9th Yarona FM Music Awards Nominees List
The Yarona FM Music Awards (YAMAS) are back, bringing another year of celebration and recognition for Botswana’s talented musicians and creatives. With a diverse range of categories, the YAMAS NINE promises a spectacular showcase of Botswana’s best. Here’s a look at the nominees across each category.
Best Collabo Nominees
The Best Collabo category highlights the power of collaboration in Botswana’s music scene, with these standout tracks:
1. DJ Venda & Amantle Brown – Mohau – BCO1
2. HarryCane X Master KG & DJ LaTimmy Ft Eemoh – Dubula – BCO2
3. Casswell P Ft Lioness Ratanang – Nako Tsele – BCO3
4. DJ KSB Ft. Han C – Maloba – BCO4
5. Baxon & Juu Matere – Chobolo – BCO5
6. DJ KSB x HarryCane & Makhadzi – Machonisa – ВС06
Best DJ Nominees
Botswana’s top DJs light up the stage, and the Best DJ nominees include:
1. Frostbite – DJO1
2. Dizzy Dee – DJ02
3. Teddy Is Not A DJ – DJ03
4. Swagg Kids DJs – DJ04
5. Basho Vision – DJ05
6. DJ Quest – DJ06
Best Social Media Nominees
Recognizing artists who captivate audiences online, the Best Social Media nominees are:
1. Han-C – BSO1
2. The Choreographers BW – BSO2
3. DJ Latty – BSO3
4. Baxon – BS04
5. Dato Seiko – BS05
6. William Last KRM – BS06
Best Hip Hop Nominees
Showcasing the power of lyrics and beats, the Best Hip Hop nominees are:
1. Veezo View & Kenza Ft Zeus – Skarasa – BHO1
2. C- Ru Ft Drak Bin Wang – Bashianyana – BH02
3. Hippy Bambino Ft Quancy, Apollo D, Chubbito & Lissie Rob – Summer Breeze – ВНО3
4. KX Legit Ft Thuli – Can’t Pass The Torch – BH04
5. Jackalass Onetym – Tshipi – BHO5
Best Amapiano Nominees
Best Amapiano celebrates the genre’s irresistible rhythms, with nominees including:
1. HarryCane X Master KG & DJ LaTimmy Ft Eemoh – Dubula – BAO1
2. Da Qutness Ft Motiha – Cassette – BA02
3. DJ KSB x HarryCane & Makhadzi – Machonisa – BA03
4. Thato Tladi Ft. B.O 6eatz – Wena – BA04
5. DJ Latty Ft Dalm Kids, Thato Tladi & Way Kay – Dithuthuntshwane (Remix) – BA05
Best Botswana Pop Nominees
In the Best Botswana Pop category, we see the following favorites:
1. Ezra Neethings – Go Ka Tweng – BBOT
2. Chokoma – Mother Tounge – BB02
3. A.T.I – Nrelease – BB03
4. Juu Matere – O Tshameke – BB04
5. Jackalass Onetym – Tshipi – BB05
6. Monna Mogolo Wa Thulaganyo – Thoma Ka Serethe – BB06
Best Male Single Nominees
Recognizing the best solo efforts by male artists, Best Male Single nominees are:
1. Thato Tladi Ft B.O 6eats – Wena – BMO1
2. Baxon Ft Juu Matere – Chobolo – BM02
3. DJ KSB Ft Han-C – Maloba – BM03
4. Jackalass Onetym – Tshipi – BM04
5. Ezra Neethings – Go Ka Tweng – BM05
6. Juu Matere – O Tshameke – BM06
Best RnB Single Nominees
The Best RnB Single category includes the following soul-stirring nominees:
1. Samantha Mogwe Ft Mpho Sebina – Marang – BRO1
2. Mpho Sebina – Tshepo – BRO2
3. Licky Ft Katlego Ramphaleng – Pressure (Diamond) – BRO3
4. Priscilla K – Decipher – BRO4
5. Dato Seiko – The Vow – BRO5
Best Dance Single Nominees
For the hottest dance tracks, the Best Dance Single nominees are:
1. Baxon Ft Juu Matere – Chobolo – BDO1
2. Ancestral Rituals Ft Issah Sisdoh – Moya – BD02
3. A.T.I x Caliba x Seneath – Kwashioka – BD03
4. Kzar & Star Hezek – Tseleng Tsaaka – BD04
5. Monnamogolo Wa Thulaganyo – Thoma Ka Serethe – BD05
6. Juu Matere – O Tshameke – BD06
Producer of the Year Nominees
For excellence behind the scenes, the Producer of the Year nominees are:
1. Fella – PDO1
2. Drak Bin Wang – PD02
3. Semi Legendary – PD03
4. DJ KSB – PD04
5. HarryCane – PD05
People’s Choice Artist of the Year Nominees
For fans’ favorite artists, the People’s Choice Artist of the Year nominees are:
1. Han-C – AYO1
2. Mpho Sebina – AY02
3. Baxon – AY03
4. HarryCane – AY04
5. DJ KSB – AY05
6. Jackalass Onetym – AY06
People’s Choice Song of the Year Nominees
To crown the ultimate hit, the People’s Choice Song of the Year nominees are:
1. DJ KSB x HarryCane & Makhadzi – Machonisa – SYO1
2. Baxon Ft Juu Matere – Chobolo – SY02
3. Ezra Neethings – Go Ka Tweng – SY03
4. HarryCane, Master KG, DJ LaTimmy Ft Eemoh – Dubula – SY04
5. Juu Matere – O Tshameke – SY05
6. Monnamogolo Wa Thulaganyo – Thoma Ka Serethe – SY06
Voting for your favorites is simple—just text the code to 16106. Don’t miss out on the excitement as Botswana’s top talents are recognized at YAMAS NINE. Tune in to Yarona FM for live updates and prepare for an unforgettable night celebrating Botswana’s best music.
