Zambian rapper Umusepela Crown has released a statement directed at the organizers of the Kwacha Music Awards, questioning the fairness of their nomination process. He said the awards were created to honor originality, excellence, and the growth of Zambian music through airplay and creativity, but he feels upcoming artists like himself are often left out despite meeting these standards.
In his message, Crown explained that his music represents originality and resilience while also receiving airplay, making him a true example of what the awards stand for. He urged the committee to be more inclusive and recognize hardworking artists who push boundaries, not only those with commercial weight or existing popularity. Crown stressed that his statement is not an attack but a call to action for the awards to uphold fairness and give equal recognition to all artists shaping the future of Zambian music.
