2023 NAMA NOMINEES LIST FINALLY HERE
The nominations for 2023 Zimbabwe’s National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) were announced this afternoon by Hope Masike, the Chairperson of the NAMA Adiudication Committee.
The full list of outstanding artists were nominated for the period 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2022.
The Awards will take place at the HICC on the 25th of this month.
The NAMA awards is a set of annual awards granted by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe in recognition of outstanding achievements in the arts and culture.
Below are the nominees:
See which one of your favorite artists will snag the nominations for this year’s trophies.
Below is the full 21st NAMA Nominees anticipated list:
1.*DANCE AWARDS*
*Outstanding Female Dancer*
Praise Dube in Ngomdladla the dunamis
Ndomupeishe Chipendo in Teleunga
Lesley Mushaninga in Silently Complicated
*Outstanding Male Dancer*
Terrence Kapesa in A Kid from Bulawayo
Sean Mambwere in Silently complicated
Devante Sangaza in A Champion’s year
*Outstanding Dance Group*
Khaya Arts in Ngomdladla the Dunamis
Salt and Light in A Kid from Bulawayo
Elysium Magna Dance Theatre in The Birth of Christ
*Outstanding Dance Choreographer*
Future Dube in Ngomdladla the Dunamis
Sean Mambwere in Silently Complicated
Hillary Indi in The Birth of Christ
2. *VISUAL ARTS AWARDS*
*Outstanding 3 Dimensional Work*
Working Together by Bernard Sakarombe
Celebrating Together by Taurai Chinofura
Life is a Journey by Charles Manyaura
Reflection by Strive Matimura
*Outstanding Mixed Media*
Looking Behind the Pot by Keith Zenda
Mysterical Revealer by Terrence Musekiwa
A Long Way 2 by Justin Gope
*Outstanding Exhibition*
Bold and Beautiful by Keith Zenda curated by Philip Butler & Keith Zenda
A Book that Cannot be Read by Allison Baker curated by Fadzai Muchemwa
Roots and Routes by Tamari & Natasha Kudita curated by Doreen Sibanda
1. *SPOKEN WORD AWARDS*
*Outstanding Poet*
Sithembile Siqoza
Obert Dube
Prince Ryanne Chidzvondo
Ngoni Paradza aka Mambo Guramatunhu
*Outstanding Comedian*
King Kandoro
Andrew Manyika
Tanyaradzwa Sena
*Outstanding Social Media Skits*
Admire Mushambi aka Mama Vee
Kudzanai Chengedza aka Mbuya vaPiyasoni
Theophilus Chigumira aka Mai Kirifodhi
4. *MEDIA AWARDS*
*Outstanding Journalist: Print*
Khumbulani Muleya – The Standard
Nyadzombe Nyampenza – Newsday
Tafadzwa Zimoyo – The Herald
*Outstanding Journalist: Radio*
Owen Madondo – Star FM
Anesu Masamvu – ZiFM
Yvonne Tivatye – Star FM
*Outstanding Journalist: Television*
Candice Mwakalyalya – ZTN
Colette Musanyera – ZBC
Takudzwa Chihambakwe – ZTN
*Outstanding: Online Media*
Nash TV
Bustop TV
Earground
5. *THEATRE AWARDS*
*Outstanding Actor*
Shaun Mundawarara as Cullingwall in The Play that goes Wrong
Musa Saruro as Charles in The Play that goes Wrong
Ishmael Muvingi as King Lobengula in Bayethe Nkosi
*Outstanding Actress*
Caroline Yule as Mrs Perkins in The Play that goes Wrong
Min’enhle Mguni as Renee Stokes in Heartbreak Mafia
Sandra Mpofu as Maimbodeyi in Maimbodeyi
*Outstanding Theatrical Production*
Heartbreak Mafia by Reps Theatre
