Malawi’s music heavyweights have failed to claim accolades in this year’s episode of Maso Awards.
The Awards ceremony which took place at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre, on Saturday evening saw some youngsters defeating giants in the industry.
Some of the top billed artists who went home empty handed are Lawi, Onesimus, Gwamba and Kell Kay.
Some of the youngsters who defeated the giants are Driemo and Eli Njuchi. The former has won the best male act and video of the year awards, while the latter has been recognised in the album of the year slot.
Here is the full list of winners
MASO AWARDS 2022 WINNERS FULL LIST
Videographer of the year :- Viny Visuals
Gospel song of the year :- Suffix – Mwandikondela
Best Gospel Artist :- Suffix
Best Male Act :- Driemo
Album of the year :- Eli Njuchi’s Red Flag
Song of the year :- Piksy – Anana
Sound Engineer of the year :- John Nthakomwa
Best Dance Crew :- Fighters Dance Crew
Producer of the Year :- Tactic
Music video of the year :- Driemo – Mojo
Manager of the year :- Van Ngongo
Fashion Designer of the year :- Roy View
Media Personality of the year :- Priscilla Kayira
Female artist of the year :- Tuno
Best live act :- Tay Grin
Dj of the year :- Joy Nathu
Best Collaboration :- Phyzix – legends ft Various Artists
Best comedian :- Che Mandota
Best Group /Duo :- Ace Jizzy and Beejay
Best Male Upcoming Artist :- Zonke
Best Feature Film :- The last fishing boat
Best Actress :- Flora Suya
Best upcoming female musician :- Kellie Devine
Best Graphic Designer :- Spyral
Best poet :- Raphael Sitima
Lifetime Achievement:- Gides Chalamanda
Photographer of the year :- JCK Media
Best Visual Artist Award goes to :- TNGO ARTS
