Nyathi scoops cultural award

RENOWNED poet Albert Nyathi and Nkayi traditional leader Chief Dakamela were among the winners at the Matabeleland Cultural Awards (MCA) held on Saturday at the Youth Arena in Bulawayo.

Nyathi got the Lifetime award, Chief Dakamela received the Best Traditional Leader’s award while Yolanda Maria Dicecala clinched the Up-and-Coming Female Poet gong.

Mabhukudwana Primary School won the Outstanding Primary School award through traditional dance group while Intombi Yabelungu music group won the Outstanding Maskandi award.

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