NAMA Awards 2025 nominees, grand entries and omissions
National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) has announced the nominees for the NAMA 23rd edition awards with the awards gala set for Saturday 1st March 2025 at Harare Hippodrone.
Arts & Culture
Chigudo Chihomuhomu brings festive cheer to prisoners
Imprisoned Zimdancehall artiste Chigudo Chihomuhomu brought festive cheer to his fellow inmates on Christmas Day, leading them in song despite being behind bars.
Forbes names Taylor Swift in big league of billionaires
American songbird Taylor Swift was officially named a member of the three-comma club on Tuesday, as Forbes validated speculations that her fortune exceeded $1 billion.
Nollywood mourns as famous actor Mr Ibu dies aged 62
Nigeria's entertainment industry is in mourning following the passing of veteran Nollywood actor John Okafor, affectionately known as Mr Ibu, at the age of 62.
NAMA Awards 2024: a big national shame
Zimbabwe National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA Awards) are a national shame.
Full List | NAMA Awards 2024 winners, controversy
The much anticipated NAMA Awards were held in Bulawayo on Saturday night amid pomp and fanfare topped by the usual controversy.
YouTube removes Jah Signal’s video after copyright dispute
In a recent development, YouTube has removed a music video by Zimbabwean artist Jah Signal, titled "Sweetie," after a copyright infringement claim made by gospel singer Pastor Charles Charamba.
Kelly Khumalo accused of plotting the murder of Senzo Meyiwa
Senzo Meyiwa, the former captain of the South African national football team was killed in a hit ordered by his girlfriend, the singer Kelly Khumalo, a South African court heard on Wednesday.
Cassper Nyovest reflects on 10 years of “Doc Shebeleza” with gratitude and divine perspective
South African rapper Cassper Nyovest, on Thursday celebrated the 10th anniversary of his breakthrough track, "Doc Shebeleza," with heartfelt gratitude and a divine perspective on his musical journey.
Zimbabwe set to launch inaugural Poetry Awards on World Poetry Day
Zimbabwe's Spoken Word and Writers Association is gearing up to introduce its first exclusive poetry awards, set to be unveiled on March 21, coinciding with World Poetry Day.
