Call for entries: Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards 2021

Only works released or created between 31 October 2020 and 1 August 2021 will be accepted. Artists can self-nominate or be nominated by their labels, management or fans.

Nominations can be done online here.

Entries can be submitted also physically and forms can be downloaded here. Forms need to be sealed in an envelope that is clearly marked ‘Roil BAA Submission 2021‘. Completed forms can be submitted physically at Studio 10 at the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe in Bulawayo or at Sabela Studios (PES) located at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (enter via Gate 1).

The submission deadline is 9 September.

“We call on all creatives to submit their amazing works for consideration to our panel of judges,” the Roil BAAs said. “We look forward to the fifth edition of the Roil BAAsk, which are coming amid a global pandemic and we remain dedicated and committed to the cause of recognising arts excellence in Zimbabwe.”

Entries can be submitted for the following categories:

• Outstanding Kwaito/House/Gqom Artist or Act
• Outstanding Hip Hop Artist or Act
• Outstanding Gospel Artist or Act
• Outstanding Alternative (Maskandi/Jazz/World) Music Artist or Act
• Outstanding Tshibilika/Rhumba Artist or Act
• Outstanding A Capella/Imbube Group or Act
• Outstanding Music Video
• Outstanding Music Producer Song of the Year
• Outstanding Dance Ensemble
• Outstanding Female Dancer
• Outstanding Male Dancer
• Outstanding Theatre Actress
• Outstanding Theatre Actor
• Outstanding Theatre Production
• Outstanding Online Media
• Outstanding Arts Journalist Across the Board
• Outstanding Arts Photographer
• Outstanding Television Production/Programme
• Outstanding Short Film
• Outstanding Film/TV Actress
• Outstanding Film/TV Actor
• Outstanding Comedian
• Outstanding Poet
• Outstanding Literary Work – Non-fiction
• Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
• Outstanding Ndebele Literary Work
• Outstanding Female Model
• Outstanding Male Model
• Outstanding Fashion Designer/House
• Outstanding Newcomer (across all genres)
• Outstanding Ambassador (Worldwide)
• Life Achievement Award
• Outstanding Radio DJ
• Outstanding Club DJ
• Outstanding Female Artist
• Outstanding Male Artist
• People's Choice Award (new award)