8TH YARONA FM MUSIC AWARDS (YAMAs) – DRIP TILL INFINITY

Gaborone, August 22, 2023 – The highly anticipated 8th edition of the Yarona FM Music Awards (YAMAs) is all set to take place this November. After a virtual hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the YAMAs are returning in full glory with a physical attendance. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Saturday, November 11th, 2023, at Molapo Showcase Piazza. The theme for this year’s event is “Drip till Infinity.”

The YAMAs, a prominent event in the local music industry, aim to recognize and celebrate exceptional contributions by individuals within the Botswana music sector. This platform allows local musicians to gain recognition both domestically and on the international stage, thus showcasing their talent and efforts.

Owen Rampha, the General Manager of Yarona FM, emphasized the significance of the YAMAs in the local music scene. He hopes that the awards will serve as a stepping stone for winners to achieve even greater success on a global scale.

The competition is fierce across all award categories, with Chef Gustos leading the pack with an impressive seven nominations. Han C and DJ Ngwazi follow closely with five nominations each. The People’s Choice Award includes notable names like A.T.I, Han C, Jordan Moozy, William Last KRM, and Veezo View, enabling the public to vote for their favorites.

Voting for the YAMAs is now open and will continue until midnight on October 31st, 2023. Event tickets are available through Webtickets starting from August 24th, 2023. Discounts are available for purchases made via Mascom MyZaka, and early bird discounts are also available. Ticket prices range from P200 for general tickets to P5,000 for VVIP tickets for 2 people.

The success of the 8th YAMAs is made possible by the support of sponsors such as Okavango Diamond Company, Mascom Wireless, and Taurus.

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Categories and Nominees:

1. PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD:

• A.T.I (Batho Bame)
• Han-C
• Jordan Moozy
• William Last KRM
• Veezo View

2. BEST MALE SINGLE:

• Chef Gustos feat Priscilla K. – Away
• Danxelle – Distance
• Ezra Neethings – Danko
• Han-C – Sebinki
• Jordan Moozy feat Veezo View – Ginja
• Zeus Deuce – Kotsi

3. BEST FEMALE SINGLE:

• Courtney – Blue Skies
• Dj Kholii feat. Imanii – Khubule
• Kayso the eningma – Cherry Bomb
• Ms Abbey feat MELO – Wena Wareng? – Iwe
• Parmalat Barbie- XoXo
• Taffiny – Everywhere

4. BEST MALE ALBUM:

• Fella-The Beat
• Chef Gustos
• Buti On The Track
• Iem Suffocate
• WayKay Bw

5. BEST FEMALE ALBUM:

• William Last KRM
• Kiyoshima Edits
• Oska Bora Teachere
• FME – BW
• Mdu Tha Party

6. BEST AMAPIANO SONG:

• Dr. Dasu feat TEDDY WEST – Shake
• Ezra Neethings – Danko
• Haitche – What I Like
• Han-C – Sebinki
• Ms Abbey feat Melo – Iwe
• TEDDY WEST feat Thami – Gimme sum lovin’

7. BEST DJ:

• Chef Gustos
• FME – BW
• DJ Luu
• DJ EARTH
• DJ Millz
• Dj Kholii
• Dj Bunny
• DJ KMG

8. BEST RNB SINGLE:

• Courtney – Blue Skies
• Danxelle – Distance
• Jordan Moozy ft Veezo View – Ginja
• Taffiny – Everywhere
• Thomas Chilume feat Danxelle & Taffiny – All for me
• WNDR – Malibu

9. BEST DANCE SINGLE:

• De General & Amantle Brown – Go Monate
• DEEJAY BENGWAS x Lerato Modiega x EPIC Mo ft Kiyoshima Edits – Mapevha
• Dj Ngwazi91& Master KG SA Music Feat. Nokwazi Dlamini, Lowsheen & Caltonic SA – Uthando
• Dj Shawn Lee & Lioness Ratang feat Dj Kuchi – Your Love
• Sir Diamond- INT feat SUL-Q & Thato Tladi – Nkatumele
• Team Distant feat Jinger Stone – Ringtone

10. BEST HIPHOP SINGLE:

• Ban T – Morale
• M.O.D – BigFun feat SCAR – BW & HT
• Tautona Mabua – Preach
• Mista Ryan Blaze feat William Last KRM – Lit up.
• KX Legit – Back 2 Moshate
• TEDDY WEST feat Dr. Dasu – For the Money
• Zeus Deuce – Kotsi

11. BEST COLLABORATION:

• Chef Gustos feat Priscilla K. – Away
• Da QuTness feat Dramaboi, Tefo Bright & Benson Hotkeys Moyo Zululista -iLevel
• De General & Amantle Brown – Go Monate
• Dj Ngwazi91 & Master KG SA Music Feat. Nokwazi Dlamini, Lowsheen & Caltonic SA – Uthando
• Team Distant feat Jinger Stone – Ringtone dance
• WayKay Bw feat Sjuta, Rea WMNTA & Dashing Cee & Ceeka Dubula – O ne o le Kae?

12. BEST NEWCOMER:

• Courtney – Blue Skies
• Danxelle – Distance
• Dj Kholii feat. Imanii – Khubule
• KX Legit – Back 2 Moshate
• Taffiny – Everywhere
• WayKay Bw feat Sjuta, Rea WMNTA & Dashing Cee & Ceeka Dubula – O ne o le Kae?

Please note that this article includes the categories and nominees for the 8th Yarona FM Music Awards (YAMAs) scheduled for November 11th, 2023. For more information and updates, visit the official Yarona FM website or follow their social media channels.