The 2025 Kwacha Music Awards saw chart-topping star Yo Maps
The 2025 Kwacha Music Awards saw chart-topping star Yo Maps dominate the nomination list with an impressive seven nods across major categories, including:
However, in a surprising turn, Yo Maps and his management team Olios Records have officially announced his withdrawal from this year’s awards. Instead of competing, Yo Maps has chosen to contribute to the growth of the Zambian music industry by participating as a sponsor —a move that highlights his commitment to giving back.
In 2025, our priority is not to seek nomination but to contribute directly to the growth of the industry. We are proud to announce that Olios Records will sponsor two categories at this year’s awards:Best Upcoming Artist – Central ProvinceandBest Male Artist.This sponsorship reflects our commitment to supporting both emerging and established talent, while giving back to a platform that has given so much to us and the industry.”
