NAMAs 2024 in Zim: All the winners
The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe announced the winners for the 2024 National Arts Merit Awards (NAMAs) at the Bulawayo International Trade Fair Hall on 24 February.
Zimdancehall musician Enzo Ishall was the biggest winner with two awards in the Outstanding Musician and Outstanding Song categories. Notwithstanding fierce competition from Janet Manyowa and Vuyo Brown, Feli Nandi took home the Outstanding Female Musician Award, marking her first win at the NAMAs. The win comes after the release of her second album Izwi and recent performances in South Africa, the UK and Tanzania at the ACCES music conference.
Winky D the People’s Choice Award after wide criticism that he was not nominated in the same category alongside Jah Prayzah at the 2023 NAMAs, triumphing against rappers Voltz JT, SaintFloew, Holy Ten and comedian Mai Kirifodhi. Jah Prayzah’s Chiremerera won the Outstanding Album Award, despite several music critics saying the offering acted as a promotional tool for Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa ahead of the 2023 elections.
Below is the full list of winners:
Music Awards
Outstanding Newcomer
- Kinah The Music
- Mbida D
- Bagga
Outstanding Female Musician
- Feli Nandi
- Janet Manyowa
- Vuyo Brown
Outstanding Male Musician
- Enzo Ishall
- SaintFloew
- Msiz'kay
Outstanding Song
- ‘Bhebhi Rako Raroorwa’ – Enzo Ishall
- ‘One by One’ – Julian King ft. SaintFloew
- ‘Chiremerera’ – Jah Prayzah
Outstanding Album
- Chiremerera – Jah Prayzah
- Season 4 Jesus – Joyful Praise Choir
- Trophy – Freeman
Special Awards
Promoter of the Year
- Chipaz Promotion
- Xmo Squad
- Stratosphere Events
- Prunella Investments
People’s Choice Award
- Winky D
- Voltz JT
- SaintFloew
- Holy Ten
- Mai Kirifodhi
Outstanding Music Video
- ‘Damage’ – Tahle We Dzinza, directed by Jonathan Samukange
- ‘Famba’ – Anita Jaxson, directed by Taurai Zidya
- ‘Harare to Mutare’ – Shingai ft. Bryan K, directed by Jonathan Samukange
Dance Awards
Outstanding Female Dancer
- Deborah Kabongo (Fame in a Frame)
- Ellain Ncube (The Chronicles)
- Vanessa Nyoni (Street Battles)
Outstanding Male Dancer
- Sean Mambwere (The Chronicles)
- Tichaona Chikara (The Hero)
- Terence Kapesa (A man from Bulawayo)
Outstanding Dance Group
- Salt and Light
- Elysium Magna Dance Theatre
- Guruve Marimba Arts Ensemble
Outstanding Dance Choreographer
- Terence Kapesa
- Deborah Kabongo
- Sean Mambwere
Visual Arts Awards
Outstanding 2-Dimensional Work
- Wire Car by Christwish Malunga
- My Daughter by Crystal Vimbanashe Beseni
- Shiriyabvutarekeni by Sea Mpetwa
Outstanding 3-Dimensional Work
- Charging Gorilla by Ray Chataira
- Cultural Dancer by Chenjeri Chiripanyanga
- Humility by Priviledge Garade
Outstanding Mixed Media
- Sin of Our Forefathers
- What’s Next by Fizani Nkomo
- Scaffolding on Site by Ishmael Marirofa
- Dhunamutuna by Tawanda Takura
Outstanding Exhibition
- Pamoyo Sihlengeni – Solo Exhibition at National Gallery of Zimbabwe (Bulawayo): Curated by Doris Kamupira
- Katundu Katurikwa – Solo Exhibition at National Gallery of Zimbabwe (Harare): Curated by Zvikomborero F. Mandangu
- Connections – Group Exhibition at National Gallery of Zimbabwe (Bulawayo): Curated by Hajee Ismail Mposa, Sinqobile Shamie Dube, and Doris Kamupira
Spoken Word Awards
Outstanding Poet
- Ngonidzashe Paradza aka Mambo Guramatunhu
