The ZimTainment

The 4th edition of The Glam Awards has been postponed until further notice.

The awards show which is popularly known for honouring Zimbabwean youths has taken a cue from the announcements by World Health Organisation, the state and the media brought upon by the Coronavirus.

In a statement by the awards president Albert Chigiya, nominees, fans, media and other stakeholders have been notified that the awards show has reached an agreement with stakeholders to postpone the show until #Covid_19 has stabilised.

"The show aims to play its part in this pandemic by spreading the relevant information on how to stop the spread of the virus," said Chigiya.

The voting system will be closed today (25/03/2020) and winners will be picked and have their names branded on the accolades.

All the nominees should keep their invites and also those who had bought tickets should also keep their tickets so that they can gain entrance when a new date has been set.

The show organisers also thanked the fans and sponsors for their support in understanding the tough decision to postpone the show.

In light of the #Covid_19 pandemic, please stay at home and exercise all precautionary measures from the World Health Organisation.

From left to right: Teemak, Cynthia Bizure-Sithole & Styllz [Pic: Instagram]

Ishan (first from left) and Ti Gonzi (with black hat) on stage [Pic: Marshall Shonhai]

• ‘Kure’ – Ishan ft. Ti Gonzi
• ‘Kwandinobva’ – Tamy Moyo
• ‘Zviroto’ – Tamy Moyo
• ‘African Woman’ – Fusion 5 Mangwiro

• ‘Vroom’ – Nutty O
• ‘Bodo’ – Bazooka
• ‘Reurura’ – Seh Calaz ft. Mambo Dhuterere

• ‘Noise’ – Takura
• ‘Mabazooka’ – Ti Gonzi
• ‘Loud’ – Junior Brown
• ‘5 PM’ – P. D. Ghost ft. Gze

• ‘TV Room’ – Hilzy, Gary Mapanzure
• ‘Love Love’ – Brian Nhira
• ‘Die in Your Arms’ – Nyasha David ft. Prosper
• ‘Mai Vevana’ – Brian K

• ‘Bad News’ – DJ Stavo ft. Gemma
• ‘Bambelela’ – Novuyo Sea Girl
• ‘Lavida Loca’ – Lloyd Soul
• ‘Vuka’ – Sam Music

• ‘Chihera’ – Norman Masamba
• ‘Love Love’ – Brian Nhira
• ‘Kurunga’ – Vimbai Zimuto
• ‘I’m In Love’ – Nox Guni

• ‘Ndimi’ – Janet Manyowa
• ‘Ngoro Yeminana’ – Joyful Praise
• ‘Ndozvinoita Nyasha’ – Jonah Chivasa
• ‘Reurura’ – Seh Calaz ft. Mambo Dhuterere

• Ishan ft. Ti Gonz – ‘Kure’
• Mambo Dhuterere – ‘Mweya’
• Fusion Five Mangwiro – ‘African Woman’
• Joyful Praise – ‘Ngoro Yeminana’

• Janet Manyowa
• Tamy Moyo
• Ammara Brown
• Novuyo Sea Girl

• Ti Gonzi
• Ishan
• Freeman
• Mambo Dhuterere

• Ngoma Ingoma – ‘Malobolo’
• Fusion 5 Mangwiro – ‘African Woman’
• Fusion 5 Mangwiro – ‘Katarina’
• Joyful Praise – ‘Ngoro Yeminana’

• ‘Kure’ – Ishan ft. Ti Gonzi
• ‘Ngaibake’ – Freeman ft. Alick Macheso
• ‘Reurura’ – Seh Calaz ft. Mambo Dhuterere
• ‘TV Room’ – Hilzy ft. Gary Mapanzure

• Cymplex
• DJ Tamuka
• Rodney Beats
• Chiweddar

• ‘Kure’ – ‘Ishan ft. Ti Gonzi
• ‘Ngaibake’ – Freeman ft. Alick Macheso
• ‘Vroom’ – Nutty O
• ‘Noise’ – Takura

• Francesca – King 98
• Gango – Freeman
• Season 2 – Joyful Praise
• The Peeps Rapper – Asaph

• 'Ngaibake' by Freeman ft. Alick Macheso

• 'Kure' by Ishan ft .Ti Gonzi

• Alick Macheso

Karizma

UK-based veteran rapper Tinashe Sahanga who is popularly known as Karizma has inked a groundbreaking deal with Kosha Management.

