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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 26757, member: 2262"] Zimbabwean hip-hop artist Holy Ten recently expressed significant frustration toward the National Arts Merits Awards, claiming his musical stature exceeds the prestige of the ceremony itself. The rapper publicly criticized National Arts Council of Zimbabwe CEO Napoleon Nyanhi through social media platforms, suggesting the executive should step down from his position due to perceived incompetence. Holy Ten boldly asserted his financial superiority over Nyanhi during his public statements addressing the awards controversy. His dissatisfaction stems from receiving zero recognition despite releasing what he considers superior musical content compared to established artists. The musician produced several chart-topping tracks, including "Ndotokuda" and "Kilimanjaro," yet failed to secure even a nomination at the prestigious Zimbabwean music ceremony. During an impassioned Instagram message, Holy Ten compared his contributions against fellow performers Jah Prayzah, Winky D, and Nyasha David, questioning award organizers' judgment regarding his exclusion. He dismissed the entire awards system using explicit language, directly challenging Napoleon's leadership capabilities regarding fair artist evaluation. His statements included references to other artists' complaints potentially carrying more validity had they originated from performers who simply lost competitions. Holy Ten subsequently initiated an Instagram live stream to elaborate on his emotional response regarding the perceived slight against his artistic contributions. He emphasized his belief that his cultural impact surpasses the awards themselves, expressing genuine hurt regarding the organization's failure to acknowledge his musical offerings. The rapper explicitly mentioned his financial status exceeds that of the NACZ CEO, demanding professional respect for his artistic accomplishments within the industry. He connected such recognition failures to broader issues facing youth, suggesting artistic disappointment potentially drives substance abuse among creative individuals. The artist confirmed submitting multiple projects for consideration during the previous year's evaluation period, expressing disbelief that none received acknowledgment from judges. Holy Ten interpreted this complete omission as evidence of nationwide disrespect toward his musical contributions despite their apparent cultural significance. He repeatedly emphasized feeling emotionally wounded by what he perceives as deliberate exclusion from Zimbabwe's premier music recognition platform. His public statements reflect deeper concerns regarding validation within the country's entertainment industry structure and evaluation methodology. [/QUOTE]

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