Winky D Dominates NAMA Awards, Secures People’s Choice Title Again

Winky D has retained the People’s Choice Award at the NAMA Awards for the second consecutive year. The event celebrated various artistic achievements across numerous categories, recognizing both established and emerging talents in dance, visual arts, literature, theatre, film, and music. NewZimbabwe.com congratulates all artists and event conveners for their success in showcasing Zimbabwe’s vibrant artistic community.

The esteemed National Arts Merits Awards (NAMA) ceremony recognized outstanding talent across various artistic disciplines with Winky D, also known as Wallace Chirumiko, claiming the People’s Choice Award for the second consecutive year. The event, held in Harare, celebrated the rich cultural heritage of Zimbabwe and the exceptional contributions of its artists.

This year’s NAMA winners are as follows:

1. Dance Awards:
– Outstanding Female Dancer: Celine Madziva (Respect My team)
– Outstanding Male Dancer: Tichaona “Hero” Chikara (Into the light)
– Outstanding Dance Group/Production: Khaya Arts Productions (UniAfrica)
– Outstanding Choreographer: Future Dube (Khaya Arts Productions)

2. Visual Arts Awards:
– Outstanding Male Visual Artist: Moffat Takadiwa
– Outstanding Female Visual Artist: Portia Zvavahera
– Outstanding Upcoming Visual Artist: Kundai Nathan
– Outstanding Exhibition: 6th Venice Biennale (Various Artists curated by Fadzai Veronica Muchemwa)

3. Spoken Word Awards:
– Outstanding Poet: Kudakwashe Rice
– Outstanding Social Media Skits: Panashe Gurende (Moojaya)
– Outstanding Stand-Up Comedian: Mukudzei Majoni (King Kandoro)

4. Theatre Awards:
– Outstanding Actress: Caroline Mashingaidze Zimbizi (Family Riots)
– Outstanding Actor: Michael Kudakwashe (Family Riots)
– Outstanding Theatrical Production: The Aftermath (Patsimeredu Trust)
– Outstanding Director: Everson Ndlovu (Haywire)
– Outstanding Playwright: Leonard Matsa (Promise)

5. Literary Arts Awards:
– Outstanding First Published Work: Zagamo the war within by Ray Mawerera
– Outstanding Children’s Book: Chimbira nedzimwe ngano by Primrose Dzenga
– Outstanding Fiction Book: Weeping Tomato by Samantha Rumbidzai Vazhure
– Outstanding Non-Fiction Book: Entrepreneurial Success by Divine Simbi-Ndhlukula PhD

6. Film & Television Awards:
– Outstanding Actress: Munashe Goromonzi (The November Promise)
– Outstanding Actor: Skanyiso Ngwenya (Rise)
– Outstanding Music Video: Nhemamusasa by Bagga
– Outstanding Screen Production (Television): The DNA Show by Tinashe Mugabe
– Outstanding Screen Production (Short film): Dollar by Tawanda Vombo
– Outstanding Screen Production (Full Length film): Nhoroondo by Vusa Hlatshwayo

7. Music Awards:
– Outstanding Female Musician: Thamsanqa Moyo (Tamy Moyo)
– Outstanding Male Musician: Hillary Marufu (Master H)
– Outstanding Breakthrough Musician: Gift Kudakwashe Hombarume (Chill Master)
– Outstanding Music Group: The Unveiled
– Outstanding Song: Kana Ndanyura by Kelvin Kusikwenyu (Killer T)
– Outstanding Album: NOP Makoni by Nkosilathi Sibiya (Voltz JT)

8. Special Awards:
– Promoter of the Year: Event Hulks
– Outstanding Artist in the Diaspora: Masimba Hwati (Visual Artist)
– Arts Service Award: Prince Edward School
– Arts Personality Award: Partson Chimbodza
– Lifetime Achievement Award: Philip Svosve
– People’s Choice Award: Wallace Chirumiko (Winky D),

NewZimbabwe.com congratulates the NAMA conveners for their efforts in hosting a successful event celebrating Zimbabwe’s artistic talent.

In conclusion, the NAMA ceremony showcased the exceptional talent of Zimbabwe’s artists, with Winky D reaffirming his status as a leading figure in the music industry by winning the People’s Choice Award for the second year in a row. A diverse range of categories highlighted achievements in dance, visual arts, spoken word, theatre, literature, film, and music, reflecting the vibrant cultural landscape of Zimbabwe. Congratulations to all the winners for their remarkable contributions to the arts.

Original Source: www.newzimbabwe.com