The play that goes wrong by Reps Theatre
Bayethe Nkosi by Umkhathi Theatre
*Outstanding Director*
Matesu Dube in Bayethe Nkosi
AneUnhu Gwatidzo in Heartbreak Mafia
Sue Bolt in The Play that Goes Wrong
6. *LITERARY AWARDS*
*Outstanding First Creative Published Work*
The Madman on First Street and other stories by David Chasumba
3.15am and other stories by Rudo D.M Manyere
Monomotapa by Tawanda Vomo
*Outstanding Children’s Book*
When the Sun Sets by Nqobizwe Malinga
Let’s enjoy Village Tales with Mbuya maDishi by Valentine N.Nyagweta
Sloba and the Chameleonaire by Costa Chayambuka
*Outstanding Fiction Book*
The Quality of Mercy by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu
Intwasa Short Stories Vol. 2 edited by Raisedon Baya
Chapwati by Ignatius C. Musonza
*Outstanding Poetry Book*
Starfish Blossoms by Samantha R. Vazhure
Ichibi Lezinkondlo by Obert Dube
I know why the Heart Sings by Patience Chiyangwa
7. *FILM & TELEVISION AWARDS*
*Outstanding Actor*
Searchmore Takavada as Husband in 3 days in March
Shaun Mundawarara as Jay in Just say Hello
Farai Chigudu as Toro in Ngoda
*Outstanding Actress*
Charity Mahowa-Matavo as Tete Rhoda in Viva Wenera
Sylvia Mavezera as Wife in 3 days in March
Chiedza Mhende as Sonja in Just say Hello
*Outstanding Music Video*
Changes in time (Mvura Yanaya) by Evicted, Directed by Vusa Hlatshwayo
Kamoto by Mwenje Mathole, Directed by Jonathana Samkange
Fight For Me by Mann Friday, Directed by Kalai Faye Barlow
Huya Tinamate by Gemma Griffith ft Enzo Ishall, Directed by Kyle Brown
*Outstanding Screen Production (Television)*
Intab’enkulu directed by Kuda Brian Bwititi
Viva Wenera directed by Eddy Ndlovu
Tangled directed by Shem Zemura
*Outstanding Screen Production (Short Length Film)*
3 Days in March Directed by Kuda Brian Bwititi
Konflict Directed by Sydney Taivavashe
A Stitch in Tim Directed by William Nyandoro and Raisedon Baya
*Outstanding Screen Production(Full Length Film)*
Ngoda Directed by Joe Njagu and Eddie Sandifolo
Just say Hello Directed by Invision Studios
Benignity Directed by Tinashe Mombeshora
8. *MUSIC AWARDS*
*Outstanding New Comer*
Tavonga Leo Magombedze (Leo Magozz), Farai Gadzani (Bling 4) and Brian
Kadyamarunga (Brian Jeck)
Silas Mavende aka Saint Floew
Andrea Sibanda aka Andrea The Vocalist
*Outstanding Female Musician*
Feli Nandi
Dorcas Moyo
Sandra Ndebele
*Outstanding Male Musician*
Mark Ngwazi
Braveman Chizvino Mawanza aka Baba Harare
Energy Silvester Chizanga aka Freeman
*Outstanding Song*
Tirikutandarara by Dorcas Moyo
Fire Emoji by Tavonga Leo Magombedze (Leo Magozz), Farai
Gadzani (Bling 4) and Brian Kadyamarunga (Brian Jeck)
Zimbabwean Queen by Energy Silvester Chizanga (Freeman) and Chris Martin
*Outstanding Album*
Zimbabwean Giant by Braveman Chizvino Mawanza aka Baba Harare
David and Goliath by Energy Silvester Chizanga aka Freeman
Nharo Nezvine Nharo by Mark Ngwazi
9. *SPECIAL AWARDS*
*Promoter Of The Year*
Matabeleland Natural Resources Management
X-Mo Squad
2 Kings Entertaiment
Chipaz Promotion
*Outstanding Artist In The Diaspora*
Tanaka Fireyi – China
Charmaine Shamiso Mapimbiro aka Shasha – South Africa
Tafara Nyatsanza – USA
Sibongile Mlambo – USA
