The 8th edition of the annual Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) UK has yet again set Zimbabwe’s finest Gospel musicians at a faceoff as they battle it out to bag the International Gospel Artist award.
Runners this year for this prestigious recognition are Sabastian Magacha, Rev TT Chivaviro, Janet Manyowa, Michael Mahendere and Carol Nyakudya.
The International Gospel Artist award recognises Zimbabwean musicians across international boundaries. Nominees will have demonstrated outstanding musicianship covering songwriting, instrumentation and singing (recorded and live performances), and have shown outstanding musicianship in taking Gospel music to another level.
Previous winners of this award include Fungisai (2017), Tembalami (2016), Takesure Zamar Ncube (2015) and Zimpraise (2014).
First presented in 2010, the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards, an initiation of Conrad Mwanza, is a celebration of talent, art, business, expression and achievement in the Zimbabwean community throughout a very broad spectrum of genres. The Z.A.A seek to recognise Zimbabweans who have pushed the limits against all odds to raise the Zimbabwean flag high and do both themselves and their fellow countrymen proud.
It has become one of the most important events in the African community.
See the full list of 2018 Zimbabwe Achievers Awards UK nominations below.
Business of the Year
· Genesis Law
· Ekhaya
· The Bantu Chefs Kitchen
· Banya Family Placement Agency
· Rainbow Medical Services Ltd
Male Entrepreneur
· Dr Joseph Toindepi
· Milton Mutukwa Sakutukwa
· Ben Masina
· Ndumiso Hlabangana
· Chef Ray
Female Entrepreneur
· Moira Chirara
· Fungai Ndemera
· Dee Mapasure
· Julie Condliffe
· Ennie Mupoto
Professional of the Year
· Portia Khumalo
· Fortune Mahwire Chigwende
· Tongai Kunorubwe
· Wise Chigudu
· Brian Mangwiro
· Dr Caroline Makaka
Community Champion in association with Vaka Buildings
· Jay Mawaka-Smith
· Sithule Tshuma
· Tariro Magombo
· Dumie Moyo
· Bongi Sibanda
Community Organisation
· Touched By An Angel
· Stevenage Kadoma Link Association
· Afreec
· St Mary’s Foundation Trust
· Qoki Zindlovukazi
Music video of the Year
· Kudana – Kazz Aka Mr_Boomslang
· What U Need Ft Ian Green) -Valerie Sibanda
· Kambo Boys – Sweet Larrisa
· Lahlumleze -Black Diamonds
· Real G- Icey Stanley Ft Mr Macee
Music artist of the Year
· Ice Stanley
· Black Diamond
· Thabo Mkhwananzi
· Valarie Sibanda
· Kwaye
International Gospel Artist
· Sabastian Magacha
· Rev TT Chivaviro
· Janet Manyowa
· Michael Mahendere
· Carol Nyakudya
Male Personality
· Jacob “Mc/DJ Sebhelebhe” Mbofana
· Vic Taks
· Gineas Mupfayi
· Gearbox
· Munashe Comedy
· Bawren Tavaziva
Female Personality
· Dj Ru-Samantha Katsere
· Olinda Chapel
· Tendai-Dj Petitte
· Natasha Ndlovu
· Eugene Majuru
Fashion Designer
· Leyelesi
· Sinikiwe Moyo (Nikimoyo)
· Diana Ntimane (Akani Fashion House)
· Ngoni Chikwenengere (We Are Kin)
· Joyline Munaiwa (Joy-Line Clothing)
Sports Personality
· Don Armand
· Seth Patrick
· Trevor Mazhande
· Cecil Nyoni
· Tinotenda Chibharo
Event of the Year
· Woman Of Valiance (Vow) 2017
· Financial Markets Indaba – London
· Zim Connect 17
· Zimfest 2017
· Zimlinkup All White Party
People’s Choice in association with Savannah Freight
· Olinda Chapel
· Gearbox
· Big Kev
· Gerald Belts
· Dj Small Boy Taf
Breakthrough Award
· David Matsekeza and Munya (Afrokings)
· Donel Mangena
· Nomalanga Creates
· Empire Lounge-Leicester
· Changamiri Coffee Shop
· Nandi
Young Achiever
· Theo Chikomba
· Amanda Nkomo
· Harry Phinda
· Kudzanai Hwami
· Tanaka Travels
