The 1st Annual BEM LimHop(TM) Awards were held on the
30th November at the Library Auditorium in the City of Polokwane. About:
The BEM LimHop(TM) Awards (BLHA) are an annual Hip-hop
award ceremony,run by the BEM under license from the
RAYMOND SHIHAWU FOUNDATION (RSF). Contenders are judged on performances and achievements
made in the previous year between November the previous year
and May the fo
llowing year. The ceremony boasts a number of appearances and live performances by the nominees. Judging process
Most categories are judged by a panel of unpaid, independent judges drawn from the broadcast and print media, as well as freelance writers, hip hop activists whom have been involved in the growth of the culture. Entries are submitted by artists/ record labels both majors and independent. The judging community changes every year introducing new ideas for the purpose of improving and making sure the BLHA meet the expected out comes in terms of keeping the growth of hip hop evident. The Board
The board consists of 5 people whom are all industry gurus. The role of the advisory board serves to guide the awards in terms of fairness and judging for the awards. Articles:
https://reviewonline.co.za/8675/nod-for-local-hip-hop-stars/
https://africanhiphop.com/morumokwano-linguistic-turf-wars-south-african-hip-hop/
https://africanhiphop8.rssing.com/chan-8851654/all_p1.html
https://issuu.com/observernews/docs/polokwane_observer_10102013/14
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