4th Annual Celebration Recognizing the Best in Venda Music

The Venrap MusiQ Awards 2025 have officially revealed their nominations, marking a major milestone as the platform celebrates its 4th annual awards show. Over the past four years, Venrap MusiQ has grown into a cultural authority for Venda music, documenting excellence across Hip-Hop, Amapiano, Afro-Soul and Venrap culture.

The 2025 nominations reflect the depth, diversity and growth of the movement — spotlighting established icons, rising stars, producers, vocalists and creatives who continue to shape the sound of the north and push it onto national stages.

Below is the official full nominations list for the Venrap MusiQ Awards 2025.

Artist of the Year

The Artist of the Year category honours a trailblazer who has made an outstanding impact on the music scene over the past year. This award recognises an artist’s consistency, creativity, influence, and ability to connect with audiences across tracks and performances. From chart-topping hits to memorable performances, this artist has defined the sound of the year and left an indelible mark on the culture.

NOMINEES: MIZO PHYLL , IG LUNAR , JR PLAYER , RUDE KID VENDA , GUSBA BANANA, METRO CMG, H’ & THEM, GIVEN DA CHIEF, VEEMASH, KILLER KID

Song of the Year

The Song of the Year category celebrates a track that has defined the sound and spirit of the year. This award recognises a song that excels in songwriting, performance, and production, resonating deeply with audiences and leaving a lasting cultural impact. From unforgettable hooks to powerful verses, these songs have captured hearts, dominated airwaves, and become anthems of the year

NOMINEES: MUYANI , MULAMBONI , RAF , NWANA WA DADDY, LWENDO 2.0 GURUMATSETSE,FINYANI , NWANA WA VHATHU. GENNGE, NDIVHE NAYO

Album of the Year

The Album of the Year category honours a complete body of work that showcases an artist’s vision, creativity, and versatility. This award recognises albums that deliver consistency in songwriting, production, and performance, telling a cohesive story while resonating with listeners. These projects set the standard for the year, leaving a lasting impact on the music scene and the culture as a whole

NOMINEES: MUDZIMU UHONE, IGWE , BIKO, I AM:HORDE , MUTULAGOLE, TSHILIDZANGOMA, FOR THE VHATHU, BOOM JAIVE , GOSPEL YA VHASWA, TONGUE LETTER

Best New Artist

The Best New Artist category celebrates emerging talent that has made a remarkable entrance into the music scene. This award recognises artists who have shown exceptional creativity, originality, and potential, delivering memorable performances and tracks that capture attention. These rising stars are shaping the future of music and leaving a strong impression in their debut year

NOMINEES: IG LUNAR. PAPI THE HITMAN , TIMMY SVGE KID , SCAPE G, TAILOR PAIN , VP TALKING , TRIPPIE NDIX, PIFFAUDIORSA, VEEMASH TKO, TAYLORGAL.

Best Hip Hop / Rap

The Best Hip Hop category celebrates songs that represent the essence of hip hop through strong lyricism, confident delivery, and impactful production. This award recognises records that tell powerful stories, showcase skill and originality, and uphold the culture’s spirit, making a lasting impression both musically and culturally.

Best Amapiano Song (3-Step)

The Best Amapiano/3STEP category honours tracks that embody the soul of Amapiano through rich log drums, smooth melodies, and infectious rhythms. This award recognises songs that capture the genre’s signature groove, cultural impact, and dancefloor appeal, while showcasing creativity, balance, and authenticity in both production and performance.

Best AfroBeats / Afro-Soul Artist

The Best Afro Beats/Soul category celebrates songs that capture the energy, rhythm, and cultural essence of Afro-inspired sounds. This award recognises tracks with infectious grooves, authentic influence, and creative fusion, blending strong vocals, melodies, and production to create music that moves both the body and the culture forward.

Nominees: UNA RINE, ASA TEE , RAMZEEY , MIZO PHYLL, VP TALKING, KING KRUIZER,PROHEED, TAILOR PAIN, JR PLAYER , OSOME FEYN

Best Collaboration

The Best Collaboration Song category recognises records where artists come together to create something greater than the sum of their parts. This award celebrates seamless chemistry, balanced contributions, and creative synergy between collaborators. From complementary verses to unified hooks and production, these songs showcase how powerful collaboration can elevate a track and leave a lasting impression

Best Producer

The Producer of the Year category celebrates the creative minds behind the sound. This award recognises producers who consistently deliver high-quality production, innovative arrangements, and distinctive sonic identity. Through skillful beat-making, sound selection, and overall musical direction, these producers shape records, elevate artists, and push the Venrap sound forward with originality and impact.

NOMINEES: DJ MATOME ON THE BEATS, RAMZIN DJ, CROSSWAVEE, PREFERWI’CE. ADROITBEATS, SOUNDSLUCID, PIFFAUDIORSA , DASH INSTRUMENTALS, SUSPECTBEATZ, VULE C4

Best Vocalist

The Best Vocalist category honours artists who demonstrate exceptional vocal ability, control, and expression. This award recognises voices that bring songs to life through range, tone, emotion, and consistency. Whether through powerful delivery or subtle finesse, these vocalists elevate the music, connect deeply with listeners, and leave a lasting impact with every performance

NOMINEES: MICKEY BLACK , ASA TEE, LUTROO DA MUSIC, TAYLORGAL , VP TALKING, KING KRUIZER, PROHEED, TAILOR PAIN, JR PLAYER, UNA RINE.

Best Verse

This category celebrates excellence in execution, projection, and songwriting—the core elements that define the best verse on a song. A winning verse is one that commands attention, delivers clear and confident projection, and showcases sharp, intentional writing. It elevates the song’s message, enhances its emotional impact, and leaves a lasting impression, whether through lyrical depth, flow, delivery, or originality. These nominees delivered verses that not only fit the song perfectly but also stood out as its defining moment.

Best Venrap Content

Here are the Top 10 Venrap content creators of 2025—creators who intentionally shaped their content to highlight, promote, and elevate the Venrap genre and its media ecosystem

NOMINEES: THE GYAD, KINGSLEY MUDAU, HVRDKO, JUS RUDZANI, NDI SWIRI, MANEX HARDY, VHADAU GERMANY, LK GALINKUTA , MAN GA;E , MANANDO.

Five Years of Impact

The 2025 edition also reflects the broader evolution of the movement. Beyond music, Venrap continues to expand into culture, business and lifestyle, highlighted by milestones such as Mizo Phyll’s Gastronomy Event and Makhadzi’s historic One Woman Show 2025, reinforcing Limpopo’s influence on the national and global stage.

As Venrap MusiQ enters its fifth year, the awards remain a powerful platform — celebrating excellence, preserving culture, and recognizing the voices shaping the future.

The Venrap MusiQ Awards 2025: Recognizing the Best in Venda.

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