JOSPHAT and Fayheem Somanje will battle it out in the second edition of the Marondera Music Awards (MMA) scheduled for this Saturday in a tussle for honour where 40 awards are up for grabs in 23 categories.
BY TAFADZWA KACHIKO
Fayheem, son of the late Daiton Somanje, was nominated in the Most Recognised Artiste category, where he will battle it out with his uncle, Josphat, and Best Live Performer category.
Fans will decide the vote in the Most Recognised Artiste category.
Great Zimbabwe University student Richmore Chiteve, aka Ray Cee, was nominated for the Outstanding Male Artiste, Best Dressed and Best Album awards.
“It’s a channel to the outside world. Such an initiative will get us recognised outside Marondera,” Chiteve said. Organiser of this event, Nyasha Zhuwao, said talent in the small farming town had been neglected, hence the need to honour outstanding artistes.
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“The awards ceremony was inspired by the need to unearth Marondera’s talent, which had been neglected. It is meant to recognise local talent and act as a springboard for national recognition,” he said.
“All is set now and the venue is Hope Fay Hotel here in Marondera. Voting which is underway on http://mmusicawardszw.uk and via SMS to 0773 826 026 will close on Thursday at 6pm and vote counting is on Friday at 9pm. On Saturday, we will award winners and the event starts on 2pm.”
Awards will also be given in the following categories: Best Producer, Best Riddim, Best Video, Promising New Artist, Best RnB Artiste, Best Rapper, Best Cinematographer, Best Collaboration, Song of the Year, Best Dancehall Song, Best Group, Best Gospel Artist, Best Gospel Song, Best Dancehall Artist, Best DJ, Best MC, Best Female and Best Vocalist.
The ceremony will be graced by business tycoon, Philip Chiyangwa, and music promoter Partson “Chipaz” Chimbodza.