Zamtel Social Media Awards 2024/2025: Full List of Winners

The highly anticipated Zamtel Social Media Awards have officially come to a close, celebrating the best of Zambia’s digital creativity, influence, and innovation. From comedy skits to lifestyle content and corporate collaborations, the event highlighted the powerful role of social media in shaping conversations, driving culture, and amplifying Zambian voices.

One of the biggest winners of the night was Ba Matero, who dominated multiple categories including Zamtel Incorporated Content Creator Award, Best Facebook Content Creator, Content Creator of the Year, Best Comedy Content Creator, Best TikTok Content Creator, and Best Corporate/Influencer Partnership (with 1xBet). This historic sweep cements Ba Matero’s position as one of Zambia’s most influential digital brands.

Another standout was Mutale Mwanza, who continues to reign supreme in lifestyle and social influence, winning Best Instagram Influencer and Best Lifestyle Content Creator.

Music sensation Yo Maps also made waves by clinching Best YouTube Content Creator, further proving his influence extends far beyond the stage into the digital space.

Other notable winners included That ZedPodcast (Podcast of the Year), Kalemba (Best Social Media News Page), Mwebantu (Corporate Facebook Page of the Year), and Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya, who walked away with Best Twitter (X) Personality.

Full List of Winners

1. Zamtel Incorporated Content Creator Award – Ba Matero
2. Best Facebook Content Creator – Ba Matero
3. Best Instagram Influencer – Mutale Mwanza
4. Content Creator of the Year – Ba Matero
5. Best Comedy Content Creator – Ba Matero
6. Podcast of the Year – That ZedPodcast
7. Best YouTube Content Creator – Yo Maps
8. Best Corporate/Influencer Partnership – Ba Matero & 1xBet
9. Best TikTok Content Creator – Ba Matero
10. Best Social Media for Good Award – Dora Mono
11. Best Vlogger of the Year – Simon Mwelwa
12. Gen-Z Best Content Creator of the Year – Paul
13. Best LinkedIn Personality – Mizinga Melu
14. Best Lifestyle Content Creator – Mutale Mwanza
15. Best Twitter (X) Personality – Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya
16. Best Dance Content Creator – Beatrice
17. Best Social Media News Page – Kalemba
18. Corporate Facebook Page of the Year – Mwebantu
19. Best Social Media Collaboration – Maza Comedy & Chi Lizzy
20. Best Food Content Creator – Ba Emma Kopala
21. Best Inspirational Content Creator – Dora Mono Nyambe
22. Best Social Media Campaign – Donate A Pad Campaign
23. Best Tourism & Travel Content Creator – Beautiful Zambia
24. Best Animation Content Creator – Zakado The Boxer
25. Best Meme Content Creator – Zakado The Boxer

The 2025 Zamtel Social Media Awards once again underscored the transformative power of content creation in Zambia. With winners drawn from diverse fields, the event showcased how social media is not just about entertainment, but also a platform for influence, education, business, and social good.