The Sunday News
Sunday News Reporter
THE final list of nominees for the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards was announced on Friday at a colourful event at the Bulawayo Theatre.
The premium awards, which are in its second year running, are a multi-disciplinary arts honours event that recognises exceptional individuals and collaborative artistic efforts in the Matabeleland region.
With the unveiling of the final list of nominees, organisers said people can now vote for their preferred artiste as from 1 May.
“The Friday nominees reveal party was meant to officially announce the final list of nominees which people can now vote for as from 1 May up to 23 May. We will be announcing the voting platforms on 1 May on our social media platforms as well. We had a total of 150 nominees in 47 categories of which we are confident that the categories encompass all genres in the arts industry,” said one of the organisers Nkululeko Nkala.
He further revealed that tickets were already on sale for the red carpet event which will take place on 26 May at the Large City Hall, with an ordinary ticket going for $10, VIP $15 and VVIP going for $25.
Nominees List
COMEDY
Outstanding Comedian: Mandla da Comedian, Hubert Dumisani aka MaForty, Clive Chigubhu
POETRY
Outstanding Poet: ASA, BLACKLILY, TinasheTafirenyika
DANCE AWARDS
Outstanding Dance Ensemble: Anti Virus, Khaya Arts, Ezimnyama Dance Ensemble
Outstanding Male Dancer: Newman Takawira (Iyasa), Julius Hlabangana (Ezimnyama), MbongeniNxumalo (Iyasa)
Outstanding Female Dancer: Juliet Dube (Ezimnyama Dance Ensemble), Praise Ncube (Khaya Arts), ThandekaMabhena (Sungura Masters)
FASHION AND LIFESTYLE AWARDS
OUTSTANDING FASHION DESIGNER: Nkanyeziyethu Malunga, Nkululeko Ncube aka AraKani, Yvette MarguaxNdaba aka Sishebo
OUTSTANDING MALE MODEL: Shadel Noble, Welsh the stylist, Panashe Beaton
OUTSTANDING FEMALE MODEL: Princess Mpofu, Ashley Morgan, Mitchell Chikwengo
FILM & TV AWARDS
Outstanding Television Production/Program: Ekhoneni by Vincent Ngwenya, DlalaNgamla by Rasqueity, Isipho Sami by Thembelihle Moyo
Outstanding Film: Londisizwe – by Dumisani Manyathela, Jaiva S’bone – by One Meeta Productions, The Walk – by Daniel Lasker
Outstanding Film / TV Director: Daniel Lasker – The Walk, Memory Kumbota – JaivaS’bone, Londisizwe – Dumisani Manyathela
Outstanding Film / TV Actress: Precious Makhulumo – In Isipho Sami, Bridget Dube in Londisizwe, Nomvuyiso Mabi– in The Walk
Outstanding Film / TV Actor: Paul Conolly- in The Walk, Prince Zulu – Isipho Sami, Percy Shoko – JaivaS’bone.
MEDIA AWARDS
Outstanding Arts Journalist Across Board: Bruce Ndlovu – Sunday News, Sindiso Dube – Fokus Magazine Bongani Ndlovu- The Chronicle
Outstanding Online Media: Umthombo iConnect, Urban Culture, Fokus Magazine
OUTSTANDING MAINSTREAM MEDIA: Skyz Metro FM, Sunday News, The Chronicle
OUTSTANDING RADIO DJ: Babongile Skhonjwa, BK & TKP (Duo), Emitty Smooth
FILM & TV AWARDS
Outstanding Television Production/Program: Ekhoneni by Vincent Ngwenya, DlalaNgamla by Rasqueity, Isipho Sami by Thembelihle Moyo
Outstanding Film: Londisizwe – by Dumisani Manyathela, JaivaSibone – by Memory Kumbota, The Walk – by Daniel Lasker
Outstanding Film / TV Director: Daniel Lasker – The Walk, Memory Kumbota – JaivaS’bone, Londisizwe – Dumisani Manyathela
PHOTOGRAPHY ARTS
PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR: Mhondiwa Mhepo, Tinashe Charleson, Mgcini Nyoni
SCHOOLS ARTS AWARDS
OUTSTANDING ARTS EDUCATOR (HIGH SCHOOLS): NkosiMlibazi – Nketa High, Dansie Hlosokuhle Mhlanga – Empandeni Girls High, Bridget Sayers – Gifford Boys High
OUTSTANDING SCHOOL ARTS EFFORT: Gifford Boys High, Empandeni High, Eveline High
OUTSTANDING ACTOR (HIGH SCHOOL): Sailas Matsika – Gifford, Henry Rakotama – Gifford, Bhekimuzi Khumalo -Mzilikazi High
OUTSTANDING ACTRESS (HIGH SCHOOL): Primrose L. Tshuma – Empandeni High, Sihle Masuku – Maranatha High Gugulethu Bhebhe – Nketa High
THEATRE AWARDS
Outstanding Director: Matesu Dube -Ihloka, Thabani H. Moyo – In My Skin, Khumbulani Mathe – Say Forgiveness
Outstanding Theatre Actor Gift Chakuvinga: – In My Skin Ishmael Muvingi – Ihloka Leonard Phiri – Ihloka
Outstanding Theatre Actress Agnes Ncube: – Blood Tongue Lady Tshawe – Blood Tongue Memory Mguni – Say Forgiveness
Outstanding Theatre Production Blood Tongue: – Nhimbe Trust Ihloka – Umkhathi Theatre Works In My Skin – Naughty By Nature
VISUAL ARTS AWARDS
VISUAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Bhekitshe Ntshali, Nonhlanhla Mathe, Israel Israel
MUSIC AWARDS
OUTSTANDING KWAITO/HOUSE/GQOM ACT: Badilla, Skaiva, Paula Paloma
OUTSTANDING ALTERNATIVE ACT: Khuxman, Willis Wataffi, Edith WeUtonga, Zinjaziyamluma, Hwabaratty
OUTSTANDING GOSPEL ACT: Mai Mwamuka, Women of Valour, Tholakele, T1nda
OUTSTANDING IMBUBE/ACAPELLA ACT: Indonsakusa, Ukukhanyawwezwe, Umdumo Wesizwe
OUTSTANDING TSIBILIKA/RHUMBA: Ndux Jr, Clement Magwaza, Martin Ndolwane
OUTSTANDING AMBASSADOR BASED IN SA: EnerstPhosa – (Actor), Bekezela( Musician), Zinjaziyamluma (Musician), Mellisa Laung (TV Presenter)
SONG OF THE YEAR: Bekezela – Bekezela, Amaloja – Khuxman, Lizwile – Sandra, Ndebele Vel’angikuzwa -Nceku, Bathi Asoyami – Clement Magwaza
OUTSTANDING NEWCOMER: Maforty, Jam Session, Kbreezy, Charmaine Mudau
FEMALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR: Sandara Ndebele, Lorraine Stot, Tholakele, Edith WeUtonga, TKP Ndlunkulu
MALE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR: Khuxman, Bekezela, Cal-vin, Babongile Skonjwa, Carl Joshua Ncube
OUTSTANDING MUSIC ViDEO: Sandra Ndebele – Lizwile Bekezela, – Bekezela, Tytan – Penge Penge , T1nda – Yim’Lo
OUTSTANDING CLUB DJ: DJ Yugo, Mackvusani, DJ Liz DJ Slammer
SPECIAL AWARDS
OUTSTANDING AMBASSADOR REST OF THE WORLD: Albert Nyathi (Poet), NoViolet Bulawayo (Writer), Insingizi (Musicians), Donel Mangena (Musician)
