Bulawayo Arts Awards 2019: All the nominees

The awards ceremony will be held at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair in Bulawayo on 29 June. Voting is under way and closes on 26 June.

Lorraine Stot, Novuyo Seagirl and Pastor Lindani are nominated in the Outstanding Female Artist category while Asaph, Zinjaziyamluma, Hwabaraty and Calvin are competing for the Outstanding Male Artist category.

Muse, Asaph, Guluva 7, Calvin, Msizkay and K-Brizzy (Diablo) are nominated in the Outstanding Hip Hop Artist/Act. Songs that are nominated in the Song of the Year category are ‘Ebunandini’ (Zinjaziyamluma), ‘Bambelela’ (Novuyo Seagirl), ‘Banjalo Abantu’ (Calvin), ‘Bekezela’ (Lorraine Stot) and ‘Ethandweni’ (Mkhosi).

Other nominated artists are Chelsea Mguni, Clement Magwaza, Nobuntu and Jeys Marabini, among others.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Outstanding Gospel Artist/Act

• Pastor Lindani
• Knowledge Nkiwane
• Tholakele Ndlovu/Moyo
• Chelsea Mguni

Outstanding Kwaito/House/Gqom Artist/Act

• Mqondisi Sibanda/Skaiva
• Wisdom Moyo/Mawiza
• Novuyo Seagirl Dube

Outstanding Tshibilika/Rhumba Artist/Act

• Mothusi Bashimane Ndlovu/Madlela Skhobokobo
• Clement Magwaza
• Ndux Junior

Outstanding Imbube/A capella Act

• Indosakusa
• Nobuntu
• Great Stars

Outstanding Alternative (Maskandi/Jazz) Music Artist/Act

• Jeys Marabini
• Hwabaraty
• Zinjaziyamluma
• Gazelimnyama

Outstanding Hip Hop Artist/Act

• Muse
• Asaph
• Guluva 7
• Calvin
• Msizkay
• K-Brizzy (Diablo)

Outstanding Female Artist  

• Lorraine Stot
• Novuyo Seagirl
• Pastor Lindani

Outstanding Male Artist

• Asaph
• Zinjaziyamluma
• Hwabaraty
• Calvin

Song of the Year

• ‘Ebunandini’ – Zinjaziyamluma
• ‘Bambelela’ – Novuyo Seagirl
• ‘Banjalo Abantu’ – Calvin
• ‘Bekezela’ – Lorraine Stot
• ‘Ethandweni’ – Mkhosi

Outstanding Music Producer

• Percy Mativenga
• Nate 'Oktopus' Chipunza
• Dumisani Ramadu Moyo
• Godwin 'Smallz' Ndlovu

Outstanding Music Video Director

• Vusa Hlatshwayo/Blaqs
• Andy Cutta
• Clayton Chehore
• Rasquesity

Outstanding Choral Group

• Bulawayo Choristers
• Vocal Ex
• Harvest House HQ Choir

DJ Awards

Outstanding Radio DJ

• Donna N – Skyz Metro FM
• Nombulelo “Mntase” Masoka – Khulumain FM
• Cde Phil – Khulumani FM
• DJ Khekhe

Outstanding Club DJ

• DJ Engy – Red Café
• DJ Price Eskhosini – BAC

Dance Awards

Outstanding Male Dancer

• Newman Takawira (IYASA)
• Ishmael Muvingi (Umkhathi Theatre)
• Mphokuhle Sibanda (Bolamba)

Outstanding Female Dancer

• Lorin Sibanda (Umkhathi Theatre)
• Lethokuhle Ncube (IYASA)
• Lavona Staal

Outstanding Contemporary Dance Ensemble

• IYASA
• Super Geeks
• Salt and Light

Outstanding Traditional Dance Ensemble

• Bolamba Performing Arts
• Umkhathi Theatre Arts
• Khaya Arts

Theatre Awards

Outstanding Theatre Production

• The Hostel
• Zandezi
• Ukholo the Musical
• Rachel 19

Outstanding Theatre Actress

• Charlene Mangweni – Ukama
• Charmaine Mudau – Garden of Dreams
• Lynette Cheure – Rachel 19
• Lady Tshawe – Ukholo

