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2012 National Art Merit Awards risk being boycotted by nominees
14 Feb 2012 at 04:50hrs | Views
THE 2012 National Art Merit Awards nominees risk being boycotted by nominated artists over the blackout on whether they will get cash prizes if they win awards as organizes hint that they have not secured tangible sponsorships.
The awards ceremony is set for this Friday (February 18) at the 7 Arts Theatre in Harare.
More than 80 names from various artistic categories have been announced.
National Arts Council of Zimbabwe director Elvas Mari on Monday said "Winners are definitely going to get trophies and certificates which
is confirmation they have won a Nama,".
Mari said if there were going to be any prize money or other prizes they would be disclosed later.
This has dampened the spirits of several artists who are contemplating to boycotting the event.
"It's puzzling that the important thing in the awards that is money is not being talked bout. Organizers are aversive on the issue on money and we might boycott the event' said a nominee from Bulawayo.
The nominee said it does not make sense to travel to and fro Harare, book own accommodation and food only to get a certificate and trophy.
The full list follows:
LITERARY ARTS
Outstanding Fiction Book
Promises On The Wind by Kawengo Samachai (Benaby Printing & Publishing)
Lazaruses and Devases by Wellington Kusema (Heritage Press, UK)
Writing Free edited by Irene Staunton (Weaver Press)
Where To Now edited by Jane Morris (Amabooks)
Outstanding Children's Book
Fear Not My Brother by George Mujajati (Longman Zimbabwe)
Tindo's Quest by Shimmer Chinodya (Longman Zimbabwe)
Outstanding First Creative Published Work
Chandakazviitira by Stancellous Matoreva (Mambo Press)
Gweja Nyumwawo by Reason Kufonya (Lleemon Publishers)
The African Tea Cosy by Violet Masilo (Zimbabwe Women Writers)
DANCE
Outstanding Male Dancer
Hebson Chigodora Ncube - Umkhathi Theatre Works
Macintosh Jerahuni - National Ballet
Peter Lenso - Tumbuka
Outstanding Female Dance
Mitchell Natville - National Ballet
Faith Moyo - Umkhathi Theatre Works
Outstanding Dance Group
National Ballet of Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls Ubuntu bomuntu
Umkhathi Theatre Works
THEATRE
Outstanding Actress
Evangelista Mwatse in Colours of Dreams
Sandra Chidawanyika in In the Continuum
Edith Katiji in The Comeback
Outstanding Actor
Zenzo Nyathi in Indigenous Indigenous Indigenous
Michael Kudakwashe in Burn Mukwerekwere
Michael Southall in Jesus My Boy
Outstanding Theatrical Production
Indigenous Indigenous Indigenous directed by Daves Guzha, produced by Rooftop Promotions
Burn Mukwerekwere directed by Blessing Hungwe produced by NKM
Productions
No Voice No Choice directed by Tafadzwa Muzondo produced by
Tafadzwa Muzondo
MUSIC
Outstanding Choral Group
No nominees
Outstanding Song
Godo by Desmond Chideme aka Stunner
Nyika Zimbabwe by Charles Charamba
Bhosvo by Sebastian Magacha
Outstanding Album
NdiMwari by Blessing Shumba
Pa Kitchen by Wallace Chirumiko aka Winky D
Non Stop by Sulumani Chimbetu
Outstanding Musician /Group
Alick Macheso
Wallace Chirumiko aka Winky D
Sulumani Chimbetu
VISUAL ARTS
Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work
Our Own Produce by Boarding Dzinotyiwei
The Darkest Hour of the night by Joseph Mutsura
Limitless Diversity by Calvin Chimutuwah
Outstanding 3 Dimensional Work
Blanket of Life by Rickson Zavare
Nguva Yekupembera by Boet Nyariri
The Book of Good and Evil by Israel Israel
Outstanding Mix Media Work
Barika by Forbes Mushipe
Gava Rakadimbura Musungo by Victor Nyakauru
Nzou Samanyanga by Dominic Benhura
FILM & TELEVISION
Outstanding Actor
Ben Sibenge aka Mr Shereni in Studio 263
Munyaradzi Chidzonga aka The Twins â€" Tawana & Takunda Toga in The Gentleman
George Tanjani aka Benson in New Dawn
Outstanding Actress
Caroline Mashingaidze aka Zodwa in New Dawn
Sitshengisiwe Siziba aka Tete in Mudiwa
Nothando Nobengula aka Sophia Moyo in The Long Night
Outstanding Screen Production (Film)
Pfuma produced & directed by Jasen Mphepho
The Long Night produced by Willard 'Slimaz' Magombedze, directed by Beauty Nakai Tsuro
The Gentleman produced by Rufaro Kaseke directed by John Njagu
Outstanding Screen Production (Television Drama)
Go Chanaiwa Go produced by Shupai Kamunyaru directed by Von Tavaziva
The Team produced & directed by Rumbi Katedza
New Dawn produced & directed by Jasen Mphepho
Outstanding Screen Production (Television Soap)
No nominees
Outstanding Music Video
Chigorodanda by Energy Mutodi produced & Directed by Venant Mambumina
Grown up kid featuring Tendai Nguni produced by Friends of Joshua Trust
Zimbabwe Taparadza Tega by Pax Gomo, produced by Pax Gomo
MEDIA AWARDS
Outstanding Arts Reporter (Print)
Mthandazo Dube (Sunday Mail)
Tony Mhonda (The Herald)
Khulani Nkabinde (News Day)
Outstanding Arts Reporter (Electronic: Radio)
Nqobile Malinga (ZBC)
Phillipa Makazhu (ZBC)
Esnath Matsilele (ZBC)
Outstanding Arts Reporter (Electronic: Television)
Hazvinei Sakarombe - Woza Friday
Terence Mapurisana - ZBC News
The awards ceremony is set for this Friday (February 18) at the 7 Arts Theatre in Harare.
