NAMA 2023 Nominees Announced (Full List)

The Chairperson of the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) Adjudication Committee Hope Masike, today announced the full list of outstanding artists nominated from 1 December 2021 to 30 November 2022.

The Awards take place on 25 February at the HICC.

DANCE AWARDS

1. Outstanding Female DancerPraise Dube in Ngomdladla the dunamis
   Ndomupeishe Chipendo in Teleunga
   Lesley Mushaninga in Silently Complicated
2. Outstanding Male Dancer
   Terrence Kapesa in A Kid from Bulawayo
   Sean Mambwere in Silently complicated
   Devante Sangaza in A Champion’s year
3. Outstanding Dance Group
   Khaya Arts in Ngomdladla the Dunamis
   Salt and Light in A Kid from Bulawayo
   Elysium Magna Dance Theatre in The Birth of Christ
4. Outstanding Dance Choreographer
   Future Dube in Ngomdladla the Dunamis
   Sean Mambwere in Silently Complicated
   Hillary Indi in The Birth of Christ
5. VISUAL ARTS AWARDS
   Outstanding 3 Dimensional Work
   Working Together by Bernard Sakarombe
   Celebrating Together by Taurai Chinofura
   Life is a Journey by Charles Manyaura
   Reflection by Strive Matimura
6. Outstanding Mixed Media
   Looking Behind the Pot by Keith Zenda
   Mysterical Revealer by Terrence Musekiwa
   A Long Way 2 by Justin Gope
7. Outstanding Exhibition
   Bold and Beautiful by Keith Zenda curated by Philip Butler & Keith Zenda
   A Book that Cannot be Read by Allison Baker curated by Fadzai Muchemwa
   Roots and Routes by Tamari & Natasha Kudita curated by Doreen Sibanda

SPOKEN WORD AWARDS
1. Outstanding Poet
Sithembile Siqoza
Obert Dube
Prince Ryanne Chidzvondo
Ngoni Paradza aka Mambo Guramatunhu

2. Outstanding Comedian
King Kandoro
Andrew Manyika
Tanyaradzwa Sena

3. Outstanding Social Media Skits
Admire Mushambi aka Mama Vee
Kudzanai Chengedza aka Mbuya vaPiyasoni
Theophilus Chigumira aka Mai Kirifodhi

MEDIA AWARDS
1. Outstanding Journalist – Print
Khumbulani Muleya – The Standard
Nyadzombe Nyampenza – The Standard
Tafadzwa Zimoyo – The Herald

2. Outstanding Journalist – Radio

Owen Madondo – Star FM

Anesu Masamvu – ZiFM

Yvonne Tivatye – Star FM

3. Outstanding Journalist – Television
Candice Mwakalyalya – ZTN
Colette Musanyera – ZBC
Takudzwa Chihambakwe – ZTN

4. Outstanding – Online Media
Nash TV
Bustop TV
Earground

THEATRE AWARDS
1. Outstanding Actor
Shaun Mundawarara as Cullingwall in The Play that goes Wrong
Musa Saruro as Charles in The Play that goes Wrong
Ishmael Muvingi as King Lobengula in Bayethe Nkosi

2. Outstanding Actress
Caroline Yule as Mrs Perkins in The Play that goes Wrong
Min’enhle Mguni as Renee Stokes in Heartbreak Mafia
Sandra Mpofu as Maimbodeyi in Maimbodeyi

3. Outstanding Theatrical Production
Heartbreak Mafia by Reps Theatre
The play that goes wrong by Reps Theatre
Bayethe Nkosi by Umkhathi Theatre

4. Outstanding Director
Matesu Dube in Bayethe Nkosi
AneUnhu Gwatidzo in Heartbreak Mafia
Sue Bolt in The Play that Goes Wrong

LITERARY AWARDS
1. Outstanding First Creative Published Work
The Madman on First Street and other stories by David Chasumba
3.15am and other stories by Rudo D.M Manyere
Monomotapa by Tawanda Vomo

2. Outstanding Children’s Book
When the Sun Sets by Nqobizwe Malinga
Let’s enjoy Village Tales with Mbuya maDishi by Valentine N.Nyagweta
Sloba and the Chameleonaire by Costa Chayambuka

3. Outstanding Fiction Book
The Quality of Mercy by Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu
Intwasa Short Stories Vol. 2 edited by Raisedon Baya
Chapwati by Ignatius C. Musonza

4. Outstanding Poetry Book
Starfish Blossoms by Samantha R. Vazhure
Ichibi Lezinkondlo by Obert Dube
I know why the Heart Sings by Patience Chiyangwa

FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDS
1. Outstanding Actor
Searchmore Takavada as Husband in 3 days in March
Shaun Mundawarara as Jay in Just say Hello
Farai Chigudu as Toro in Ngoda

2. Outstanding Actress
Charity Mahowa-Matavo as Tete Rhoda in Viva Wenera
Sylvia Mavezera as Wife in 3 days in March
Chiedza Mhende as Sonja in Just say Hello

3. Outstanding Music Video
Changes in time (Mvura Yanaya) by Evicted, Directed by Vusa Hlatshwayo
Kamoto by Mwenje Mathole, Directed by Jonathana Samkange
Fight For Me by Mann Friday, Directed by Kalai Faye Barlow
Huya Tinamate by Gemma Griffith ft Enzo Ishall, Directed by Kyle Brown

4. Outstanding Screen Production (Television)
Intab’enkulu Directed by Kuda Brian Bwititi
Viva Wenera Directed by Eddy Ndlovu
Tangled Directed by Shem Zemura

5. Outstanding Screen Production (Short Length Film)
3 Days in March Directed by Kuda Brian Bwititi
Konflict Directed by Sydney Taivavashe
A Stitch in Tim Directed by William Nyandoro and Raisedon Baya

6. Outstanding Screen Production(Full Length Film)
Ngoda Directed by Joe Njagu and Eddie Sandifolo
Just say Hello Directed by Invision Studios
Benignity Directed by Tinashe Mombeshora

MUSIC AWARDS
1. Outstanding New Comer
Tavonga Leo Magombedze (Leo Magozz), Farai Gadzani (Bling 4) and Brian
Kadyamarunga (Brian Jeck)
Silas Mavende aka Saint Floew
Andrea Sibanda aka Andrea The Vocalist

2. Outstanding Female Musician
Feli Nandi
Dorcas Moyo
Sandra Ndebele

3. Outstanding Male Musician
Mark Ngwazi
Braveman Chizvino Mawanza aka Baba Harare
Energy Silvester Chizanga aka Freeman

4. Outstanding Song
Tirikutandarara by Dorcas Moyo
Fire Emoji by Tavonga Leo Magombedze (Leo Magozz), Farai
Gadzani (Bling 4) and Brian Kadyamarunga (Brian Jeck)
Zimbabwean Queen by Energy Silvester Chizanga (Freeman) and Chris
Martin

5. Outstanding Album
Zimbabwean Giant by Braveman Chizvino Mawanza aka Baba Harare
David and Goliath by Energy Silvester Chizanga aka Freeman
Nharo Nezvine Nharo by Mark Ngwazi

SPECIAL AWARDS

1. Promoter Of The Year
Matabeleland Natural Resources Management
X-Mo Squad
2 Kings Entertainment
Chipaz Promotion

2. Outstanding Artist In The Diaspora
Tanaka Fireyi – China
Charmaine Shamiso Mapimbiro aka Shasha – South Africa
Tafara Nyatsanza – USA
Sibongile Mlambo – USA