Zim Masvingo Music and Arts Awards 2019: All the nominees

The Masvingo Music Awards, which are courtesy of Masvingo Caravan Park, Econet, Pepsi and Delta Beverages, are known for awarding individuals who excel in the fields of music, visual art, poetry, theatre, photography dance and radio.

Gary Mapanzure, Alchemy, Baba Rah Africa and Jodah were nominated in the Outstanding Male Artist category while Lady Pee, Melmery, Clara Magora and Tasha Oceanic will battle it out in the Outstanding Female Artist category.

Artists competing in the Best Hip Hop Artist category include MadMan, 039 Music Bang, Berry, Libbz and Nash Mushona. Other nominees in different categories are Zindoga, Eye Q, Boi Sammy, Tatenda Noyka and George Maponga.

The winners, according to award organiser Pride Masekesa, will be decided by a panel of judges.

Below is the full list of nominees:

Music Awards

Outstanding Music Videos

• King Don ft Taboe X Young Ice
• Vince Visuals ft 039 Music Bang
• Fire House ft Luvantee
• MD Media ft Ngoni Paradza

Outstanding Female Artist

• Lady Pee
• Melmery
• Clara Magora
• Tasha Oceanic

Outstanding Male Artist

• Gary Mapanzure
• Alchemy
• Baba Rah Africa
• Jodah

Outstanding Album

• Magiredha – Pastor N & R. Majaya
• Zindoga – Alchemy
• I Pray – C.Jey Swag
• Don’t Worry – Dvarren
• Team Hombe – Innollah

Best Hip Hop Artist

• MadMan
• 039 Music Bang
• Berry
• Libbz
• Nash Mushona

Best Hip Hop Single

• ‘All in or Nothing’ – Madman
• ‘Zvirimandiri’ – Libbz
• ‘Chamu Chiwanza’ – Daysh

Most Consistent Artist

• Okoye Swagmore
• Brandon Mvura
• Nash
• Zimroyals

Outstanding Creativity

• Eye Q
• Juts B Harsh
• Boi Sammy
• St Chatterz

Outstanding Gospel Artist

• CJSweg
• Pastor N & R. Majaya
• Raphael Skella
• Prosper Macharika

Outstanding Gospel Song

• ‘Inyasha’ – Prosper Macharika ft. Takesure
• ‘Magiredha’ – Pastor N& R Majaya
• ‘Mai Maria’ – RaphaelSkella
• ‘Zvinodiwa na Mwari’ – CJ Swag

Special Award Outstanding Artist Performance

• Blessing Wekwamaramba

Outstanding Dancehall Artist

• Boi Sammy
• Sensey Millah
• Jodah
• Luvante

Outstanding Music Producer

• Professor Lalo
• T-boy
• John
• Lukan

Outstanding Awards

Outstanding Radio Personality

• Miss Candice
• Outstanding new artist
• Taboe
• Candy
• Raphael Skella
• Mc Mnash
• Daysh

Outstanding Artist of the Year

• Ngoni Paradza
• Baba Rah Africa
• Alchemy
• Wekwamaramba

Outstanding Partners

• George Maponga
• Julius Marimbire
• Golden Maunganidze

Outstanding Festival

• Lake October Festival hosted by Gary Garande
• Doug Hill Drama Festival hosted by Masvingo Theatre & Arts Club
• Masvingo Youth Arts Festival hosted by Onward Chironda
• Poetry Slam hosted by Ngoni the poet & Kriss newtone

Outstanding Promoter

• Gary Garande (Caravan Park)
• Tatenda Nyoka
• Zambuko aka King ZaHZah

Outstanding Arts Ambassador

• Charles Munganasa
• Florenco Masekesa
• Sydney Taivavashe
• Vharazipi

Dance Awards

Outstanding Group or Solo

• B2B Zim Born To Dance
• Baluta
• John
• Prototypes

Spoken Word Awards

Outstanding Poet

• General Fire Colloso
• Blessing Malaika
• Ngoni Paradza
• Bernadette Mukova Cyclone
• Theatre Awards

Outstanding Actor

• Ngoni Chinovava
• Yanano
• Khetani Mike Banda
• Panashe Makusha

Outstanding Actress

• Carol Mangenga
• Heather Mlingo
• Fari Mukumba
• Bridget Mukova

Outstanding Production

• Shrek by Tafadzwa Chindanya
• Operation Restore Regasi by Charles Munganasa
• Chekvo-chekvos by Khetani Mike Banda
• Mari-Mari by Charles Munganasa

Special Award for Best Theatre New Actor

• Panashe Makusha

Visual Arts Awards

Outstanding Graphic Designer

• Eugene Kundiona AKA Kundi Press
• Howard Mpofu AKA H.D
• Irvine T Chimanga AKA Vince Designs
• Tonde AKA Hubtec Designs

Outstanding Photographer

• Rolak
• Tino Midzi
• H.D Photography
• Vince Visuals

Film and Television Awards

Outstanding Actor

• Tinashe Nhukarume aka Nash
• Ngoni Chinovava
• Donovan Takaendesa
• Courage Murambadare

Outstanding Actress

• Wendy Muwishi
• Rosemary Zivanai
• Linda
• Prudence

Outstanding Production

• Genena Harina Moto by Donovan Takaendesa
• Umshado wethu by Great Zimbabwe University