THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe yesterday announced the nominees for the 19th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) as follows;
1. SPOKEN WORD AWARDS
Outstanding Poet
Tanaka Effort Chuma Sithembile Siqhoza Ndebele aka Zingizwanizinja Tatenda Murigo
Outstanding Comedian
Learnmore Mwanyenyeka aka Long John Hubert Dumisani Ndlovu aka MaForty Andrew Manyika
2. LITERARY ARTS AWARDS
Outstanding First Creative Published Book
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Keep Reading
Hatiponi by Oscar Gwiriri [Progressive Booksellers & Publishers] A People’s Fight by Fradreck Hombiro [Hombiro Media Company] Nharo Dzemusango by Chenjerai Mazambani [Bhabhu Books]
Special Mention
Ensukwini Zalamhla by Onesimo Mpofu [Onesimo Mpofu]
Outstanding Children’s Book
Songs of the Little Creatures by Phumulani Chipandambira [Chipandambira Archives] Chitima Nditakure by Oscar Gwiriri [Progressive Booksellers & Publishers] Kuku Wins the President’s Clean Environment Award by Aleck Kaposa [Essential Books Publishing Company]
Outstanding Fiction Book
Shasha Dzokurera by Marcilyn Mugariri [Marcilyn Mugariri] Chasing the Wind by Phillip Chidavaenzi [Royalty Books] Out of Darkness, Shining Light by Petina Gappah [Scribner]
Outstanding Poetry Book
Rhyme and Resistance by Stanley Mushava [Underclass books and Films] Under My Skin by Prince Rayanne Chidzvondo [Prince Rayane Chidzvondo] Agringanda Like a Gringa Like a Foreigner by Tariro Ndoro [Modjaji Books]
Special Mention
Nhambetambe by Phumulani Chipandamira [Chipandambira Archive]
3. THEATRE AWARDS
Outstanding Actor
Ronald Madodana Sigeca in Imbokodo Anthony Mazhetese in The Gang Leader Ngonidzashe Chikowore in Inside out Liberty Mwenje Mthole in Inside out
Outstanding Actress
Davina Green in The Gang leader Charmaine Mudau in Imbokodo Agnes Ncube in Imbokodo
Outstanding Theatrical Production
The Gang Leader by Zim Theatre Academy Bongile by Chiedza Makwara Imbokodo by Nhimbe Trust
Outstanding Director
Yeukai Yvonne Chandiposha of Bongile Teddy Mangawa of Gang Leader Norbert Makoche of Imbokodo
4. DANCE AWARDS
Outstanding Female Dancer
Michelle Msopero in Sobahle Lynsey Nyamakwenje in Infinite Possibilities Dadirai Mupandawana in Ezimnyama Dance Group
Outstanding Male Dancer
Tawanda Tanaka Fireyi in My journey to the International Scene Tichaona Chikara in Hero’s + Selemani Mpochi aka Majuice in Ochestra Mberikwazvo
Outstanding Dance Group
No nominees
Outstanding Choreographer
No nominee
5. VISUAL ARTS AWARDS
Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work
Cyclone Idai where is Mommy? by Calvin Chimutuwah Revolutionary Freshness by Talent Kapadza Focusing on Green Economy by Webster Mubayirenyi
Outstanding 3 Dimensional Work
My Sister Loves Me by Rufaro Murenza Ancestral Family by Nichodimus T. Mutasa Tribute to the mother of generations by Stanley Mutanga
Outstanding Mix Media Work
Kurima Hohwa by Victor Nyakauru Distorted History by Anthony Bumhira Rehab Queen by Calvin Chimutuwah
Outstanding Exhibition
Pieces for Peace, Pieces, Revolutionary Freshness by Talent Kapadza & Schuma Herscovitz Purple Rhythm by Calvin and Prudence Chimutuwah Engaging the 45th Year by Helen Leroys
6. FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDS
Outstanding Actress
Charmaine Mudau as Bonke in Another wedding Antoinette Sango as Thandi in Mandla Sarah Mpofu Sibanda as Thalitha in Home Affairs
Outstanding Actor
Godfrey Chivese as Mile in The Call Brian Chitongo as Mandimutsa in Kuchina the Genesis Percy Soko as Mandla in Mandla
Outstanding Music Video
Tichichema Produced by Edible Elevens ft. Ammara Brown Sunshine City Produced by Kalai Faye Barlow ft. Flying Bantu Kure (remix) Produced by Kudzai Maneswa ft. Ishan Bless Produced by Kalai Faye Barlow ft Ammy and The Calamities
Outstanding Screen Production (Television Series)
Muzita Rababa Directed by Shem Zemura Dudzai Directed by Farai Mungoshi Mandla Directed by Solomon Mandaza
Special mention
Pink and Purple Directed by Mthabisi Onias Ndlovu
Outstanding Screen Production – Short Film
Redefining the Road Directed by Tapiwa Gambira The Call Directed by Godfrey Chivese Home Affairs Directed by Elton Sibanda
Outstanding Screen Production – Full Length Film
S’mbimbindo 3 Directed by Von Tavaziva Stay with Me Directed by Nick Zemura $400 Directed by Kudzai Chikomo
7. MEDIA AWARDS
Outstanding Journalist – Print
Kundai Marunya – Herald Prince Tungamirai Mushawevato – Sunday Mail Tafadzwa Kachiko – Newsday
Outstanding Journalist – Radio
Anesu Masamvu – ZiFM Yvonne Tivatye – Star FM Thulani Munyandu – National FM
Outstanding Journalist – Television
Patience Nyagato – ZBC Alexio Gwenzi – ZBC Masceline Bondamakara – ZBC
Outstanding Online Media
Zimcelebs Zimbojam Men on a Boat
8. MUSIC AWARDS
Outstanding Newcomer
Isheanesu Chigagura aka Ishan Panganayi Hare Ngonidzashe Dondo aka King 98
Outstanding Female Musician
Thamsanqa Moyo aka Tammy Moyo Janet Manyowa Ammara Brown
Outstanding Male Musician
Wallace Chirumiko aka Winky D Darlington Katsetsa aka Mambo Dhuterere Tinashe Gonzara aka Ti Gonzi
Outstanding Album
Uhuru by Willis Kachambwa aka Willis Wataffi Dare Guru by Darlington Katsetsa aka Mambo Dhuterere Gango by Energy Chizanga aka Freeman
Outstanding Song
Ngaibake by Freeman ft Alick Macheso Kure by Ishan ft Ti Gonzi Mugarden by Winky D ft Gemma Griffiths Mweya Ndisesekedze by Mambo Dhuterere
9. SPECIAL AWARDS
Promoter of the Year
D & G Promotions Big Scale Entertainment Ngoma NeHosho
Artist in the Diaspora
Vusa Mkhaya Tapfuma Charles Katedza aka Charlie Kay Gemma Griffiths Norah Chipaumire
