The Zimbabwe Achievers Awards UK edition were held on the May 2018. Held in a spectacular event at the eighth edition at the Grange City Hotel in London. The glamotous event ran under the theme ‘Plough Back.’, celebrating several academics and businessmen, including prominent African jeweller, Patrick Mavros and Legal Practitioner, Taffi Nyawanza.
Mr Boomslang a.k.a Kazz won music video of the year for ‘Kudana’, whilst Minister Michael Mahendere was honoured with the International gospel award and Olinda Chapel was named female personality of the year.
The event this year was proudly sponsored by Fintech Company, WorldRemit and Funeral Service Provider, Diaspora Funeral Cash Plan.
Meanwhile, nominations for the US and Australian editions will open on Monday 21st May.
The awards ceremony for the US is scheduled for 29 September in Dallas, Texas. Australia’s edition will follow five weeks later on 3rd November.
Check out the full winners list below
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