More than 80 names from various artistic categories have been announced.
National Arts Council of Zimbabwe director Elvas Mari on Monday said "Winners are definitely going to get trophies and certificates which
is confirmation they have won a Nama,".
Mari said if there were going to be any prize money or other prizes they would be disclosed later.
This has dampened the spirits of several artists who are contemplating to boycotting the event.
"It's puzzling that the important thing in the awards that is money is not being talked bout. Organizers are aversive on the issue on money and we might boycott the event' said a nominee from Bulawayo.
The nominee said it does not make sense to travel to and fro Harare, book own accommodation and food only to get a certificate and trophy.
The full list follows:
LITERARY ARTS
Outstanding Fiction Book
Promises On The Wind by Kawengo Samachai (Benaby Printing & Publishing)
Lazaruses and Devases by Wellington Kusema (Heritage Press, UK)
Writing Free edited by Irene Staunton (Weaver Press)
Where To Now edited by Jane Morris (Amabooks)
Outstanding Children's Book
Fear Not My Brother by George Mujajati (Longman Zimbabwe)
Tindo's Quest by Shimmer Chinodya (Longman Zimbabwe)
Outstanding First Creative Published Work
Chandakazviitira by Stancellous Matoreva (Mambo Press)
Gweja Nyumwawo by Reason Kufonya (Lleemon Publishers)
The African Tea Cosy by Violet Masilo (Zimbabwe Women Writers)
DANCE
Outstanding Male Dancer
Hebson Chigodora Ncube - Umkhathi Theatre Works
Macintosh Jerahuni - National Ballet
Peter Lenso - Tumbuka
Outstanding Female Dance
Mitchell Natville - National Ballet
Faith Moyo - Umkhathi Theatre Works
Outstanding Dance Group
National Ballet of Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls Ubuntu bomuntu
Umkhathi Theatre Works
THEATRE
Outstanding Actress
Evangelista Mwatse in Colours of Dreams
Sandra Chidawanyika in In the Continuum
Edith Katiji in The Comeback
Outstanding Actor
Zenzo Nyathi in Indigenous Indigenous Indigenous
Michael Kudakwashe in Burn Mukwerekwere
Michael Southall in Jesus My Boy
Outstanding Theatrical Production
Indigenous Indigenous Indigenous directed by Daves Guzha, produced by Rooftop Promotions
Burn Mukwerekwere directed by Blessing Hungwe produced by NKM
Productions
No Voice No Choice directed by Tafadzwa Muzondo produced by
Tafadzwa Muzondo
MUSIC
Outstanding Choral Group
No nominees
Outstanding Song
Godo by Desmond Chideme aka Stunner
Nyika Zimbabwe by Charles Charamba
Bhosvo by Sebastian Magacha
Outstanding Album
NdiMwari by Blessing Shumba
Pa Kitchen by Wallace Chirumiko aka Winky D
Non Stop by Sulumani Chimbetu
Outstanding Musician /Group
Alick Macheso
Wallace Chirumiko aka Winky D
Sulumani Chimbetu
VISUAL ARTS
Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work
Our Own Produce by Boarding Dzinotyiwei
The Darkest Hour of the night by Joseph Mutsura
Limitless Diversity by Calvin Chimutuwah
Outstanding 3 Dimensional Work
Blanket of Life by Rickson Zavare
Nguva Yekupembera by Boet Nyariri
The Book of Good and Evil by Israel Israel
Outstanding Mix Media Work
Barika by Forbes Mushipe
Gava Rakadimbura Musungo by Victor Nyakauru
Nzou Samanyanga by Dominic Benhura
FILM & TELEVISION
Outstanding Actor
Ben Sibenge aka Mr Shereni in Studio 263
Munyaradzi Chidzonga aka The Twins â€" Tawana & Takunda Toga in The Gentleman
George Tanjani aka Benson in New Dawn
Outstanding Actress
Caroline Mashingaidze aka Zodwa in New Dawn
Sitshengisiwe Siziba aka Tete in Mudiwa
Nothando Nobengula aka Sophia Moyo in The Long Night
Outstanding Screen Production (Film)
Pfuma produced & directed by Jasen Mphepho
The Long Night produced by Willard 'Slimaz' Magombedze, directed by Beauty Nakai Tsuro
The Gentleman produced by Rufaro Kaseke directed by John Njagu
Outstanding Screen Production (Television Drama)
Go Chanaiwa Go produced by Shupai Kamunyaru directed by Von Tavaziva
The Team produced & directed by Rumbi Katedza
New Dawn produced & directed by Jasen Mphepho
Outstanding Screen Production (Television Soap)
No nominees
Outstanding Music Video
Chigorodanda by Energy Mutodi produced & Directed by Venant Mambumina
Grown up kid featuring Tendai Nguni produced by Friends of Joshua Trust
Zimbabwe Taparadza Tega by Pax Gomo, produced by Pax Gomo
MEDIA AWARDS
Outstanding Arts Reporter (Print)
Mthandazo Dube (Sunday Mail)
Tony Mhonda (The Herald)
Khulani Nkabinde (News Day)
Outstanding Arts Reporter (Electronic: Radio)
Nqobile Malinga (ZBC)
Phillipa Makazhu (ZBC)
Esnath Matsilele (ZBC)
Outstanding Arts Reporter (Electronic: Television)
Hazvinei Sakarombe - Woza Friday
Terence Mapurisana - ZBC News
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