Zim artistes shine at US awards

ZIMBABWEAN artistes continue to shine beyond the borders with dancehall president Winky D being among the winners at this year’s edition of the Annual African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEAUSA) ceremony held on Saturday at Newark Symphony Hall in the United States.

According to the organisers, the awards seek to honour Africans’  excellence across all crafts and industry sectors, including entertainment, entrepreneurship and community.

Apart from Winky D, his compatriots Jah Prayzah scooped Best Male Artiste East/South/North Africa gong, songbird Gemma Griffiths got Best Female East/South/North and South Africa-based Zimbabwean singer Lynol “Mr Brown” Siwela won Best Collaboration award for his duet MaGear featuring Mzansi singer Makhadzi.

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