- Shanay Wood
- Chioniso Tsikisayi
Outstanding Comedian
Outstanding Social Media Skits
- Admire Takudzwa Mushambi aka Mama Vee
- Theophilus Chigumira aka Mai Kirifodhi
- Kudzanai Chengedza aka Mbuya VaPiyasôi
Media Awards
Outstanding Journalist – Print
- Sindiso Dube – Alpha Media
- Sharon Zebra – Alpha Media
- Mthabisi Tshuma – Chronicle
Outstanding Journalist – Radio
- Chamvary – ZiFM Stereo
- MisRed – ZiFM Stereo
- KVG – Star FM
Outstanding Journalist – Television
- Collete Musanyera – ZTV
- Mr Dobbie – NRtv
Outstanding – Online Media
- Khumbulani Muleya – Heart and Soul
- Plot Mhako – earGround Africa
- Jonathan Mbiriyamveka – Gem Nation
Theatre Awards
Outstanding Actor
- Dean Jones as Lage in Aladdin
- Farai Clarence Borerwe as Augustine in Beautiful Men
- Douglas Bramsen as Jafar in Aladdin
Outstanding Actress
- Musawenkosi Sibanda as ALL MOTHER: We are One WINNER in Simunye
- Charmaine Mujeri as Faith Nehura in Zuva Crumbling
- Nosizo Gumede as Runyararo I am/was Marah
Outstanding Theatrical Production
- Simunye We are One – Directed by Mongi Wekhaya Mthombeni, Produced by Shearwater
- I am/was Marah – Directed by Lloyd Nyikadzino
- Zuva Crumbling – Directed by Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi
Outstanding Director
- Lloyd Nyikadzino for I am/was Marah
- Sandy Bradrick for Aladdin
- Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi for Zuva Crumbling & Beautiful Men
Literary Awards
Outstanding First Creative Published Work
- The Train House on Lobengula Street by Fatima Kara
- A Somber Graveyard Tale by Christopher Madala
- UQhondisile MaKhumalo by Kephas Sibanda
Outstanding Children’s Book
- The Haunted Pumpkin by Mai Sarungano Folktales
- Sloba and the Crocodile Tears by Martin Chayambuka
- A day in the park by Audrey Chirenje
Outstanding Fiction Book
- UKhetiwe by Zibusiso Mabonisa
- Whatever happened to Rick Astley by Byrony Rheam
- The Magic and Masala by Violet Kee-Tul
Outstanding Poetry Book
- Shamhu yezera renyu by Memory Chirere
- Looking for mother by Nkosiyazi Kan Kajiri
- Tessarae: A mosaic of poems by Zimbabwean women – Compiled and edited by Samantha Rumbidzai Vazhure and Marian Christie
Film and Television Awards
Outstanding Actor
- Everson K. Chieza as Jabulani in The November Promise
- Alex Ayanda Marova as Sgora in High School Diary
- Felix Machingambi as Comrade in Comrade
Outstanding Actress
- Bonakele Agnes Ncube as Dudu in High School Diary
- Auxillia Mucharevei as Nomsa in Destiny
- Munashe Goromonzi as Tsitsi in The November Promise
Outstanding Screen Production (Television)
- DNA Show – Tinashe Mugabe
- The November Promise – Derby Bheta
- High School Diary – John Mabuyane
Outstanding Screen Production (Short Length Film)
- Daughter of the soil by Derrick Manieca
- Maoko akandirera by Tinashe Dhorobeni
- A few dollars more by Jabu Mudzvova
Outstanding Screen Production (Full-Length Film)
- White yet Black by Steve Chikosi
- Comrade by Stephen Mutsago & Abel Silungwe
Outstanding Artist in the Diaspora
- Learnmore Jonasi (Stand-up comedy, US)
- Wiina Musamati (visual artist, US)
- Ernest Ndlovu (film & television actor, South Africa)
- Masimba Hwati (visual artist, Austria)
Arts Personality of the Year
- Clive Mono Mukundu
Arts Service Award
- Robert Malcom McLaren
Life Achievement Award
- Dr Thompson Kumbirayi Tsodzo
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