Amapiano sensation Zeze Kingston has announced his decision to step back from future award nominations in a bid to create more opportunities for up-and-coming artists.

The decision follows his performance at the Maso Awards in November 2022, where he flew in from South Africa which turned out to be his breaking point.

In a press statement, Zeze explained that this move is aimed at giving new talent the chance to experience the joy and recognition of winning awards.

“As the Mayor of Malawi, I’ve decided to step aside from future award nominations to create opportunities for other artists,” he said in the statement.

While Zeze will no longer be competing for awards, he assured fans that this decision won’t impact his music production. He remains committed to delivering exceptional music and energetic performances that inspire and uplift the nation.

Since transitioning to Amapiano, Zeze has garnered numerous accolades, and this year, he was a strong contender for even more.

By Rashid Mkwehiwa