Winky D Dominates NAMA Again with People’s Choice Award

Winky D won the NAMA People’s Choice award again, confirming his status as Zimbabwe’s top dancehall artist. The event in Harare recognized winners across various artistic categories, including dance, visual arts, music, and theatre, celebrating the artistic talent present in the nation.

The National Arts Merits Award (NAMA) ceremony took place recently in Harare, where Wallace Chirumiko, popularly known as Winky D, reaffirmed his status as the unrivaled king of Zim dancehall by winning the People’s Choice award. This marks the second consecutive year he has been named the country’s most beloved artist. The event showcased various categories, celebrating talents in the arts, with NewZimbabwe.com congratulating the organizers for a successful gathering.

The awards acknowledged outstanding talents across different disciplines:

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 (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 (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 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” (Bagga)
– Outstanding Screen Production (Television): “The DNA Show” (Tinashe Mugabe)
– Outstanding Screen Production (Short Film): “Dollar” (Tawanda Vombo)
– Outstanding Screen Production (Full-Length Film): “Nhoroondo” (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” (Killer T)
– Outstanding Album: “NOP Makoni” (Voltz JT)

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

In conclusion, the NAMA ceremony celebrated the finest talents in the Zimbabwean arts landscape, with Winky D once again emerging as a highlight by winning the People’s Choice Award. The festive event recognized achievements across multiple categories, showcasing the diversity and richness of the nation’s artistic endeavors. Congratulations to all the winners and the organizers for a successful event.

Original Source: www.newzimbabwe.com