Zim: 2023 NAMAs announce winners

Zimdancehall singer Freeman and music trio Leo Magozz, Bling 4 and Brian Jack were the biggest winners in the music categories. Freeman took home the Outstanding Male Musician and Outstanding Album accolades while Leo Magozz, Bling 4 and Brian Jeck received the Outstanding Newcomer and Outstanding Song trophies.

Gospel singer Dorcas Moyo walked away with the Outstanding Female Musician Award while Theo Chigumira came tops in the controversial People’s Choice category.

Below is the full list of winners:

Music Awards

Outstanding Newcomer

• Leo Magozz, Bling 4 and Brian Jeck
• Saint Floew
• Andrea The Vocalist

Outstanding Female Musician

• Dorcas Moyo
• Feli Nandi
• Sandra Ndebele

Outstanding Male Musician

• Freeman
• Mark Ngwazi
• Baba Harare

Outstanding Song

• ‘Fire Emoji’ – Leo Magozz, Bling 4 and Brian Jeck
• ‘Tirikutandarara’ – Dorcas Moyo
• ‘Zimbabwean Queen’ – Freeman and Chris Martin

Outstanding Album

• David and Goliath – Freeman 
• Zimbabwean Giant – Baba Harare
• Nharo Nezvine Nharo – Mark Ngwazi

Outstanding Music Video

• ‘Fight For Me’ – Mann Friday, Directed by Kalai Faye Barlow
• ‘Changes in Time (Mvura Yanaya)’ – Evicted, Directed by Vusa Hlatshwayo
• ‘Kamoto’ – Mwenje Mathole, Directed by Jonathana Samkange
• ‘Huya Tinamate’ – Gemma Griffith ft. Enzo Ishall, Directed by Kyle Brown

People’s Choice

• Theophilus Chigumira

Special Awards

Promoter of the Year

• X-Mo Squad
• Matabeleland Natural Resources Management
• 2 Kings Entertainment
• Chipaz Promotion

Outstanding Artist In The Diaspora

• Tafara Nyatsanza (US)
• Tanaka Fireyi (China)
• Shasha (South Africa)
• Sibongile Mlambo (US)

Media Awards

Outstanding Journalist – Print

• Nyadzombe Nyampenza – The Standard
• Khumbulani Muleya – The Standard
• Tafadzwa Zimoyo – The Herald

Outstanding Journalist – Radio

• Owen Madondo – Star FM
• Anesu Masamvu – ZiFM
• Yvonne Tivatye – Star FM

Outstanding Journalist – Television

• Colette Musanyera – ZBC
• Candice Mwakalyalya – ZTN
• Takudzwa Chihambakwe – ZTN

Outstanding – Online Media

• Nash TV
• Bustop TV
• Earground

Dance Awards

Outstanding Female Dancer

• Ndomupeishe Chipendo
• Praise Dube
• Lesley Mushaninga

Outstanding Male Dancer

• Terrence Kapesa
• Sean Mambwere
• Devante Sangaza

Outstanding Dance Group

• Elysium Magna Dance Theatre
• Khaya Arts
• Salt and Light

Outstanding Dance Choreographer

• Sean Mambwere
• Future Dube
• Hillary Indi

Visual Arts Awards

Outstanding 3 Dimensional Work

• Celebrating Together
• Working Together
• Life is a Journey
• Reflection

Outstanding Mixed Media

• Mysterical Revealer
• Looking Behind the Pot
• A Long Way 2

Outstanding Exhibition

• A Book that Cannot be Read by Allison Baker curated by Fadzai Muchemwa
• Bold and Beautiful by Keith Zenda curated by Philip Butler & Keith Zenda
• Roots and Routes by Tamari & Natasha Kudita curated by Doreen Sibanda

Spoken Word Awards

Outstanding Poet

• Obert Dube
• Sithembile Siqoza
• Prince Ryanne Chidzvondo
• Ngoni Paradza aka Mambo Guramatunhu

Outstanding Comedian

• King Kandoro
• Andrew Manyika
• Tanyaradzwa Sena

Outstanding Social Media Skits

• Theophilus Chigumira aka Mai Kirifodhi
• Admire Mushambi aka Mama Vee
• Kudzanai Chengedza aka Mbuya vaPiyasoni

Theatre Awards

Outstanding Actor

• Shaun Mundawarara
• Musa Saruro
• Ishmael Muvingi

Outstanding Actress

• Caroline Yule
• Min’enhle Mguni
• Sandra Mpofu

Outstanding Theatrical Production

• Bayethe Nkosi
• Heartbreak Mafia
• The play that Goes Wrong

Outstanding Director

• Sue Bolt
• Matesu Dube
• AneUnhu Gwatidzo

Literary Awards

Outstanding First Creative Published Work

• The Madman on First Street and other stories
• 3.15am and other stories
• Monomotapa

Outstanding Children’s Book

• Sloba and the Chameleonaire
• When the Sun Sets
• Let’s Enjoy Village Tales with Mbuya maDishi

Outstanding Fiction Book

• The Quality of Mercy
• Intwasa Short Stories Vol. 2
• Chapwati

Outstanding Poetry Book

• Starfish Blossoms
• Ichibi Lezinkondlo
• I know why the Heart Sings

Film and Television Awards

• Searchmore Takavada
• Outstanding Actor
• Shaun Mundawarara
• Farai Chigudu

Outstanding Actress

• Sylvia Mavezera
• Charity Mahowa-Matavo
• Chiedza Mhende

Outstanding Screen Production (Television)

• Intab’enkulu
• Viva Wenera
• Tangled

Outstanding Screen Production (Short Length Film)

• 3 Days in March
• Konflict
• A Stitch in Tim

Outstanding Screen Production (Full Length Film)

• Ngoda
• Just say Hello
• Benignity