The 6th Edition of the Pumula Royal Arts and Community Awards (PRACA) took place from 18th to 20th December 2025, with an inspiring three-day celebration under the theme: "Transforming Communities: Amplifying Youth Voices, Accelerating Change through Arts and Youth Creative Engagement"
Hosted by Home of Arts Entertainment, the youth led initiative shined a spotlight on the vibrant arts and culture scene in Pumula and surrounding communities, honoring those who are making remarkable contributions through creativity, innovation, and service.
Here is the full list of award winners:
Music Awards
Outstanding Newcomer (All Genres)
• Noxzie
Best Male Artist
• Mlue Jay
Best Female Artist
• Acquillah K
Best Music Producer / Studio
• Klyve Beats
Music Video of the Year
• Move – Mandie Mae
Song of the Year
• Umuntu Omthandayo – Ntix The Vocalist ft Ndustoz
Best Maskandi Artist
• Umsheli Wentombi
Best Gospel Artist
• Collen Moyo
Best Alternative Artist
• YungGlow Dzet
Best Amapiano / House / Gqom Artist
• DRLOVENJ
Best Hip Hop Artist
• Briza
Best Dancehall Artist
• Bovas
Best Afro-Pop Artist
• Dubcee
Outstanding DJ (All Genres)
• DJ Maramzie
Best Collaboration
• Ngifunukuyalobola - Ukhathazile Isokalendawo ft Umsheli Wentombi
Best Duo / Group
• Bulawayo Children‘s Choir
Album of The Year
• Umsaphazi – Mlue Jay
Dance Awards
Outstanding Male Dancer
• Joaquim Siphosami – Iyasa
Outstanding Female Dancer
• Liane Ndlovu – Khaya Arts
Outstanding Duo / Dance Group (All Genres)
• No Name Dance Crew
Poetry & Literature Awards
Outstanding Male Poet
• Nhlanhla Da Poet
Outstanding Female Poet
• Noxie The Poet
Outstanding Literary Work – Fiction
• Phakemenkosi Princess Moyo – The Student Body
Outstanding Literary Work - Non-Fiction
• Is It The Key – Trust Gwasunda
Film & Theatre Awards
Best Upcoming Actor / Actress
• Musawenkosi Ncube as Amahle in Umngane
Best Actor
• Ezra K Ngwenya – as Switch in Blood Debt
Best Actress
• Sharmaine Nkala – as Mbali in Umbali
Best Short / Feature Film
• Blood Debt – Black Nation Films
Visual Arts Awards
Best Cinematographer
• Praise L Nkala – Zizo Motion Pictures
Media & Podcast Awards
Best Production / Media House
• Chung Nation Media
Best Online / Print Media
• Ibrah Magazine
Outstanding Journalist / News Reporter
• Mkhokheli Zibengwa – BANO News
Best Podcast Production / Talk Show
• Bulawayo Connect
Best Podcaster/Presenter
• Onesimo Ngcotsha – Skyz Metro FM
Content Creation Awards
Best Social Media Content Creator
• Bunandi Mdala
Best Educational / Informative Content Creator
• Walter Tynash
Modeling Awards
Outstanding Male/Female Model
• Ashantia Mpofu
Community Awards
Outstanding Youth-Led / Community Organization
• F.A.B.G Foundation
Business of the Year
• Pumula Arts and Crafts Centre
Outstanding Youth-Led Organization in Climate Action / Advocacy
• Dynamic Waste Management
Individual Awards
Outstanding Youth in Community Engagement
• Lawson Khiwa Chiwayi
Entrepreneur of the Year
• Simbongeni Ncube
Upcoming Entrepreneur
• Phumzile Ntonisani
Outstanding Youth Leader
• Pius Lwandile Nleya
Outstanding Youth in Climate Advocacy
• Gamelihle Thabo Thwala
Outstanding Green Initiative / Job
• Glass Recycling Designers
Sports Awards
Outstanding Sportsman / Sportswoman
• Yvette Tadiwanashe Tsaukai – Thandanani Netball Club
Creative Handwork Awards
Outstanding Creative Hand Worker
• Praise Ndlovu –PraisePhants
Outstanding Fashion Designer/Label
• Nqabelo Ngwenya – Money Greetings
Out of Pumula Categories
Outstanding Musician
• Bhila
Outstanding Poet
• Riley G
Outstanding Youth in Community Engagement
• Dylan Khanye