Zamtel Social Media Awards 2025: Complete Winners List
Ba Matero makes history with 6 awards as Zambia celebrates digital excellence
The highly anticipated Zamtel Social Media Awards 2024/2025 officially concluded, celebrating Zambia’s best digital creators, influencers, and innovators. 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.
Biggest Winner: Ba Matero’s Historic Sweep
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.
Ba Matero’s 6 Awards:
- Zamtel Incorporated Content Creator Award
- Best Facebook Content Creator
- Content Creator of the Year
- Best Comedy Content Creator
- Best TikTok Content Creator
- Best Corporate/Influencer Partnership (with 1xBet)
Other Major Winners
Mutale Mwanza – Lifestyle Queen
Mutale Mwanza continues to reign supreme in lifestyle and social influence, winning Best Instagram Influencer and Best Lifestyle Content Creator.
Yo Maps – Digital Music Powerhouse
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.
Notable Category Winners
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.
Complete Zamtel Awards 2025 Winners List
Content Creator Categories
- Zamtel Incorporated Content Creator Award – Ba Matero
- Content Creator of the Year – Ba Matero
- Gen-Z Best Content Creator of the Year – Paul
Platform-Specific Awards
- Best Facebook Content Creator – Ba Matero
- Best Instagram Influencer – Mutale Mwanza
- Best YouTube Content Creator – Yo Maps
- Best TikTok Content Creator – Ba Matero
- Best LinkedIn Personality – Mizinga Melu
- Best Twitter (X) Personality – Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya
Content Genre Awards
- Best Comedy Content Creator – Ba Matero
- Best Lifestyle Content Creator – Mutale Mwanza
- Best Vlogger of the Year – Simon Mwelwa
- Best Dance Content Creator – Beatrice
- Best Food Content Creator – Ba Emma Kopala
- Best Tourism & Travel Content Creator – Beautiful Zambia
- Best Animation Content Creator – Zakado The Boxer
- Best Meme Content Creator – Zakado The Boxer
Media and Corporate Awards
- Podcast of the Year – That ZedPodcast
- Best Social Media News Page – Kalemba
- Corporate Facebook Page of the Year – Mwebantu
Collaboration and Impact Awards
- Best Corporate/Influencer Partnership – Ba Matero & 1xBet
- Best Social Media Collaboration – Maza Comedy & Chi Lizzy
- Best Social Media for Good Award – Dora Mono
- Best Inspirational Content Creator – Dora Mono Nyambe
- Best Social Media Campaign – Donate A Pad Campaign
Significance of the Zamtel Social Media Awards
Celebrating Digital Excellence
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.
Industry Impact
The awards recognize that Zambian content creators are:
- Driving Economic Growth through digital entrepreneurship
- Shaping Culture and national conversations
- Building International Brands representing Zambia globally
- Creating Employment in the digital economy
- Promoting Social Good through awareness campaigns
What Made This Year Special
First-Ever Recognition
This inaugural Zamtel Social Media Awards set a new benchmark in Zambia’s digital landscape, officially recognizing the contribution of content creators to the nation’s economy and culture.
Diverse Categories
The 25+ award categories covered every aspect of digital content creation, from comedy and lifestyle to social impact and corporate partnerships.
National Participation
The awards featured an interactive nomination and voting process that engaged thousands of Zambians, demonstrating the massive reach of social media in the country.
Key Takeaways
Ba Matero’s Dominance
Winning 6 out of 25 categories, Ba Matero’s success demonstrates:
- Consistency across multiple platforms (Facebook, TikTok)
- Versatility in content creation (comedy, corporate partnerships)
- Strong audience engagement and voting support
- Commercial viability through brand partnerships
Platform Diversity
Winners represented success across all major platforms:
- Facebook (Ba Matero)
- Instagram (Mutale Mwanza)
- YouTube (Yo Maps)
- TikTok (Ba Matero)
- Twitter/X (Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya)
- LinkedIn (Mizinga Melu)
Social Impact Recognition
Awards like “Best Social Media for Good” and recognition of the “Donate A Pad Campaign” showed that the awards valued purpose-driven content alongside entertainment.
Looking Ahead
Future of Zambian Digital Content
The success of the Zamtel Social Media Awards 2025 indicates:
- Growing Recognition of content creation as a legitimate career
- Increased Investment in Zambian digital talent
- Corporate Partnerships becoming more common
- Professional Standards rising across the industry
What This Means for Aspiring Creators
The awards demonstrate that:
- Quality content gets recognized and rewarded
- Consistency across platforms builds influence
- Social impact matters alongside entertainment value
- Commercial partnerships are achievable for top creators
Conclusion
The Zamtel Awards 2025 winners list represents the best of Zambian digital creativity, with Ba Matero’s historic 6-award sweep leading a diverse group of talented creators. From Mutale Mwanza’s lifestyle influence to Yo Maps’ YouTube dominance, the awards celebrated excellence across every platform and content category.
The Zamtel Social Media Awards have established themselves as Zambia’s premier recognition platform for digital excellence, highlighting how content creators are not just entertainers but influential voices driving cultural conversations, economic growth, and social change.
Congratulations to all winners and nominees who are putting Zambian digital content on the map!
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