The maverick local digital marketing and brand management group will be responsible for Karizma's live concerts as he plans to grow his brand.

"This deal will see the two parties embark on rolling out a series of bespoke live entertainment concerts, that are targeted at giving select revellers a world class intimate concert experience," said Kosha Management.

Asked why he partnered with Kosha Management, Karizma said he believes that the brand management firm has the necessary vision and skills to bring his concept of a curated and immersive live experience to life.

Tannia Ngwena, Kosha Management founder,  expressed high optimism that the strategic relationship with Karizma will usher into Zimbabwe a distinctive approach to event hosting.

Kosha Management has also managed artistes like Takura and Dobba Don.

Takue

The nominees for the 19th edition for the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) are out and the nominees are;

1. SPOKEN WORD AWARDS

Outstanding Poet

Tanaka Effort Chuma
Sithembile Siqhoza Ndebele aka Zingizwanizinja
Tatenda Murigo

Outstanding Comedian

Learnmore Mwanyenyeka aka Long John
Hubert Dumisani Ndlovu aka MaForty
Andrew Manyika

2. LITERARY ARTS AWARDS

Outstanding First Creative Published Book

Hatiponi by Oscar Gwiriri [Progressive Booksellers & Publishers]
A People’s Fight by Fradreck Hombiro [Hombiro Media Company]
Nharo Dzemusango by Chenjerai Mazambani [Bhabhu Books]

Special Mention

Ensukwini Zalamhla by Onesimo Mpofu [Onesimo Mpofu]

Outstanding Children’s Book

Songs of the Little Creatures by Phumulani Chipandambira [Chipandambira Archives]
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]

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]

Special Mention

Nhambetambe by Phumulani Chipandamira [Chipandambira Archive]

3. THEATRE AWARDS

Outstanding Actor

Ronald Madodana Sigeca in Imbokodo
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
Agnes Ncube in Imbokodo

Outstanding Theatrical Production

The Gang Leader by Zim Theatre Academy
Bongile by Chiedza Makwara
Imbokodo by Nhimbe Trust

Outstanding Director

Yeukai Yvonne Chandiposha of Bongile
Teddy Mangawa of Gang Leader
Norbert Makoche of Imbokodo

4. DANCE AWARDS

Outstanding Female Dancer

Michelle Msopero in Sobahle
Lynsey Nyamakwenje in Infinite Possibilities
Dadirai Mupandawana in Ezimnyama Dance Group

Outstanding Male Dancer

Tawanda Tanaka Fireyi in My journey to the International Scene
Tichaona Chikara in Hero’s +
Selemani Mpochi aka Majuice in Ochestra Mberikwazvo

Outstanding Dance Group

No nominees

Outstanding Choreographer

No nominee

5. VISUAL ARTS AWARDS

Outstanding 2 Dimensional Work

Cyclone Idai where is Mommy? by Calvin Chimutuwah
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

Outstanding Mix Media Work

Kurima Hohwa by Victor Nyakauru
Distorted History by Anthony Bumhira
Rehab Queen by Calvin Chimutuwah

Outstanding Exhibition

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

6. FILM AND TELEVISION AWARDS

Outstanding Actress

Charmaine Mudau as Bonke in Another wedding
Antoinette Sango as Thandi in Mandla
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

Outstanding Music Video

Tichichema Produced by Edible Elevens ft. Ammara Brown
Sunshine City Produced by Kalai Faye Barlow ft. Flying Bantu
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

Special mention

Pink and Purple Directed by Mthabisi Onias Ndlovu

Outstanding Screen Production - Short Film

Redefining the Road Directed by Tapiwa Gambira
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
$400 Directed by Kudzai Chikomo

