The Zim Hip Hop Awards (ZHHA) has opened nominations for its 2026 edition, with submissions accepted from 21 September to 31 October 2026.
Bling4 was among the top winners at the 2025 Zim Hip Hop Awards.
The awards recognise artists and other professionals contributing to Zimbabwe’s hip hop industry, including producers, DJs, journalists, promoters, dancers and other creative practitioners.
The eligibility period covers music and music videos commercially released in Zimbabwe between 1 November 2025 and 31 October 2026.
Entries can be submitted by artists, managers, labels, distributors, producers or other authorised representatives. ZHHA may request supporting documentation where necessary.
The fan-voted categories are Song of the Year, Hip Hop Personality of the Year and People’s Choice. These awards will be determined through public voting, subject to independent auditing.
ZHHA also presents honorary awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award, which is conferred by the ZHHA Executive Committee and is not open to public nomination.
A screening committee will verify eligibility, determine category placement and remove duplicate or non-compliant submissions. The committee will not select the winners.
According to the awards’ rules, judging is conducted independently and confidentially using the published judging criteria.
The ZHHA says its broader objectives are to recognise excellence, encourage innovation, preserve Zimbabwean hip hop culture and create sustainable opportunities for creatives.
