From late fall through spring, Zimbabwe comes alive with award shows that honor its stars. These grand events fill halls with bright lights and fine clothes.
Famous faces draw much attention at these shows. People talk about what they wear and how they act when they win or lose. Things often go wrong at these events, and many people question who wins the awards.
These award shows make people talk and argue, just as they do in other lands. News sites and social media are filled with strong views about the winners and losers.
The recent Grammy Awards showed what these events mean worldwide. Trevor Noah, who comes from South Africa, led the show for the fifth time in a row, proving that hard work brings success.
Big papers back home started their awards late last year. The Herald paper gave out its first Community Heroes Awards. They picked special people from ten areas who helped others. Victoria Ruzvidzo from The Herald made this happen. The event looked grand, with fine lights and a good stage.
Last week, the Zim Community Trailblazers Awards were held at Rainbow Towers. More than 70 people won awards there. The music group Black Umfolosi was praised for showing Zimbabwe's art to the world. Their leader, Sotsha Moyo, was very happy about this honor.
March brings more big shows here and far away. The Academy Awards come to Los Angeles on March 2. Filmmakers in Zimbabwe watch this close. Some of their own, like Danai Gurira and Arnold Chirisa, act in Hollywood films.
The National Arts Merit Awards mean most to stars here. Set for February 12 in Harare, these awards bring their share of shock and talk. The National Arts Council puts this on with help from Jacaranda Culture and Media. To make the show fresh, they found new dancers through tests.
The time from November through March stays busy with awards. More shows come later, but these months shine brightest. Stars win big and lose hard. Some cry happy tears; others leave sad. That makes these shows worth watching.
Yet some awards face hard times. The Zimbabwe Music Awards stopped last year, and people wonder if they will start again. But new awards rise as others fall, keeping the dreams of stars alive in Zimbabwe.
Famous faces draw much attention at these shows. People talk about what they wear and how they act when they win or lose. Things often go wrong at these events, and many people question who wins the awards.
These award shows make people talk and argue, just as they do in other lands. News sites and social media are filled with strong views about the winners and losers.
The recent Grammy Awards showed what these events mean worldwide. Trevor Noah, who comes from South Africa, led the show for the fifth time in a row, proving that hard work brings success.
Big papers back home started their awards late last year. The Herald paper gave out its first Community Heroes Awards. They picked special people from ten areas who helped others. Victoria Ruzvidzo from The Herald made this happen. The event looked grand, with fine lights and a good stage.
Last week, the Zim Community Trailblazers Awards were held at Rainbow Towers. More than 70 people won awards there. The music group Black Umfolosi was praised for showing Zimbabwe's art to the world. Their leader, Sotsha Moyo, was very happy about this honor.
March brings more big shows here and far away. The Academy Awards come to Los Angeles on March 2. Filmmakers in Zimbabwe watch this close. Some of their own, like Danai Gurira and Arnold Chirisa, act in Hollywood films.
The National Arts Merit Awards mean most to stars here. Set for February 12 in Harare, these awards bring their share of shock and talk. The National Arts Council puts this on with help from Jacaranda Culture and Media. To make the show fresh, they found new dancers through tests.
The time from November through March stays busy with awards. More shows come later, but these months shine brightest. Stars win big and lose hard. Some cry happy tears; others leave sad. That makes these shows worth watching.
Yet some awards face hard times. The Zimbabwe Music Awards stopped last year, and people wonder if they will start again. But new awards rise as others fall, keeping the dreams of stars alive in Zimbabwe.
