The winners of the 20th Zimbabwe National Arts Merit Awards were announced today 26 February 2022 at a star-studded in-person event in Harare.
Here is the complete NAMA Awards 2022 winners list:
1. DANCE AWARDS
Outstanding Female Dancer
- Lisa Magwenzi (Love shouldn’t hurt)
- Lorin Sibanda (Footprints) (Winner)
- Ndomupeishe Chipendo (Shuwa)
Outstanding Male Dancer
- Devante Sanganza (My Passion for Dance) (Winner)
- John Cole (Gotta Feeling)
- Tichaona Chikara (Purpose Driven)
Outstanding Dance Choreographer
- Mishael Ndlovu (Most High)
- John Cole (Loyal) (Winner)
- Hillary Indie (Tipei Ndiro)
Outstanding Dance Group
- Ezimnyama Ensemble (Hope)
- Umkhathi Theatre (Footprints) (Winner)
- Elysium Magna Dance Theatre (Tipei Ndiro)
2. VISUAL ARTS AWARDS
Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work
- Yadeuka Haichahorereke by Keith Zenda
- Free at Last by Keith Zenda
- Domination by Joseph Nyakwenga (Winner)
Outstanding 3 Dimensional
- Nhumbu by Tatenda Gwarada (Winner)
- 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 (Winner)
- Garandichauya Series 3 by Prudence Chimutuwah
- Restoration by Forbes Mushipe
Outstanding Exhibition
- No Nominees
3. SPOKEN WORD AWARDS
Outstanding Poet
- Obert Dube (Winner)
- Kuda Rice
- Tanyaradzwa Emily Ngundu
Outstanding Comedian
- Theophilus Gabriel Chigumira
- Hidden Sibanda (Winner)
- Kudzai Chengedza
Special Mention: Mthokozisi Ncube
Social Media Skits
- Tarisai Cleopatra Chikocho aka Madam Boss (Winner)
- Prosper Ngomashi aka Comic Pastor
- Kingsley Kaisi aka KingsleeZW
4. MEDIA AWARDS
Outstanding Journalist – Print
- Sithokozile Sibanda – Ilanga (Winner)
- Kennedy Nyavaya – Standard
- Yvonne Ncube – Chronicle
Outstanding Journalist – Radio
- Monica Chanda aka Moechanda – Classic263
- Rumbidzai Mugwira aka Chamvari – Power FM (Winner)
- Power FM Phathisani Sibanda & Tinashe Chikuse – Power FM
Outstanding Journalist – Television
- Collette Musanyera – ZBC
- Patience Nyagato – ZBC
- Barney Mupariwa – ZBC (Winner)
Outstanding Journalist – Online Media
- Amazing Voices – Nonkululeko Dube aka AmardZW (Winner)
- SoProfound – Arnold Chirimuka
- Earground – Plot Mhako
Special Mention:
Nash TV
5. THEATRE AWARDS
Outstanding Actor
- Shawn Mundawarara (Choosing Sam)
- Cedric Musongwelwa (Deathbed) (Winner)
- Tafadzwa Bob Mutumbi (The Good Minister from Kunyarara)
Outstanding Actress
- Munyaradzi Guramatunhu (How are you really?)
- Eyahra Mathaiza (How are you really?)
- Rumbidzai Karize (Deathbed) (Winner)
Special Mention:
Patricia Putsai (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 (Winner)
Outstanding Director
- Norbert Makoche (Bleeding wounds)
- Elizabeth Zaza Muchemwa (How are you really?) (Winner)
- Teddy Mangava (Deathbed)
6. LITERARY AWARDS
Outstanding First Creative Published Work
- Bringing us back by Mercy Dhliwayo [Vhokololo Press] (Winner)
- 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] (Winner)
- 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 Mgcini Nyoni [Mgcini Nyoni]
Dear Eternal Mom by Kuda Mucharambeyi [Soar Publishers]
Outstanding Fiction Book
- Mboni by Abraham Makamera [Progressive Publishers]
- All Comes to Dust by Bryony Rheam [amaBooks] (Winner)
- 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 breathe and Failing (It’s not your fault) by Batsirai Chigama [Ntombekhaya Poetry] (Winner)
- Who Killed Grandfather? by Kwanele Khumalo [Underclass Books and Films]
7. FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDS
Outstanding Actor
- Kumbilani Ncube as Khalu in Ikasi: The Hood (Winner)
- Eddie Sandifolo as Maso in Poor Cousins
- Michael Kudakwashe Dzevamwe as Matsa in Kugara Nhaka Kuona
Outstanding Actress
- Bathabile Dlamini as Blessing in Poor Cousins (Winner)
- Thelmar Mukonza as Feli in Sister Dhokezi
- Felistas Tizola Officials as Immaculate in Two Dead Government
Outstanding Music Video
- Nhoroondo Directed by Vusa” Blaqs” Hlatshwayo ft. Jah Prayzah
- Rainmaker Directed by Kalai Faye Barlow ft. Djembe Monks (Winner)
- Move Together Directed by Jonathan Samukange ft. Desert Sessions
Outstanding Screen Production (Television)
- Kuchina The Genesis Directed by Bless Gatsi
- Gazaland Police Directed by Lucky Aaron
- Chipo the Gift Directed by Daves Guzha (Winner)
Outstanding Screen Production (Short Film)
- Ikasi: The Hood Directed by Mzingaye Ngwabi (Winner)
- 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 (Winner)
- Veza: The Unfolding Directed by Dumie Manyathela
8. MUSIC AWARDS
Outstanding New Comer
- Felistas Chipendo aka Feli Nandi
- Sandra Sibanda
- Herman Mpelo Mukombe
- Day Tawanda Ncube aka DT Bio Mudimba (Winner)
Outstanding Female Musician
- Janet Manyowa (Winner)
- Felistas Chipendo aka Feli Nandi
- Dorcas Moyo
- Gemma Griffiths
Outstanding Male Musician
- Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah
- Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O (Winner)
- Rockford Josephat aka Roki
- Emergy Chizanga aka Freeman
Outstanding Song
- Kujata-Jata by Day Tawanda Ncube aka DT Bio Mudimba
- Munyaradzi by Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah
- Hello Mwari by Rodney Mashandure aka Jah Master (Winner)
- Handipere Power by Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O
Outstanding Album
- Hokoyo by Mukudzei Mukombe aka Jah Prayzah
- Sounds of Victory by Janet Manyowa
- Mustard Seed by Simbarashe Carrington Chiwadzwa aka Nutty O (Winner)
- 5136 Born in Highfield by Trevor Dongo
9. SPECIAL AWARDS
Promoter Of The Year
- X-Mo Squad
- Bira Remadzisahwirwa
- Gateway Stream (Winner)
Outstanding Artist In The Diaspora
Watch the NAMA Awards 2022 Full Show Below:
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