Zambia’s iconic Born n Bred Music Video Awards are officially making a comeback and this time, they’re happening November 5th, 2025, marking the grand return of a show that once defined prestige in Zambian music video excellence.
Organized by the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC), the Born n Bred Awards were once a staple of the Zambian entertainment calendar, widely respected for recognizing and celebrating the very best in local music video production. After a 10-year pause, fans, artists, and industry stakeholders alike are buzzing with anticipation.
What Are the Born n Bred Music Video Awards?
The Born n Bred Music Video Awards are an annual event designed to promote, showcase, and celebrate Zambian creativity through music videos. The awards highlight outstanding achievements in categories such as best video direction, cinematography, editing, choreography, and overall video creativity.
Hosted by ZNBC, the awards were traditionally held in December, often serving as a reflection of how far Zambian music and visuals had come over the year. Their return, albeit now in November, is being welcomed as a major win for the Zambian music industry.
A Decade Without Born n Bred
The last Born n Bred Awards were held over a decade ago, with artists and fans left wondering whether the platform would ever return. In its absence, Zambia’s music video scene has grown rapidly with improved production quality, more diverse storytelling, and international collaborations now commonplace.
This revival comes at a time when the industry needs structure and recognition more than ever. For both emerging talents and industry veterans, the return of Born n Bred symbolizes renewed validation and visibility.
Why It Matters
- Revives an important platform for video directors, producers, and artists to be recognized.
- Encourages higher production standards by awarding innovation and visual storytelling.
- Creates media attention and cross-industry partnerships within and beyond Zambia.
What’s Next?
With the official date now confirmed as November 5th, 2025, details around categories, submissions, nominees, and live performances are expected to be released soon. Fans are already speculating about which big names and breakout stars will dominate this year’s nomination list.
Whether you’re an artist, producer, director, or simply a fan of great visuals Born n Bred is officially back, and it’s time to shine.