Zim hip-hop and Zimdancehall 2020 (discussion thread)

It's a new year already and are y'all oans optimistic both Zim Hip Hop and Zimdancehall 2020 songs will highlight a further improvement in Zimbabwe's music industry regardless of economic hardships?

 

[Bla Jedza]

Zimdancehall artists Freeman and Seh Calaz will be performing live on the 1st of March at Castle of Goodhope Center in Cape Town, South Africa. This music event is being promoted as "Bonfire Festival" and they will be supported by Mambo Dhuterere and Simba Saini. The DJ Lineup includes:

• Juggling Family
• Don Family
• DJ Drake
• Mgic Touch
• DJ Scratch
• Mc Teegunz
• DJ Skillo
• Badman
• Injection Sound

 

[Numero Uno]

The following is a comprehensive list of National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) Awards winners for the year 2020 which are presented by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) to recognize achievements in the Zimbabwean arts and culture industry.


Outstanding Poet

• Tanaka Effort Chuma
• Sithembile Siqhoza Ndebele aka Zingizwanizinja – (Winner)
• Tatenda Murigo

Outstanding Comedian

• Learnmore Mwanyenyeka aka Long John – (Winner)
• Hubert Dumisani Ndlovu aka MaForty
• Andrew Manyika

Outstanding First Creative Published Book

• Hatiponi by Oscar Gwiriri [Progressive Booksellers & Publishers]
• A People’s Fight by Fradreck Hombiro [Hombiro Media Company] – (Winner)
• Nharo Dzemusango by Chenjerai Mazambani [Bhabhu Books]
• Ensukwini Zalamhla by Onesimo Mpofu [Onesimo Mpofu]

Outstanding Children’s Book

• Songs of the Little Creatures by Phumulani Chipandambira [Chipandambira Archives] – (Winner)
• Chitima Nditakure by Oscar Gwiriri [Progressive Booksellers & Publishers]
• Kuku Wins the President’s Clean Environment Award by Aleck Kaposa [Essential Books Publishing Company]

Outstanding Fiction Book

• Shasha Dzokurera by Marcilyn Mugariri [Marcilyn Mugariri]
• Chasing the Wind by Phillip Chidavaenzi [Royalty Books]
• Out of Darkness, Shining Light by Petina Gappah [Scribner] – (Winner)

Outstanding Poetry Book

• Rhyme and Resistance by Stanley Mushava [Underclass books and Films]
• Under My Skin by Prince Rayanne Chidzvondo [Prince Rayane Chidzvondo]
• Agringanda Like a Gringa Like a Foreigner by Tariro Ndoro [Modjaji Books] – (Winner)
• Nhambetambe by Phumulani Chipandamira [Chipandambira Archive]

Outstanding Actor

• Ronald Madodana Sigeca in Imbokodo – (Winner)
• Anthony Mazhetese in The Gang Leader
• Ngonidzashe Chikowore in Inside out
• Liberty Mwenje Mthole in Inside out

Outstanding Actress

• Davina Green in The Gang leader
• Charmaine Mudau in Imbokodo – (Winner)
• Agnes Ncube in Imbokodo

Outstanding Theatrical Production

• The Gang Leader by Zim Theatre Academy
• Bongile by Chiedza Makwara – (Winner)
• Imbokodo by Nhimbe Trust

Outstanding Director

• Yeukai Yvonne Chandiposha of Bongile – (Winner)
• Teddy Mangawa of Gang Leader
• Norbert Makoche of Imbokodo

Outstanding Female Dancer

• Michelle Msopero in Sobahle
• Lynsey Nyamakwenje in Infinite Possibilities
• Dadirai Mupandawana in Ezimnyama Dance Group — (Winner)

Outstanding Male Dancer

• Tawanda Tanaka Fireyi in My journey to the International Scene
• Tichaona Chikara in Hero’s +
• Selemani Mpochi aka Majuice in Orchestra Mberikwazvo – (Winner)

Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work

• Cyclone Idai where is Mommy? by Calvin Chimutuwah – (Winner)
• Revolutionary Freshness by Talent Kapadza
• Focusing on Green Economy by Webster Mubayirenyi

Outstanding 3 Dimensional Work

• My Sister Loves Me by Rufaro Murenza
• Ancestral Family by Nichodimus T. Mutasa
• Tribute to the mother of generations by Stanley Mutanga – (Winner)

