Winky D Wins People’s Choice Award at NAMA23: Celebrating…

Winky D secured the People’s Choice gong at the NAMA Awards, affirming his title as Zimbabwe’s favorite artist for the second year. The awards ceremony, held in Harare, celebrated various talents across dance, visual arts, literature, theatre, film and television, as well as music. A complete list of winners reflects the vibrant artistic community in Zimbabwe.

Wallace Chirumiko, popularly known as Winky D, has once again been honored as the undisputed king of Zim dancehall by receiving the National Arts Merits Award (NAMA) People’s Choice gong. This marks the second consecutive year that he has been recognized as the nation’s most beloved artist. The vibrant awarding ceremony took place in Harare on Saturday night, celebrating the excellence of the arts community.

NewZimbabwe.com congratulates the NAMA23 organizers for orchestrating a successful event. A complete list of winners across various categories showcases the diversity and talent present in the Zimbabwean arts scene.

Dance Awards
– Outstanding Female Dancer: Celine Madziva for “Respect My Team”
– Outstanding Male Dancer: Tichaona “Hero” Chikara for “Into the Light”
– Outstanding Dance Group/Production: Khaya Arts Productions for “UniAfrica”
– Outstanding Choreographer: Future Dube from Khaya Arts Productions

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 by Various Artists curated by Fadzai Veronica Muchemwa

Spoken Word Awards
– Outstanding Poet: Kudakwashe Rice
– Outstanding Social Media Skits: Panashe Gurende “Moojaya”
– Outstanding Stand-Up Comedian: Mukudzei Majoni “King Kandoro”

Theatre Awards
– Outstanding Actress: Caroline Mashingaidze Zimbizi as Tete Sabina in “Family Riots”
– Outstanding Actor: Michael Kudakwashe as Sidney in “Family Riots”
– Outstanding Theatrical Production: “The Aftermath” by Patsimeredu Trust
– Outstanding Director: Everson Ndlovu for “Haywire”
– Outstanding Playwright: Leonard Matsa for “Promise”

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

Film & Television Awards
– Outstanding Actress: Munashe Goromonzi as Tsitsi in “The November Promise”
– Outstanding Actor: Skanyiso Ngwenya as Rise in “Rise”
– Outstanding Music Video: “Nhemamusasa” by Bagga, directed by Leopold Tapiwa Vengesa
– 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

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”

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

Winky D’s recognition at the NAMA Awards reinforces his status as a leading figure in Zimbabwe’s music scene. The event successfully showcased the impressive talents across various artistic disciplines, highlighting the achievements of individuals and groups entirely committed to their crafts. The awards celebrate and promote the cultural richness of Zimbabwe, encouraging further artistic pursuits in the future.

Original Source: www.newzimbabwe.com