Burgeoning Zimbabwean act Ishan emerged the biggest winner at the Star FM musical awards, scooping five awards at the event that was held on Saturday, February 22.
The singer went home with plaques from the Best African Pop Sing, Best Newcomer, Best Collaboration, Song of the Year and Most Played Song on Star FM categories.
Later that night, Ishan teamed up with rapper, Ti Gonzi to perform their award-winning hit single ‘Kure’ which won four awards at the event.
Ishan is followed by top Zimbabwean gospel singer Janet Manyowa who won two awards in the Best Gospel and Best Female Artiste categories.
Ti Gonzi on his part won the Best Male Artist Award while Takura secured the Best Hip-Hop song award with his 2019 smash, ‘Noise’.
Zimbabwean living icon Alick Macheso was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Check out the full list of winners below.
Best African Pop Song Award
‘Kure’ – Ishan ft. Ti Gonzi
Best Zimdancehall Song Award
‘Vroom’ – Nutty O
Best Hip-Hop Song Award
‘Noise’ – Takura
Best R&B Song Award
‘TV Room’ – Hilzy, Gary Mapanzure
Best House Song Award
‘Bad News’ – DJ Stavo ft. Gemma
Best Song by Zimbabwean in the Diaspora Award
‘Chihera’ – Norman Masamba
Best Gospel Song Award
‘Ndimi’ – Janet Manyowa
Best Newcomer Award
Ishan ft. Ti Gonz – ‘Kure’
Best Female Artist Award
Janet Manyowa
Best Male Artist Award
Ti Gonzi
Best Duo/Group Award
Ngoma Ingoma – ‘Malobolo’
Best Collaboration Award
‘Kure’ – Ishan ft. Ti Gonzi
Best Producer Award
Cymplex
Song of the Year Award
‘Kure’ – ‘Ishan ft. Ti Gonzi
Album of the Year Award
Francesca – King 98
People’s Choice Award
‘Ngaibake’ by Freeman ft. Alick Macheso
Most Played Song on Star FM
‘Kure’ by Ishan ft .Ti Gonzi
Lifetime Achievement Award
Alick Macheso