Winners at the 2023 Kwacha Music Awards
- Album of the Year: “Try Again” by Yo Maps Yo
- Song of the Year: “Try Again” by Yo Maps Yo
- Best Male Artist: Yo Maps Yo
- Best Female Artist of the Year: Towela Kaira
- Best Hip Hop/Rap Song: “Ba Yubu” by Chef 187
- Best Collaboration: Slapdee Ft @caspernyovest and @xain for “African Queen”
- Best Mainstream/Pop Award: “Try Again” by Yo Maps
- Best International Achievement: Sampa The Great
PROVINCIAL AWARDS
- Best Artist on the Copperbelt: Chile One MrZambia
- Best Artist Lusaka: Dizmo
- Best Artist Northwestern Province: Cox
- Best Artist Western Province: Mumble Jumble
- Best Artist Southern Province: King Illest Worldwide
- Best Artist Northern Province: Muzo aka Alphonso
- Best Artist Muchinga Province: Happy K
- Best Artist Luapula Province: Nack Unity
- Best Artist Central Province: Emmy Brokenhill
- Best Eastern Province: Chile 84 Normal Cheee
The Lifetime Achievement Award
Was presented to Emmanuel Jagary Chanda, honoring his exceptional contributions to the industry as one of the notable pioneers of Zamrock Music.
- Best Reggae/Dancehall Song Award: “Bless Me” by T-Sean Baila
- Best RnB Fusion Song Award: “Nobody” by Chef 187
- Chanda Na Kay won the Best Dual or Group award.
- Best Gospel Album Award went to “Pole Pole” by Pompi Fan Page , who also scooped the Gospel Song Male award with “Shamboko.
- Best Gospel Song Female went to “Ukulambalala,” a remix by Deborah Ngama, originally written by Muke Zambia
- The Defence and Security Choir scooped the Best Choir Award, while the Best Indigenous Sound Award went to Afunika’s song ‘Calendar.
- The Most Conscious Song Award went to “Try Again” by Yo Maps. The Humanitarian Award was presented to Macky 2, and the Best Newcomer Female award went to Terry the vocalist. Stanbic Bank received a special recognition award for their contribution to the growth of music through their music festival and other sponsorships.
- T-Sean won the award for Best Sound Production.
- Best Newcomer Male award went to Tripple M