Outstanding Mix Media Work

• Kurima Hohwa by Victor Nyakauru
• Distorted History by Anthony Bumhira – (Winner)
• Rehab Queen by Calvin Chimutuwah

Outstanding Exhibition

• Pieces for Peace, Pieces, Revolutionary Freshness by Talent Kapadza & Schuma Herscovitz – (Winner)
• Purple Rhythm by Calvin and Prudence Chimutuwah
• Engaging the 45th Year by Helen Leroys

Outstanding Actress

• Charmaine Mudau as Bonke in Another wedding
• Antoinette Sango as Thandi in Mandla – (Winner)
• Sarah Mpofu Sibanda as Thalitha in Home Affairs

Outstanding Actor

• Godfrey Chivese as Mile in The Call
• Brian Chitongo as Mandimutsa in Kuchina the Genesis
• Percy Soko as Mandla in Mandla – (Winner)

Outstanding Music Video

• Tichichema Produced by Edible Elevens ft. Ammara Brown
• Sunshine City Produced by Kalai Faye Barlow ft. Flying Bantu – (Winner)
• Kure (remix) Produced by Kudzai Maneswa ft. Ishan
• Bless Produced by Kalai Faye Barlow ft Ammy and The Calamities

Outstanding Screen Production (Television Series)

• Muzita Rababa Directed by Shem Zemura
• Dudzai Directed by Farai Mungoshi
• Mandla Directed by Solomon Mandaza – (Winner)
• Special mention
• Pink and Purple Directed by Mthabisi Onias Ndlovu

Outstanding Screen Production – Short Film

• Redefining The Road Directed by Tapiwa Gambira – (Winner)
• The Call Directed by Godfrey Chivese
• Home Affairs Directed by Elton Sibanda

Outstanding Screen Production – Full-Length Film

• S’mbimbindo 3 Directed by Von Tavaziva
• Stay With Me Directed by Nick Zemura — (Winner)
• $400 Directed by Kudzai Chikomo

Outstanding Journalist – Radio

• Anesu Masamvu – ZiFM – (Winner)
• Yvonne Tivatye – Star FM
• Thulani Munyandu – National FM

Outstanding Journalist – Television

• Patience Nyagato - ZBC
• Alexio Gwenzi - ZBC
• Masceline Bondamakara - ZBC – (Winner)

Outstanding Online Media

• Zimcelebs
• Zimbojam – (Winner)
• 3 Men on a Boat

Outstanding Newcomer

• Isheanesu Chigagura aka Ishan – (Winner)
• Panganayi Hare
• Ngonidzashe Dondo aka King 98

Outstanding Female Musician

• Thamsanqa Moyo aka Tamy Moyo – (Winner)
• Janet Manyowa
• Ammara Brown

Outstanding Male Musician

• Wallace Chirumiko aka Winky D
• Darlington Katsetsa aka Mambo Dhuterere
• Tinashe Gonzara aka Ti Gonzi – (Winner)

Outstanding Album

• Uhuru by Willis Kachambwa aka Willis Wataffi – (Winner)
• Dare Guru by Darlington Katsetsa aka Mambo Dhuterere
• Gango by Energy Chizanga aka Freeman

Outstanding Song

• Ngaibake by Freeman feat. Alick Macheso
• Kure by Ishan feat. Ti Gonzi – (Winner)
• Mugarden by Winky D ft Gemma Griffiths
• Mweya Ndisesekedze by Mambo Dhuterere

The Promoter Of The Year

• D & G Promotions – (Winner)
• Big Scale Entertainment
• Ngoma NeHosho

Artists in the Diaspora

• Vusa Mkhaya – (Winner)
• Tapfuma Charles Katedza aka Charlie Kay
• Gemma Griffiths
• Norah Chipaumire

Arts Personality of the Year – Nobuntu (Winner)

Service to the Arts – Dr. Solomon Guramatunhu

Lifetime Achievement – Mbuya Stella Chiweshe

People’s Choice Award – Winky D (Winner)

 

[Shamiso]

Are NAMA Awards bigger than Zim Hip Hop or Zimdancehall awards?

 

[Bla Jedza]

Are NAMA Awards bigger than Zim Hip Hop or Zimdancehall awards?

