BY WINSTONE ANTONIO
NATIONAL Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), the organisers of the country’s premier arts honors, National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), this afternoon virtually announced the list of nominees for the 20th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) whose ceremony is set for February 26 at Harare International Conference Center.
Nama awards, that recognises and rewards excellence in creativity and talent within the creative sector was established through an Act of Parliament in 1985 by NACZ
The awards make a return after a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Qualifying entries of art work were from December 1 2019 to November 30 2021.
The nominees from 2 135 entries that were received covers arts disciplines such as the visual arts, theatre, literary arts, film and television, dance, media, spoken word and music categories.
The awards ceremony will be held under the theme “Zimbabwe and Beyond #AmaLevels”.
For this year’s entries, music dominated submissions across categories with 794 entries followed by film and television with 434, visual arts 283, literature 254, spoken word 104 and dance 99.
Media and theatre categories received the least entries with 80 and 87 entries.
Outstanding Female Dancer
Lisa Magwenzi in Love shouldn’t hurt
Lorin Sibanda in Footprints
Ndomupeishe Chipendo in Shuwa
Outstanding Male Dancer
Devante Sanganza in My Passion for dance
John Cole in Gotta Feeling
Tichaona Chikara in Purpose Driven
Outstanding Dance Choreographer
Mishael Ndlovu in Most High
John Cole in Loyal
Hillary Indie in Tipei Ndiro
Outstanding Dance Group
Ezimnyama Ensemble in Hope
Umkhathi Theatre in Footprints Elysium Magna Dance
Theatre in Tipei Ndiro
2. VISUAL ARTS AWARDS
| Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work
Yadeuka Haichahorereke |
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Keith Zenda |
| Free at Last | by | Keith Zenda |
| Domination | by | Joseph Nyakwenga |
| Outstanding 3 Dimensional
Nhumbu |
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Tatenda Gwarada |
| Tears of Happy | by | Blesssing Mutukwa |
| Bundle of Joy | by | Farai Tandi |
| My Music Drum | by | Simelokuhle Zibengwa |
| Outstanding Mixed Media
Do not destroy us |
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Rickson Zavare |
| Garandichauya Series 3 | by | Prudence Chimutuwah |
| Restoration | by | Forbes Mushipe |
| Outstanding Exhibition
No Nominees |
3. SPOKEN WORD AWARDS
Outstanding Poet
Obert Dube Kuda Rice
Tanyaradzwa Emily Ngundu
| Outstanding Comedian
Theophilus Gabriel Chigumira |
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@astra 632 |
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| Hidden Sibanda
Kudzai Chengedza |
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Special Mention Mthokozisi Ncube |
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| Social Media Skits
Tarisai Cleopatra Chikocho |
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Madam Boss |
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| Prosper Ngomashi | aka | Comic Pastor | |
| Kingsley Kaisi | aka | KingsleeZW | |
4. MEDIA AWARDS
Outstanding Journalist – Print
Sithokozile Sibanda – Ilanga
Kennedy Nyavaya – Standard
Yvonne Ncube – Chronicle
Outstanding Journalist – Radio
Monica Chanda aka Moechanda – Classic263
Rumbidzai Mugwira aka Chamvari – Power FM
Power FM Phathisani Sibanda & Tinashe Chikuse – Power FM
Outstanding Journalist – Television
Collette Musanyera – ZBC
Patience Nyagato – ZBC
Barney Mupariwa – ZBC
Outstanding Journalist – Online Media
Amazing Voices – Nonkululeko Dube aka AmardZW
SoProfound – Arnold Chirimuka
Earground -Plot Mhako
Special Mention:
Nash TV
| 5. THEATRE AWARDS | |||
| Outstanding Actor
Shawn Mundawarara |
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Choosing Sam |
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| Cedric Musongwelwa | in | Deathbed | |
| Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi | in | The Good Minister from Kunyarara | |
| Outstanding Actress
Munyaradzi Guramatunhu |
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How are you really? |
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| Eyahra Mathaiza | in | How are you really? | |
| Rumbidzai Karize | in | Deathbed | |
| Special Mention
Patricia Putsai |
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Bleeding wounds |
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Outstanding Theatrical Production |
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| Deathbed | by | Savanna Trust | |
