The organizers of the annual Maso Awards have revealed that veteran musician Paul Banda and social media influencer Pemphero Mphande will be honored with the prestigious Maso Lifetime Achiever and Humanitarian awards at this year’s awards gala. The event is scheduled to take place on November 25 at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe.
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During a press conference held in Lilongwe, Maso Awards’ Chief Executive Officer, Augustine Mukisi, announced the selection of Banda and Mphande for these special awards. Banda will receive the lifetime achiever award in recognition of his significant contributions to unearthing raw musical talent as a producer and musician. On the other hand, Mphande will be presented with the humanitarian award for his philanthropic endeavors, which have involved mobilizing resources to aid those in need.
Mukisi emphasized that both awardees have made substantial contributions to society, and the decision to honor them at the fifth annual awards gala is a testament to their achievements.
In contrast to the other award categories, where nominees are subject to a voting process, Mphande and Banda will receive their awards without the need for voting, as these distinctions are honorary.
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The organizers have also unveiled the final list of nominees for the 32 voted-for categories. Mukisi shared that they received an overwhelming 50,000 nominations, which have been carefully narrowed down to 137 nominees, with five candidates in each category. Voting for these categories will remain open until November 24.
Mukisi assured all art enthusiasts that they have implemented rigorous measures to maintain the integrity of the voting process, ensuring that only deserving artists are recognized.
In response to his inclusion on the final shortlist, one of the nominated artists, Malinga, expressed his excitement, stating that being among the finalists in three different categories is a significant achievement, which he attributes to the support of his fans.
The Maso Awards, initiated in 2019 by Maso Enterprise, is an annual gala ceremony designed to celebrate local artistry and talent.
