UMP Media Awards 2025 Nominees Unveiled

The spotlight is once again on Malawi’s vibrant entertainment, media, and creative industries as the UMP Media Awards 2025 nominees have officially been announced. The prestigious awards, known for celebrating excellence in arts, culture, and media, feature a diverse lineup of creators, journalists, DJs, and media houses that continue to shape Malawi’s entertainment landscape.

This year’s list is a blend of seasoned professionals and rising stars, all making a remarkable impact in their respective fields.

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🏅 Special Honor

Entertainment Media Icon

Sam Banda Jnr

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🏞 Best Tourism Content

Adventures with Colby

Travel with Mervis

Innocent Sopani Nyirenda

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⚽ Best Sportainment Content Creator

Waganyu

Drybone Sports

Wampira

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😂 Best Comedic Content Creator

Shabani & Francis

Chippie Huwa

Bingala

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👗 Best Fashion Content Creator

Quanary & Rich Baby

Xandria

Nefertiti

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🎧 Best Club DJ (Male)

DJ Flame

VJ Ice

DJ Mighty Virus

🎶 Best Club DJ (Female)

DJ Nyenyezi

DJ Bubblegum

DJ CMPHA

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📻 Best Radio DJ (Male)

Joy Nathu

DJ Love

DJ Fraternal

📻 Best Radio DJ (Female)

Mwai Simbota

Olie Banda

Angie “Tigris” Mizinga

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📸 Best Creative Photographer

Afoto Prince

Spophilist

Amuna Chisale

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🎙 Best Podcast

Podcast Malawi

Truth or Drink

Mijedo Corner

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📝 Best Online Arts Journalist

Innocent Kumchedwa

Jimmy Chazama

Simeon Boyce

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📰 Best Print Arts Journalist

Sam Banda Jnr

Brian Itai

Howard Mlozi

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📺 TV Personality of the Year

Drew Jessie

Priscilla Kayira

Che Kalonda

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🎨 Best Graphic Designer

Half Past

Lawcast

Happy Bakolo

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📺 Best TV Station

Times TV

Zodiak TV

Mibawa TV

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📻 Best Radio Station

Times Radio

MBC Radio 2

Zodiak Radio

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🌐 Best Online Publication

Mikozi

Zodiak Online

Times 360 Online

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📰 Best Print Media House

The Daily Times

The Nation

Pride Magazine

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📡 Best Community Radio Station

Bembeke FM

Chisomo Radio

Radio Lilanguka

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The UMP Media Awards 2025 will not only honor outstanding talent but also highlight the growing influence of digital media, community platforms, and creative innovation in Malawi. Fans and industry players alike will be eagerly awaiting the winners’ announcement.

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