7. MEDIA AWARDS

Outstanding Journalist – Print

Kundai Marunya - Herald
Prince Tungamirai Mushawevato - Sunday Mail
Tafadzwa Kachiko - Newsday

Outstanding Journalist – Radio

Anesu Masamvu - ZiFM
Yvonne Tivatye - Star FM
Thulani Munyandu - National FM

Outstanding Journalist - Television

Patience Nyagato - ZBC
Alexio Gwenzi - ZBC
Masceline Bondamakara - ZBC

Outstanding Online Media

Zimcelebs
Zimbojam
Men on a Boat

8. MUSIC AWARDS

Outstanding Newcomer

Isheanesu Chigagura aka Ishan
Panganayi Hare
Ngonidzashe Dondo aka King 98

Outstanding Female Musician

Thamsanqa Moyo aka Tammy Moyo
Janet Manyowa
Ammara Brown

Outstanding Male Musician

Wallace Chirumiko aka Winky D
Darlington Katsetsa aka Mambo Dhuterere
Tinashe Gonzara aka Ti Gonzi

Outstanding Album

Uhuru by Willis Kachambwa aka Willis Wataffi
Dare Guru by Darlington Katsetsa aka Mambo Dhuterere
Gango by Energy Chizanga aka Freeman

Outstanding Song

Ngaibake by Freeman ft Alick Macheso
Kure by Ishan ft Ti Gonzi
Mugarden by Winky D ft Gemma Griffiths
Mweya Ndisesekedze by Mambo Dhuterere

9. SPECIAL AWARDS

Promoter of the Year

D & G Promotions
Big Scale Entertainment
Ngoma NeHosho

Artist in the Diaspora

Vusa Mkhaya
Tapfuma Charles Katedza aka Charlie Kay
Gemma Griffiths
Norah Chipaumire

Koffee, winner of Best Reggae Album, poses in the press room during the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California  Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy

Khama Billiat [Pic: Instagram] Kaizer Chiefs soccer star Khama Billiat had his 23-year-old baby mama wailing, kicking and screaming for his attention after she tried to ambush him into taking the responsibility for his alleged son. Sunday Sun reports that Khama Billiat was stabbed on the hand with a screw driver by his baby mama. According to Whatsapp conversations seen by Sunday World, the two have been going back and forth since last July about DNA tests. A source close to the woman said the mother requested police escort to take her to the player’s house. The source close to both player and the baby mama revealed that Billiat later took the mother of his nine-month-old to the Midrand police station where they exchanged a few words in front of a crowd that was at the cop shop for their own business. These details were also confirmed by two police officials who witnessed the scuffle between the two. They said the woman was frustrated after she noted that instead of helping her, some officers, including the people who were at the station, asked to take selfies with Billiat. “At first I did not notice that the lady was there with Billiat. It only became clear when she started shoving him in front of police while crying that I realised that she was with him,” said one of the police officers. Another officer said the scuffle was only defused after Billiat agreed to pay for his child, but said the Chiefs player insisted that a DNA test was necessary because he had doubts that the child was his. Speaking to Sunday World, the young woman said she was lured by Billiat to go to the police station to find a neutral place to conduct a DNA test. “I regret agreeing to go to the station. It was a disaster because everyone there was on his side. They wanted to take pictures with him.” Billiat could not be reached for comment. According to the mother, Billiat had been paying R8 000 a month for the upkeep of the child in the past four months. He had also paid R30 000 for baby preparation and rent during happier times. However, she said things changed and the soccer star stopped paying for the child and towards her rent. Source: Sunday Sun

Asaph

There is no doubt that the year 2019 was a big year for the hip-hop genre in Zimbabwe.

On the 25th of January Iconic Fest places their hat in the ring as far as promoting exceptional local hip hop talent is concerned.

Cal Vin

Bulawayo-based radio station Skyz Metro has send a very strong message to rapper Cal Vin after he had compalined and accused the radio station of sidelininfg his music.

Below is the official statement from Skyz Metro