The "Nation's Girl Group" BINI kicks off their BINIverse World Tour at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan on February 15, 2025. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News/File
MANILA -- Fresh off his Canada tour, Maki was welcomed home with a big win after being named "Male Artist of the Year" at the New Hue Video Music Awards on Sunday night.
The singer-songwriter also took home the "Song of the Year" award for his mega hit "Dilaw."
Meanwhile, BINI bagged the "Group Artist of the Year" honors while their "Grand BINIverse" concert was named the "Concert of the Year."
"Super meaningful sa akin. Super happy, just got back two days ago. Para sa akin this award holds so much power for all the other artists nominated. It is all about the music. It gives my heart passion and fire for all the things I will do," said Maki at the awarding ceremony in Taguig.
Maki dedicated his wins to his fans and to Filipino visual artists, and paid special tribute to BINI Maloi, who starred with him in the music video for "Dilaw."
READ: How did BINI Maloi become Maki's co-star in 'Dilaw' music video?
"Siyempre BINI Maloi na nakasama ko dito. It means a lot. Achievement namin siya ni Maloi as friends. Being in that MV [is] supporting all the Pinoy visual artists in the Philippines," he said.
Here is the full list of winners:
Female Artist of the Year: Illest Morena
DJ of the Year: Dara Carmina
Guitartist of the Year: Gabba
Collaboration of the Year: "Sining" - Dionela/Jay-R
Concert of the Year: Grand BINIverse
Vocalist of the Year: Gian and Rapha of Cup of Joe
New Artist of the Year: DWTA
Keyboardist of the Year: Choi Padilla (Adie)
Hiphop Artist of the Year: Hev Abi
EP of the Year: "Apat na Buwan" - Janine Teñoso
Bassist of the Year: Agnes Reoma (Ben&Ben)
Male Artist of the Year: Maki
Group Artist of the Year: BINI
Drummer of the Year: Tim Marquez (One Click Straight)
Album of the Year: "Method Adaptor" - Ely Buendia
Song of the Year: "Dilaw" - Maki
Indie Artist of the Year: Over October
Music video of the Year: "Lia" by Zild