Winky D, the renowned king of Zim dancehall, has won the NAMA People’s Choice award for the second consecutive year at the award ceremony held in Harare. The event celebrated numerous artists across various disciplines, including dance, visual arts, spoken word, theatre, literature, film, and music. NewZimbabwe.com commends the successful organization of this prestigious event.
Wallace Chirumiko, widely recognized as Winky D, continues to dominate the Zimbabwean dancehall scene, having recently secured the National Arts Merits Award (NAMA) for People’s Choice for the second consecutive year. This recognition underscores his status as the country’s favorite artist. The vibrant awards ceremony took place on a Saturday night in Harare, highlighting the flourishing arts community in Zimbabwe. The team at NewZimbabwe.com congratulates the organizers of NAMA23 for executing a successful event.
The NAMA ceremony featured various categories showcasing the talents of artists across multiple disciplines:
1. Dance Awards
– Outstanding Female Dancer: Celine Madziva for _Respect My Team_
– Outstanding Male Dancer: Tichaona “Hero” Chikara for _Into the Light_
– Outstanding Dance Group/Production: Khaya Arts Productions for _UniAfrica_
– Outstanding Choreographer: Future Dube from Khaya Arts Productions
2. Visual Arts Awards
– Outstanding Male Visual Artist: Moffat Takadiwa
– Outstanding Female Visual Artist: Portia Zvavahera
– Outstanding Upcoming Visual Artist: Kundai Nathan
– Outstanding Exhibition: _6th Venice Biennale_ by various artists curated by Fadzai Veronica Muchemwa
3. Spoken Word Awards
– Outstanding Poet: Kudakwashe Rice
– Outstanding Social Media Skits: Panashe Gurende (aka Moojaya)
– Outstanding Stand-Up Comedian: Mukudzei Majoni (aka King Kandoro)
4. Theatre Awards
– Outstanding Actress: Caroline Mashingaidze Zimbizi as Tete Sabina in _Family Riots_
– Outstanding Actor: Michael Kudakwashe as Sidney in _Family Riots_
– Outstanding Theatrical Production: _The Aftermath_ by Patsimeredu Trust
– Outstanding Director: Everson Ndlovu for _Haywire_
– Outstanding Playwright: Leonard Matsa for _Promise_
5. Literary Arts Awards
– Outstanding First Published Work: _Zagamo: The War Within_ by Ray Mawerera
– Outstanding Children’s Book: _Chimbira Nedzimwe Ngano_ by Primrose Dzenga
– Outstanding Fiction Book: _Weeping Tomato_ by Samantha Rumbidzai Vazhure
– Outstanding Non-Fiction Book: _Entrepreneurial Success: Insights on Growing Business in a Fluid Economy_ by Divine Simbi-Ndlhukula
6. Film & Television Awards
– Outstanding Actress: Munashe Goromonzi as Tsitsi in _The November Promise_
– Outstanding Actor: Skanyiso Ngwenya as Rise in _Rise_
– Outstanding Music Video: _Nhemamusasa_ by Bagga, directed by Leopold Tapiwa Vengesa
– Outstanding Screen Production (Television): _The DNA Show_ by Tinashe Mugabe
– Outstanding Screen Production (Short Film): _Dollar_ by Tawanda Vombo
– Outstanding Screen Production (Full Length Film): _Nhoroondo_ by Vusa Hlatshwayo
7. Music Awards
– Outstanding Female Musician: Thamsanqa Moyo (aka Tamy Moyo)
– Outstanding Male Musician: Hillary Marufu (aka Master H)
– Outstanding Breakthrough Musician: Gift Kudakwashe Hombarume (aka Chill Master)
– Outstanding Music Group: The Unveiled
– Outstanding Song: _Kana Ndanyura_ by Kelvin Kusikwenyu (aka Killer T)
– Outstanding Album: _NOP Makoni_ by Nkosilathi Sibiya (aka Voltz JT)
8. Special Awards
– Promoter of the Year: Event Hulks
– Outstanding Artist in the Diaspora: Masimba Hwati
– Arts Service Award: Prince Edward School
– Arts Personality Award: Partson Chimbodza
– Lifetime Achievement Award: Philip Svosve
– People’s Choice Award: Wallace Chirumiko (aka Winky D).
In summary, Winky D has once again captured the title of People’s Choice at the NAMA awards, demonstrating his enduring popularity. The event celebrated a diverse range of artistic talents across dance, visual arts, poetry, theatre, literature, film, and music. The achievements of various nominees and winners reflect the vibrant landscape of the Zimbabwean arts community, highlighting the hard work and creativity of its artists.
Original Source: www.newzimbabwe.com
