Namibian Annual Music Awards

Namibian Annual Music Awards
Namibian Annual Music Awards
Awarded for Outstanding achievements in the Namibian music industry
Country Namibia
First awarded 2011
Official website http://www.nama.com.na/

The Namibian Annual Music Awards, (NAMA), exist to recognize accomplishment in the Namibian recording industry by celebrating those groups and individuals who have excelled in the past year. The awards were introduced to replace the Sanlam-NBC Music Awards.

The first ceremony of the Namibian Annual Music Awards will take place in May 2011 in Windhoek, Namibia.

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Nomination Process

  • Artists enter themselves in categories of choice at no charge.
  • Namibian Annual Music Awards open for entry on 28 January 2011. The closing date for entry is on 25 February 2011
  • Entries received are then screened for compliance with the rules and also to ensure that the entries were submitted in the correct category. The purpose of this process, known as vetting, is to ensure that each entry is eligible and not at risk of disqualification later. The Steering Committee of the Namibian Annual Music Awards will perform this function. No artistic or technical judgments are made about entries at this stage.
  • Qualifying entries are sent to the judges
  • Entries are forwarded to the judges who adjudicate according to defined guidelines, applying the assessment criteria for each category, their expert knowledge of artist, music, the market and in general to determine the Nominees in the various categories.
  • All the categories in the awards, with the exception of Non-voting category, are adjudicated by a panel of judges. Generally speaking, there is a different panel for each category, but depending on the particular expertise of a judge, such a judge may serve on more than one panel. The panel of judges is reviewed annually. They are selected for their expertise in their respective fields.
  • Final nominations are announced at Nomination Launch
  • Final judging processes commence to determine the winners in the various

Categories

Below is the full list of categories available at the Namibian Annual Music Awards.

  • Best Afrikaans
  • Best Damara Punch
  • Best Oviritje
  • Best Shambo
  • Best Soukous/Kwasa
  • Afro Pop (incl. Township Disco)
  • Best Collaboration
  • Best Gospel
  • Best Kwaito
  • Best R&B
  • Best Rap/Hip-hop
  • Best Rock/Alternative
  • Best House
  • Best Reggae
  • Best Kizomba
  • Best Instrumental (incl. Jazz)
  • Best Acapella
  • Most Disciplined Artist
  • Best Group or Duo
  • Best Newcomer of the Year
  • Best Single/Non Album
  • Best International Achievement

Winners

2011

  • Best Afrikaans: Lownan - "Wambo Seun"
  • Best Damara Punch: !Oubasen - "Ander donkie"
  • Best Oviritje: Pouua Concert Group - "Ekuva"
  • Best Shambo: Tunakie-Naghelo
  • Best Soukous/Kwasa: Ndilimani Cultural Troupe - "Ndilimani"
  • Best Afro Pop (incl. Township Disco): Uno Boy - "Take It Easy"
  • Best Collaboration: Stefan Ludik - "Black girl White Boy"
  • Best Gospel: D-Naff - "Jesus Oteya"
  • Best Kwaito: Gazza - "Penduka"
  • Best R&B: Berthold - "Friends with Benefits"
  • Best Rap/Hip-hop: Jericho - "He ta Pate"
  • Best Rock/Alternative: Stefan Ludik - "Kick it Up A Gear"
  • Best House: Award withdrawn from Lady May for controversial behaviour
  • Best Reggae: MN Johnson - "I Fear No Evil"
  • Best Kizomba: Atushe - "Meme"
  • Best Instrumental (incl. Jazz): Flamingo - "Oudjenda"
  • Best Acapella: Mighty Vocals - "Amen"
  • Best Traditional: Erna Chimu - "Telewaniba"
  • Best Group or Duo: Gal Level - "Ohole"
  • Best Newcomer of the Year: Berthold
  • Best Single/Non Album: Ru "Million Dollar Chick"
  • Best Music Video: Gazza - "Shukusha"
  • Best Song of the Year: The Dogg - "Jabule"
  • Best Male Artist: Jericho
  • Best Female Artist: Gal Level
  • Best Album: Gal Level (Next Level)
  • Best Producer: Araffat
  • Best International Achievement: Eez
  • Most Disciplined Artist: Uno Boy
  • Lifetime Achievement Award: The late Jackson Kaujeua

Sponsors

The Namibian Annual Music Awards is proudly sponsored by MTC and NBC and co-Sponsored by:

See also

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