Zim: 2022 NAMAs announce nominees

The nominees were drawn from various arts disciplines including music, theatre, film, media, poetry, literature and comedy, with Jah Prayzah clinching four nominations in the music categories. The ‘Munyaradzi’ hitmaker is nominated in the Outstanding Male Musician, Outstanding Song, Outstanding Album and Outstanding Music Video categories.

Following closely behind is dancehall artists Nutty O with three nominations including Outstanding Male Musician, Outstanding Song and Outstanding Album. Gospel singer Janet Manyowa as well as newcomers Feli Nandi and DT Bio Mudimba have received two nods apiece.

Competing for the Outstanding Artist in the Diaspora Award are rapper AWA (Germany), DJ Zandimaz (South Africa) and Tongayi Arnold Chirisa (US).

Below is the full list of nominees:

Music Awards

Outstanding Newcomer

• Feli Nandi
• Sandra Sibanda
• Herman Mpelo Mukombe
• DT Bio Mudimba

Outstanding Female Musician

• Janet Manyowa
• Feli Nandi
• Dorcas Moyo
• Gemma Griffiths

Outstanding Male Musician

• Jah Prayzah
• Nutty O
• Roki
• Freeman

Outstanding Song

• ‘Kujata-Jata’ – DT Bio Mudimba
• ‘Munyaradzi’ – Jah Prayzah
• ‘Hello Mwari’ – Jah Master
• ‘Handipere Power’ – Nutty O

Outstanding Album

• Hokoyo – Jah Prayzah
• Sounds of Victory – Janet Manyowa
• Mustard Seed – Nutty O
• 5136 Born in Highfield – Trevor Dongo

Special Awards

Promoter of Year

• X-Mo Squad
• Bira Remadzisahwirwa
• Gateway Stream

Outstanding Artist in the Diaspora

• Arnold Tongai Chirisa
• Awa Khiwe
• DJ Zandimaz

Outstanding Music Video

• ‘Nhoroondo’ – Jah Prayzah
• ‘Rainmaker’ – Kalai Faye Barlow ft. Djembe Monks
• ‘Move Together’ – Jonathan Samukange ft. Desert Sessions

Dance Awards

Outstanding Female Dancer

• Lisa Magwenzi in Love Shouldn’t Hurt
• Lorin Sibanda in Footprints
• Ndomupeishe Chipendo in Shuwa

Outstanding Male Dancer

• Devante Sanganza in My Passion for Dance
• John Cole in Gotta Feeling
• Tichaona Chikara in Purpose Driven

Outstanding Dance Choreographer

• Mishael Ndlovu in Most High
• John Cole in Loyal
• Hillary Indie in Tipei Ndiro

Outstanding Dance Group

• Ezimnyama Ensemble in Hope
• Umkhathi Theatre in Footprints
• Elysium Magna Dance Theatre in Tipei Ndiro

Visual Arts Awards

Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work

• Yadeuka Haichahorereke by Keith Zenda
• Free at Last by Keith Zenda
• Domination by Joseph Nyakwenga

Outstanding 3 Dimensional Work

• Nhumbu by Tatenda Gwarada
• Tears of Happy by Blessing Mutukwa
• Bundle of Joy by Farai Tandi
• My Music Drum by Simelokuhle Zibengwa

Outstanding Mixed Media

• Do Not Destroy Us by Rickson Zavare
• Garandichauya Series 3 by Prudence Chimutuwah
• Restoration by Forbes Mushipe

Spoken Word Awards

Outstanding Poet

• Obert Dube
• Kuda Rice
• Tanyaradzwa Emily Ngundu

Outstanding Comedian

• Theophilus Gabriel Chigumira
• Hidden Sibanda
• Kudzai Chengedza

Special Mention

• Mthokozisi Ncube

Social Media Skits

• Madam Boss
• Comic Pastor
• Kingsley Kaisi

Media Awards

Outstanding Journalist (Print)