Outstanding Theatre Actor

• Cedric Msongelwa – Zandezi
• Ronald Sigeca – Zandezi
• Admire Sawunyama – Ukholo

Outstanding Director

• Thulani Mbambo – The Hostel
• Desire Moyo – Rachel 19
• Memory Kumbota – Garden of Dreams

Schools Awards

Outstanding Arts Educator (High Schools)

• Nkosi Mlibazi – Nketa High School
• Bridget Sayers – Gifford High School
• Joubert Ngwenya – Eveline High School

Outstanding Schools Arts Effort (High Schools)

• Gifford High School
• Nketa High School
• Eveline High School

Outstanding Actor (High Schools)

• Maxwell Kapota – Gifford High School
• Bruce Gandiaru – Nketa High School
• Sailas Matsika – Gifford High School

Outstanding Schools Effort (Primary Schools)

• Greenfield Primary School
• Matshayiskhova Primary School
• Thembiso Primary School

Visual Arts Awards

Outstanding Visual Artist (3D)

• Metal Monster by Frederico Ismail
• Spice Grinders by Audrey Khumalo
• Ngibuhlungu by Sikhulile P Sibanda

Outstanding Visual Artist (2D)

• Inkululeko by George Masarira
• One Vision of Harmony by Talent Kapadza

Media Awards

Outstanding Arts Photographer

• Mgcini Nyoni
• Mhondiwa Mhepo
• Jaison Makara

Outstanding Arts Journalist Across Board

• Sharon Sibindi – Newsday
• Bruce Ndlovu – Sunday News
• Larry Kwirirai – Three Men on A Boat & ZIFM

Outstanding Main Stream Media House

• Khulumani FM
• Sunday News
• Skyz Metro FM

Outstanding Online Media

• Urban Culture
• Fokuz Magazine
• Chronicle Online

Film and Television Awards

Outstanding TV/Film Actress

• Pride Mpofu – The Letter
• Mbo Mahocs – Scandal
• Sarah Mpofu – The Letter
• Sithandazile Dube – Ezakomatshelela

Outstanding Film/TV Director

• Thembelihle Moyo – Ezakomatshelela
• Daniel Lasker – The Man

Outstanding Film

• The Man – Daniel Lasker
• Another Wedding – Multimedia Box

Outstanding Film/TV Actor

• Calvin Madula – Ezakomatshelela and Another Wedding
• Prince Lupahla – Ezakomatshelela

Outstanding Television Production

• Ezakomatshelela

Spoken Word Awards

Outstanding Comedian

• Chik Alijoy
• Maforty
• Q the Boss

Outstanding Poet

• Thandokuhle Sibanda
• Khana Moyo The Mad Poet
• Sondlane Dube/Sox the Poet
• Desire Moyo

Literary Arts Awards

Outstanding Non-fiction

• Novuyo Rosa Tshuma – House of Stones
• The Pangolin Club – Dabana Marotsi
• Sue Nyathi – The Gold Diggers
• Muziwandile Mahlangu – Deep from the Deep

Fashion & Lifestyle Awards

Outstanding Female Model

• Tholakele Dlamini
• Natasha Carol Gora
• Anelisiwe Ndebele

Outstanding Male Model

• Ben Chest
• Shadel Noble
• Keith Siamloboka

Outstanding Fashion Designer/House

• Umakoti by Nkazana
• Empress Primmy
• Thobekile Zondo

Special Awards

Outstanding Newcomer Across All Genres

• Mimi Tarukwana
• Lady EEF
• Cedric Msongelwa/Khekhe
• Ronald Sgeca
• Tebza

Outstanding Ambassador – Rest of the World

• Mokoomba
• Insingizi
• Makho Ndlovu

Outstanding Ambassador Republic of South Africa

• Bekezela Nkomo
• Mbo Mahocs
• Zinjaziyamluma

Outstanding Arts Personality From Outside of Bulawayo

• Winky D
• Jah Prayzer
• Oskido

Outstanding Community Engagement

• Rachel Ncube
• Thandokuhle Sibanda
• Bambelela Arts Ensemble
• Victory Siyanqoba