The Sunday News
United Refineries’ Chief Executive Officer Busisa Moyo has expressed satisfaction on the impact the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (RoilBAA) have made on the Bulawayo arts industry.
He described the experience as an exciting long journey which is far from being over.
Moyo made the remarks at an appreciation dinner on Thursday, which was held as build-up to the main event scheduled for last night at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair hall 4. Nominees were awarded certificates of merit in the various categories in which they are nominated.
“I want to encourage us all here to support disruptive combinations. Industry and arts do not normally come together but here we have seen the birth of something beautiful. In the future we need more productive disruptive combinations,” said Moyo.
He encouraged sponsors, supporters and artistes to value collaborations and share ideas.
“Always journey together with the rest of the people. Share ideas for greater results. When we started partnering with the arts industry, we never imagined there would be such great impact created. It has now become one of the greatest events in the city. This is but just one chapter of the journey, greater things are yet to come. The journey is very long and very exciting,” said Moyo.
One of the organisers of the awards, Raisedon Baya, urged artistes to be disciplined and professional in their conduct. He advised them there would be a time when they can no longer be on stage to perform but would need to work from behind the scenes to promote the industry.
“Dress well and be courteous when you enter people’s offices, do not be rude when you talk to them. Always show respect. As the organisers, we are not just dreaming for ourselves, we are dreaming for the whole sector and for every artiste out there. These awards are just an umbrella where we have put everyone under the art’s sector. We need to support each other for us to grow bigger,” he said.
Stella Nkomo, ZITF Company marketing and public relations manager, applauded the contribution of the arts sector to society. — cite.org.zw
