Born & Bred Awards 2024/2025 Nominees Announced – Full List
Zambia’s most iconic music video awards make triumphant comeback with competitive nominee list
One of Zambia’s most iconic entertainment platforms is officially back! The Born & Bred Music Video Awards has announced its highly anticipated nominees for the 2024/2025 season, signaling a major boost for Zambian music culture and visual creativity.
The Comeback is Here
For years, the Born & Bred Awards set the standard for visual creativity, star power, and music industry recognition, celebrating artists with the best music videos across genres. Its comeback signals major excitement throughout the Zambian entertainment sector, putting spotlight back on quality visuals, artistic storytelling, and national talent.
Why This Matters:
- First major comeback of the prestigious award
- Focuses exclusively on music video quality and creativity
- Features both industry heavyweights and fast-rising stars
- Demonstrates competitive depth of Zambian music scene
What Makes Born & Bred Special
The Born & Bred Awards are unique because they:
- Focus on Visuals – Celebrates the creative direction and cinematography of music videos
- Industry Recognition – Judges include professionals from film, music, and entertainment sectors
- Broad Coverage – Recognizes artists across multiple genres and styles
- Community Engagement – Fans vote alongside industry experts
Competitive 2024/2025 Lineup
The recently unveiled nominee list features both chart-topping veterans and breakthrough artists, proving just how competitive and diverse the Zambian music scene has become.
Categories Include:
- Best Music Video (Overall)
- Best Cinematography
- Best Concept/Storytelling
- Best Director
- Best Visual Effects
- Breakthrough Artist (Music Video)
- Best Collaboration Video
- Best Gospel Music Video
Industry Heavyweights & Rising Stars
The competition brings together:
- Established superstars with production budgets and experience
- Emerging artists showing innovative creativity
- International collaborations with global production standards
- Independent artists proving talent transcends budget constraints
For Music Lovers & Industry Professionals
The return of Born & Bred creates excitement across multiple audiences:
For Zambian Artists:
- Platform to showcase visual creativity
- Industry recognition and credibility
- Potential collaboration opportunities
- Career momentum and exposure
For Music Fans:
- Celebrating quality visual storytelling
- Discovering new creative talent
- Voting for favorites
- Supporting Zambian music culture
For Industry:
- Investment in music video production
- Employment for directors, cinematographers, editors
- Elevating standards for visual creativity
- Strengthening Zambian entertainment ecosystem
Full Nominee List
Each category features carefully selected nominees representing the best of Zambian music video production in 2024/2025.
What Music Industry Experts Say
Industry observers note that Born & Bred’s comeback reflects growing recognition that music videos are integral to modern music industry success. In the TikTok and YouTube era, visual creativity determines a song’s reach and longevity.
Related Music Coverage
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How to Vote
Voting details coming soon. Fans will have opportunity to vote for their favorite music videos across categories, with winners announced at the Born & Bred Awards Ceremony (date TBA).
Connection to Zambian Music Excellence
Born & Bred’s return reinforces Zambia’s position as a serious music production hub. Check our related guides: “Top 20 Richest Musicians in Zambia 2025“ which features many of these award-nominated artists, or explore our coverage at zambiaguardian.com for ongoing entertainment and music industry news.
What Winners Get
Born & Bred Award Winners Receive:
- Prestigious industry recognition
- Media exposure and promotion
- Networking opportunities with industry professionals
- Platform for future opportunities
- Career momentum and credibility boost
Timeline
- Nominees Announced: Now (Week of October 2025)
- Voting Period: Dates TBA
- Awards Ceremony: Date TBA
- Live Streaming: Details coming soon
Conclusion
The Born & Bred Awards 2024/2025 comeback is a win for Zambian music culture, recognizing that quality music videos are essential to modern music success. The competitive nominee list showcases the depth and diversity of creative talent in Zambia’s music industry.
Fans, artists, and industry professionals are buzzing with anticipation as the awards season unfolds. Whether you’re voting for your favorite music video or simply celebrating Zambian creative excellence, Born & Bred’s return reinforces that quality visual storytelling matters.
Stay tuned for voting details and the exciting awards ceremony coming soon!
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