Nyasa Music Awards
Nyasa Music Awards are Malawian music awards that were established in early 2017 to celebrate entertainers and other minorities in music, fashion and philanthropy. The annual presentation event that takes place in major cities of the country features performances by artists and they are one of the major Malawi's music industry awards. The event recognizes Malawian music from all genres, including traditional, soul, and gospel. The awards also promote culture, with the 2017 event host of an African Print party that encourages people to showcase their traditional outfits. The awards include media sister awards and its categories are split into male and female.
List of ceremonies
The 2018 inaugural ceremony was held at Comesa Hall in Blantyre. The 2019 NMA took place on December 14 at Crossroads Hotel in Blantyre, Malawi. The ceremony included fashion and media categories. Ben Wandawanda won the Fashion Icon award, and Jai Banda won the Lifetime Achievement Award.Current award categories
Music
Source:- Song of the Year
- Best Hip Hop Act
- Best Dancehall Act
- Album of the Year
- Artist of the Year
- Artist of the Year
- Music Video of the Year
- Best Gospel Artist
- Best New Artist
- Best New Artist
- Producer of the Year
- Best Duo/Group
- Lifetime Achievement
Media
Source:- Best TV personality
- Media Legend
- Best Radio DJ/Personality
- Best Entertainment writer
Fashion
- Model of the Year
- Living Legend
- Fashion Icon
- Most Fashionable Celebrity
- Designer of the Year
Recipients
List of selected recipients and years:| Category | Nominee / work | Result | Reference |
| Song of the Year | Faith Mussa Janta – Wangongole | Won | |
| Best Hip Hop Artist | Fredokiss | Won | |
| Best Gospel Artist | Faith Mussa | Won | |
| Best R&B Artist of the year | Kell Kay Kell Kay | Won | |
| Best Reggae Artist | Black Missionaries | Won | |
| Best Secular Artist | Nepman | Won | |
| Best Acoustic Artist | Faith Mussa | Won | |
| Best Producer | AK on the board | Won | |
| Best Male Artist | Tay Grin | Won | |
| Best Female Artist | Zani Challe | Won | |
| Best Afro pop Artist | Stitch Fray | Won | |
| Best Group | Zathu Band | Won | |
| Best Female Broadcaster | Jean Chalungama | Won | |
| Best Live Act | Faith Mussa | Won | |
| Best Video Director | Sukez | Won | |
| Album of the Year | Lawi – Sunset in the Sky | Won | |
| Best New Comer | Episodes | Won | |
| Best Dancehall artist of the year | Malinga Mafia | Won | |
| Best collaboration of the year | Tsidya lina – Hyphen ft Malinga Mafia | Won | |
| Best Live Act | Faith Mussa | Won |