Not really because many Zimdancehall artists care more about making money than these awards. In most cases, they don't even bother to attend even though they are nominated.

 

[Borrowdale Barron]

Are NAMA Awards bigger than Zim Hip Hop or Zimdancehall awards?

Music and entertainment award shows in Zimbabwe aren't a big deal. They don't break or make a career. They are trivial events.

 

[Bla Jedza]

(Wallace Chirumiko) Winky D has just released a new music video "Ijipita" on his official YouTube channel.

 

[Queen]

(Wallace Chirumiko) Winky D has just released a new music video "Ijipita" on his official YouTube channel.

I’m here for anything Winky D drops.

?????Cool.

 

[Numero Uno]

The Chairman Killer T will be celebrating his birthday on the 21st of March and this event is strictly by invite only.

It is also be promoted as the "Black & White Party" and perhaps that's because guests are required to show in attendance wearing outfits in that color code thereof.

 

[Shamiso]

The Chairman Killer T will be celebrating his birthday on the 21st of March and this event is strictly by invite only.

It is also be promoted as the "Black & White Party" and perhaps that's because guests are required to show in attendance wearing outfits in that color code thereof.



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So Ginimbi is sponsoring Killer T's birthday party?

 

[Numero Uno]

So Ginimbi is sponsoring Killer T's birthday party?

Most definitely I am sure he is as a gesture of appreciation to his music as well. In 2018 Ginimbi was also at Killer T's "Mashoko Anopfuura" album launch so this ain't new.

 

[Borrowdale Barron]

Kikky Badass has a new song titled "Party Queen" produced by Dizzy Dee and mixed by Jamal (No Limits Entertainment).

 

[Numero Uno]

Kikky Badass has a new song titled "Party Queen" produced by Dizzy Dee and mixed by Jamal (No Limits Entertainment).

That song artwork is something else.

 

[Borrowdale Barron]

That song artwork is something else.

She is tryna win Zim Hip Hop music fans over by oversexualizing herself.

 

[Numero Uno]

She is tryna win Zim Hip Hop music fans over by oversexualizing herself.

Does that actually work in Zimbabwe though?

 

[Borrowdale Barron]

Does that actually work in Zimbabwe though?

Sex sells everywhere except in this case the daige ain't that hot facial wise.

 

[Scorpio]

Does that actually work in Zimbabwe though?

Her music isn't all that -- haina 'ka that so' and the daige it actually gwash.

She spends ample time going back & forth with Twimbos on Twitter rather than using that energy for social media marketing.

In fact, Kikky was recently live on IG showing off her rack for all the oans to see. I am sure Benias Mupasiri approves such content. So long as he is happy that's fine already.

Spoiler: Kikky Badass IG

 

[Borrowdale Barron]

Her music isn't all that -- haina 'ka that so' and the daige it actually gwash.

She spends ample time going back & forth with Twimbos on Twitter rather than using that energy for social media marketing.

In fact, Kikky was recently live on IG showing off her rack for all the oans to see. I am sure Benias Mupasiri approves such content. So long as he is happy that's fine already.

Spoiler: Kikky Badass IG

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Welp, this daige is literary a mess than I thought.

 

[Numero Uno]

Her music isn't all that -- haina 'ka that so' and the daige it actually gwash.

She spends ample time going back & forth with Twimbos on Twitter rather than using that energy for social media marketing.

In fact, Kikky was recently live on IG showing off her rack for all the oans to see. I am sure Benias Mupasiri approves such content. So long as he is happy that's fine already.

Spoiler: Kikky Badass IG

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Benias Mupasiri knew what he wanted saka ndikoko. Chero zvichivaitira.

 

[Shamiso]

Her music isn't all that -- haina 'ka that so' and the daige it actually gwash.

She spends ample time going back & forth with Twimbos on Twitter rather than using that energy for social media marketing.

In fact, Kikky was recently live on IG showing off her rack for all the oans to see. I am sure Benias Mupasiri approves such content. So long as he is happy that's fine already.

Spoiler: Kikky Badass IG

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Kikky and her roommates need to clean that room ASAP.

 

[Borrowdale Barron]

Kikky and her roommates need to clean that room ASAP.

I don't why she is fronting too much about it or is it because she is mad people saw ane huchapa?

Next daige thought everything was all good when she went live not knowing the outcome would be something else.