• Sithokozile Sibanda – Ilanga
• Kennedy Nyavaya – The Standard
• Yvonne Ncube – The Chronicle

Outstanding Journalist (Radio)

• Monica Chanda aka Moechanda – Classic Radio
• Rumbidzai Mugwira/Chamvari – Power FM
• Phathisani Sibanda & Tinashe Chikuse – Power FM

Outstanding Journalist (Television)

• Collette Musanyera – ZBC
• Patience Nyagato – ZBC
• Barney Mupariwa – ZBC

Outstanding Journalist (Online Media)

• Nonkululeko Dube aka AmardZW – Amazing Voices
• Arnold Chirimuka – SoProfound
• Plot Mhako – Earground

Special Mention

• Nash TV

Theatre Awards

Outstanding Actor

• Shawn Mundawarara in Choosing Sam
• Cedric Musongwelwa in Deathbed
• Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi in The Good Minister from Kunyarara

Outstanding Actress

• Munyaradzi Guramatunhu in How are you really?
• Eyahra Mathaiza in How are you really?
• Rumbidzai Karize in Deathbed

Special Mention

• Patricia Putsai in Bleeding Wounds

Outstanding Theatrical Production

• Deathbed by Savanna Trust
• Improvisational Show at Oak Tree by Under The Influence Theatre
• How are you really? by Talisma Theatre Company

Outstanding Director

• Norbert Makoche in Bleeding Wounds
• Elizabeth Zaza Muchemwa in How Are You Really?
• Teddy Mangava in Deathbed

Literary Awards

Outstanding First Creative Published Work

• Bringing Us Back by Mercy Dhliwayo (Vhokololo Press)
• Diaspora Dreams by Andrew Chatora (Kharis Publishing)
• Umkhosi Wabangela Mazwi by Pretty Ndlovu (Ukhozi Publishers)

Outstanding Children’s Book

• The Cursing Tortoise by Onwald Gwiriri (Essential Books Publishing Company)
• Auntie Mazvita by Tinashe Muchuri (Essential Books Publishing Company)
• Tim’s Adventure in the Chocolate World by Chris Martin Lebolang (Hoart Benom Pty Publishing)

Special Mention

• ConvergenceZW by by Mgcini Nyoni (Mgcini Nyoni)
• Dear Eternal Mom by by Kuda Mucharambeyi (Soar Publishers)

Outstanding Fiction Book

• Mboni by Abraham Makamera (Progressive Publishers)
• All Comes to Dust by Bryony Rheam (amaBooks)
• Sirens:Tales of Youth and Love by Leroy Mthulisi Ndlovu (Leroy Mthulisi Ndlovu)

Outstanding Poetry Book

• Oasis in crisis by Ruth Tsopotsa (Ancient Pageant)
• For women Trying to breath and failing (It’s not your fault) by Batsirai Chigama (Ntombekhaya)
• Who killed Grandfather? by Kwanele Khumalo

Film and Television Awards

Outstanding Actor

• Kumbilani Ncube as Khalu in Ikasi: The Hood
• Eddie Sandifolo as Maso in Poor Cousins
• Michael Kudakwashe as Matsa Kugara Nhaka Kuona Dzevamwe

Outstanding Actress

• Bathabile Dlamini as Blessings in Poor Cousins
• Thelmar Mukonza as Feli in Sister Dhokezi
• Felistas Tizola as Immaculate in Two Dead Government Officials

Outstanding Screen Production (Television)

• Kuchina The Genesis directed by Bless Gatsi
• Gazaland Police directed by Lucky Aaron
• Chipo the Gift directed by Daves Guzha

Outstanding Screen Production (Short Film)

• Ikasi: The Hood directed by Mzingaye Ngwabi
• Mlamu Wami directed by Raisedon Baya
• Nehanda directed by Sydney Taivavashe

Outstanding Screen Production (Full Length Film)

• Gonarezhou directed by Sydney Taivavashe
• Poor Cousins directed by Sydney Taivavashe
• Veza: The Unfolding directed by Dumie Manyathela