October 2, 2017
Mpho Musowa - Nyasa Times 2 Comments
Urban Music People Awards nominations have officially been opened as of Sunday 1st October.
Rebranded Urban Music People
Ndefeyo Entertainment, organizers of the annual music celebrations say the 17 categories will be voted by the public.
Voting closes on October 12 with the nominees being announced at the UMP Fashion Night on October 15 at the Underground Park in Blantyre.
The gala event will be held at Bingu International Convention Centre on November 18 and the Festival on November 19 at Blantyre Sports Club with South African multi award winning rapper EMTEE as main headline act.
According to a statement seen by this publication the public votes will be weighed with those of judges.
These judges are panel of industry experts on Malawi urban music. Further scrutiny has been put by invitation of professional auditors.
The public can vote by texting 9393 for Telekom Network Malawi PLC subscribers and 2885 for Airtel Malawi subscribers.
The text voting code is UMP followed by category and the name of the artist you are voting for.
TNM subscriber’s sms’ will cost MK50 and Airtel subscriber’s sms’ will cost MK25 with multiple voting allowed.
UMP Communications Officer, Thoko Kadewere in an interview clarified why UMP has chosen to go for multiple voting instead of one vote per person; which some have raised fears that those with financially muscle can win over well deserving artists.
“We want the public to vote as many times as possible. However, we have put in place control measures that will ensure that one person doesn’t screw the votes” said Kadewere.
“In addition to that, judges will help us determine who won fairly by monitoring how individuals are voting and who they’re voting for”. She said.
For media awards, Kadewere said “as opposed to having the public vote for who they think is good, the Media Awards will be determined by votes from urban musicians” adding that an online link will be provided this weekend.
During the media conference organizers by the UMP Awards organizers an issue of Corporate Social Responsibility was raised.
Kadewere now says information pertaining to UMP’s SCR will be released in the following week as they are currently sorting out technicalities
I don’t see the categories here so you mean to say we will be just voting anyhow. List the categories please.
Analyst mulala
7 years ago
Ndisamve zoti Gwamba has been nominated!! That fat cheat doesn’t even make hits. He shouldn’t nominate himself in Gospel category….. If he wants create a separate category for Hypocrites…. I’m sure he won’t have too many opposition. In addition, Mr Tay Grin should not be nominated anywhere near Video….. This category is for videos either shot in Malawi, directed or codirected by a Malawian….. So no more shiite. No Martse in hiphop or Rap music. Doesn’t satisfy any preliquisite of being a rapper. Create a new Pasada category for achina Saint, Sir Patileki, Mafo ndi azinzake. Ndisanaiwale, please add another… Read more »
I don’t see the categories here so you mean to say we will be just voting anyhow. List the categories please.
Ndisamve zoti Gwamba has been nominated!! That fat cheat doesn’t even make hits. He shouldn’t nominate himself in Gospel category….. If he wants create a separate category for Hypocrites…. I’m sure he won’t have too many opposition. In addition, Mr Tay Grin should not be nominated anywhere near Video….. This category is for videos either shot in Malawi, directed or codirected by a Malawian….. So no more shiite. No Martse in hiphop or Rap music. Doesn’t satisfy any preliquisite of being a rapper. Create a new Pasada category for achina Saint, Sir Patileki, Mafo ndi azinzake. Ndisanaiwale, please add another… Read more »