinga
• Dzanja lanu - Paul Kachala
• Inde by Esther Chiteka
• Zonsezi - Shammah Vocals
• No Gwede -Theresa Phondo
• Ndine - Blessed Msiska
BEST PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED ARTIST (A DINI AWARD)
• Wilton Nyirenda Muharo
• Isaiah Mkwaila
• Funghie Mutsinze
• Bonface Ndamera
• Ruth Upie Chirwa
• Saube Kandeu
BEST MODEL
• Ireen Navicha
• Thandi Chisi
• Tina Nkombezi
• Nerfetiti Ntaba
• Mayamiko Chiwaula
• Leonorah Cook
BEST MALE CONTENT CREATOR (SKITS)
• Chippie Uwah
• Jahgo Last
• John G. Mandanda
• Malumbo Ngayaye
• Shipmark
• Anduna John Chibadula
BEST FEMALE CONTENT CREATOR (SKITS)
• Tupo
• Taurai Mache Yvone
• Nicca Welensky
• Tamia Jah
• Chrissy Nyirenda
• Nya Uyu
BEST VISUAL ARTIST
• Tee Mlinga
• Enisa Kachikuni
• Eve Chisambiro
• Chimwemwe Luwanda
• Emmanuel Phale
• Madalitso Ziwaoh
BEST POET (ENGLISH)
• Yankho Seunda
• Refilwe Ntopa
• Reclaimed tha Poet
• Rudy Ruhigita
• Daniel Omar
• Tao Jeka
BEST POET (VERNACULAR)
• Robert Chiwamba
• Mlakatuli Kenson
• Raphael Sitima
• Joe Charley
• Jane Senenje
• Mlakatuli Kachingwe
THE MASO LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
• Recipiemt: TheDare Devilz
THE MASO ICON AWARD
• Recipient: Mikozi Network
THE MASO NATIONAL PRIDE AWARD
• Recipient: Malawi Women’s National Team (The Scorchers )