| Improvisational show at Oak Tree | by | Under The Influence Theatre | |
| How are you really? | by | Talisma Theatre Company | |
| Outstanding Director
Norbert Makoche |
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Bleeding wounds |
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| Elizabeth Zaza Muchemwa | in | How are you really? | |
| Teddy Mangava | in | Deathbed | |
6. LITERARY AWARDS
Outstanding First Creative Published Work
| Bringing us back | by | Mercy Dhliwayo [Vhokololo Press] |
| Diaspora Dreams | by | Andrew Chatora [Kharis Publishing] |
| Umkhosi Wabangela Mazwi | by | Pretty Ndlovu [Ukhozi Publishers] |
Outstanding Children’s Book
The Cursing Tortoise by Onwald Gwiriri [Essential Books Publishing Company]
Auntie Mazvita by Tinashe Muchuri [Essential Books Publishing Company] Tim’s Adventure in the Chocolate World by Chris Martin Lebolang [Hoart Benom Pty Publishing]
| Special Mention | ||
| ConvergenceZW | by | Mgcini Nyoni [Mgcini Nyoni] |
| Dear Eternal Mom | by | Kuda Mucharambeyi[Soar Publishers] |
Outstanding Fiction Book
Mboni by Abraham Makamera [Progressive Publishers]
All Comes to Dust by Bryony Rheam [amaBooks]
Sirens:Tales of Youth and Love by Leroy Mthulisi Ndlovu [Leroy Mthulisi Ndlovu]
Outstanding Poetry Book
Oasis in crisis by Ruth Tsopotsa [Ancient Pageant] For women Trying to breath and failing (It’s not your fault) by Batsirai Chigama [Ntombekhaya Poetry]
Who killed Grandfather? by Kwanele Khumalo [Underclass Books and Films]
7. FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDS
| Outstanding Actor | ||||||
| Kumbilani Ncube | as | Khalu | in | Ikasi: The Hood | ||
| Eddie Sandifolo | as | Maso | in | Poor Cousins | ||
| Michael Kudakwashe Dzevamwe | as | Matsa | in | Kugara Nhaka Kuona | ||
| Outstanding Actress
Bathabile Dlamini |
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Blessing |
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Poor Cousins |
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| Thelmar Mukonza | as | Feli | in | Sister Dhokezi | ||
| Felistas Tizola Officials | as | Immaculate | in | Two Dead Government | ||
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Outstanding Music Video |
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| Nhoroondo
Rainmaker |
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Vusa”Blaqs” Hlatshwayo ft. Jah Prayzah
Kalai Faye Barlow ft. Djembe Monks |
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| Move Together
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Directed | by | Jonathan Samukange ft. Desert Sessions | |||
Outstanding Screen Production (Television)
| Kuchina The Genesis | Directed by | Bless Gatsi | ||
| Gazaland Police | Directed by | Lucky Aaron | ||
| Chipo the Gift | Directed by | Daves Guzha | ||
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Outstanding Screen Production (Short Film) |
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| Ikasi: The Hood | Directed | by | Mzingaye Ngwabi | |
| Mlamu Wami | Directed | by | Raisedon Baya | |
| Nehanda | Directed | by | Sydney Taivavashe | |
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Outstanding Screen Production(Full Length Film) |
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| Gonarezhou | Directed | by | Sydney Taivavashe | |
| Poor Cousins | Directed | by | Sydney Taivavashe | |
| Veza: The Unfolding | Directed | by | Dumie Manyathela | |
9. MUSIC AWARDS
Outstanding New Comer
Felistas Chipendo aka Feli Nandi
Sandra Sibanda
Herman Mpelo Mukombe
Day Tawanda Ncube aka DT Bio Mudimba
Outstanding Female Musician
Janet Manyowa
Felistas Chipendo aka Feli Nandi
Dorcas Moyo
Gemma Griffiths
Outstanding Male Musician
Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah
Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O
Rockford Josephat aka Roki
Emergy Chizanga aka Freeman
Outstanding Song
Kujata-Jata by Day Tawanda Ncube aka DT Bio Mudimba
Munyaradzi by Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah
Hello Mwari by Rodney Mashandure aka Jah Master
Handipere Power by Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O
Outstanding Album
Hokoyo by Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah
Sounds of Victory by Janet Manyowa
Mustard Seed by Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O
5136 Born in Highfield by Trevor Dongo.
9. SPECIAL AWARDS
Promoter Of The Year
X-Mo Squad
Bira Remadzisahwirwa Gateway Stream
Outstanding Artist In The Diaspora
Arnold Tongai Chirisa
Awakhiwe Sibanda aka Awa Khiwe Zandile Mazithulela aka DJ Zandimaz
