Minister Mahendere Wins International Gospel Artist Award at 8th Zim Achievers Awards UK

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The winners of the 18th annual Zim Achievers Awards (UK) were unveiled last night at the Grange City Hotel in London.

Among those bestowed in this year’s most illustrious awards show was Gospel artist Minister Michael Mahendere.

The distinguished entertainer was awarded the International Gospel artist of the year

Those who went up against Mahendere in the same division included Sabastian Magacha, Rev TT Chivaviro, Janet Manyowa, and Carol Nyakudya.

The International Gospel Artist award recognises Zimbabwean musicians across global horizons.

Winner will have exhibited exceptional musicianship covering songwriting, instrumentation and singing  (recorded and live performances), and have demonstrated outstanding musicianship in taking Gospel music to another height.

This year the Zim Achievers Awards rode under the theme Plough Back.

The awards celebrated several academics and businessmen, including prominent African jeweller, Patrick Mavros and Legal Practitioner, Taffi Nyawanza.

The event was proudly sponsored by Fintech Company, WorldRemit and Funeral Service Provider, Diaspora Funeral Cash Plan.

Other sponsors for the UK edition included Propertyend, Ndasenda, eZimtech, Women in Healthcare, Vaka Buildings, Mtimandze Group, Starcover, Vavaki Architects, Richvisions, KTrio and Nurseline.

Here is the 2018 full winners list:

Business of the year:

Banya Family Placement Agency

Male Entrepreneur:

Ben Masina

Female Entrepreneur:  

Fungai Ndemera

Professional of the year:

Portia Kumalo

Community Champion – (Joint award)

Dumi Moyo and Sithule Nicole Tshuma

Community Organisation:

Qoki Zindlovukazi Manini Amahle

Music video:

Kudana – Kazz aka Mr Boomslang

Music artist:

Icey Stanley

International Gospel:

Michael Mahendere

Fashion Designer:

Sinikiwe Moyo

Young Achiever:

Amanda Nkomo

Sports Personality

Don Armand

Female Personality:

Olinda Chapel

 Male Personality:

Gineas Mupfayi

Breakthrough Award:

Nomalanga Nyamayaro

Event of the Year:

Zimfest 2017

People’s Choice Award

DJ Smallboy Taf

Panels’ Choice Award:

Summer Rose

Dudu of Bridal Couture and Tiaras

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