The album “M&M: Moreira Chonguica and Manu Dibango” nominated for an AFRIMA (All African Music Award) in the category BEST ARTISTE IN JAZZ
The album “MP RELOADED” nominated by JPF (JUST PLAIN FOLKS) for an award in the category BEST AFRICAN ALBUM and songs ASHANTI 2 RELOADED and OTUPAM are nominated in the BEST AFRICAN SONG category
The album “LIVE AT THE POLANA SERENA HOTEL” nominated by AFRIMA (All African Music Awards) in the category BEST ARTISTE IN JAZZ
Awarded the ORDER OF MERIT by His Excellency, Dr Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, President of Portugal for his contribution to jazz music in Mozambique
Awarded SUPERBRAND status – the first individual in Mozambique and Africa to be recognized as a brand
Voted CULTURAL PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR by the journalists of Mozambique’s largest daily paper, Noticias
Awarded SEAL OF MOZAMBIQUE – the first individual in the country to be presented with this accolade
The album “Khanimambo” was nominated for two South African Music Awards
The album “Vol 2: Citizen of the World” was nominated for three South African Music Awards eventually winning for BEST CONTEMPORARY JAZZ ALBUM and BEST ALBUM PACKAGING
Voted as CULTURAL PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR by Radio Mozambique
Included in the list of BEST OF 2009 by Jornal Noticias
Nominated for an Independent Music Award
The album “Vol 1:The Journey” was nominated for three South African Music Awards, winning one for BEST PRODUCER with co-producer Mark Fransman
Runner up in the Adcock Ingram Jazz Competition run by University of Cape Town
Chosen by City of Chicago to be part of the Cultural Exchange Programme co-ordinated by Ernest Dawkins
