Moozlie Celebrates International Recognition With AFRIMMA Nomination
Moozlie Celebrates International Recognition With AFRIMMA Nomination. Rapper and media personality Moozlie has added another international achievement to her growing career after securing a nomination for Best Female Rap Act at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards and Music Festival (AFRIMMA), which will take place in Dallas, Texas.
The award nomination was met with excitement from the artist, who shared the news with fans on Instagram.
“INTERNATIONAL AWARD NOMINEE ALERT!! So blessed & excited to be representing South Ah in the Best Female Rap Act category at this year’s @afrimma Awards taking place in Dallas, Texas!”
The recognition marks another major milestone for the Benoni-born entertainer, whose career has evolved from television to music while establishing her as one of South Africa’s most respected female rappers.
Moozlie, born Nomuzi Mabena, first rose to prominence after winning the MTV Base VJ Search in 2012. Her victory opened the door to a successful television career on channels including VUZU and Channel O before she shifted her focus to music, where she built a reputation for confident lyricism, energetic performances and a style deeply inspired by township culture.
In recent years, the rapper has continued to strengthen her catalogue with releases such as Push iDust, featuring Nomfundo Yekani, and Go Getter. Both tracks showcase her ability to fuse kwaito influences with contemporary hip-hop, reaffirming her place as one of the country’s most distinctive voices in rap.
Her latest AFRIMMA nomination places her among Africa’s leading female hip-hop artists and highlights the growing global recognition of South African rap.
The AFRIMMA Awards remain one of the continent’s biggest celebrations of African music and entertainment. The annual event brings together artists, fans and industry leaders from across the globe for a weekend of live performances, cultural showcases, fashion, networking and an awards ceremony celebrating excellence across multiple genres.
This year’s edition is scheduled for 12 September in Dallas, where some of Africa’s biggest stars are expected to gather for the prestigious event.
For Moozlie, the nomination is not only a personal achievement but also another opportunity to fly the South African flag on an international platform. As anticipation builds ahead of the ceremony, fans will be hoping the Skhanda Queen returns home with another accolade to add to her impressive list of achievements.
