Bulawayo Arts Awards Winners List
The inaugural Bulawayo Arts Awards were held on Friday 30 June. The first ever star studded awards show meant to celebrate creatives and entertainers saw different industry players attend. Taking hosting duties on the main stage were Star FM’s Chief Koti, Charlene Mangweni and Sithandazile Dube. On the red carpet were Cde Phil, Bathabile Dlamini and Morris Touch while Master E was the anchor man. Rapper Cal_Vin walked away with two awards while director Visa Blaqs scored himself a gong for ‘Outstanding Video Director’. Check out the full list of the winners of the Bulawayo Arts Awards.
- Outstanding Actress (Schools)
Anita Moyo (Eveline Girls)
- Outstanding Actor (Schools)
Nobert Makoche (Gifford Boys)
- Outstanding Arts Educator
Thabani H. Moyo
- Outstanding School Arts Effort
Mzilikazi High School
- Outstanding Visual Artist
Israel Israel
- Outstanding Imbube Group/Act
Nobuntu
- Outstanding Video Director
Vusa Blaqs
- Outstanding Online Media House
Urban Culxure
- Outstanding Arts Photographer
Mgcini Nyoni
- Outstanding Comedian
Ntando Van Moyo
- Outstanding Poet
Tinashe Tafirenyika
- Outstanding Literary Work
Mars, His Sword by Philani A. Nyoni
- Outstanding Arts Journalist
Bruce Ndlovu of Bmetro
- Outstanding Media House
Skyz Metro FM
- Outstanding Contemporary Dance Ensemble
Inkululeko Yabatsha School of Arts (IYASA)
- Outstanding Traditional Dance Ensemble
uMkhathi Theatre Works
- Outstanding Female Dancer
Dadirai Mpandawana (Ezimnyama Dance Ensemble)
- Outstanding Male Dancer
Mbongeni Nxumalo (IYASA)
- Outstanding Model
Shadel Noble
- Outstanding Designer
Dube Surprise & Bukhosi Ndlovu aka Brandroom
- Outstanding Film Actress
Donna Ncube aka Donna N – The Lost Letter
- Outstanding Film Actor
Mothusi Ndlovu aka Madlela
- Outstanding Film
The Arthur Evans Show
- Outstanding Theatre Actress
Tsitsi Gumbo –uNtikolotshe
- Outstanding Theatre Actor
Gift Chakuvinga – Double Funeral
- Outstanding Theatre Production
Joseph and the Coat of many Colours
- Outstanding Ambassador (RA)
Oskido
- Outstanding Ambassador (RW)
Mokoomba
- Outstanding Arts Supporter
Delta Beverages
- Life Achievement
Cont Mhlanga
- Outstanding DJ
Dj Pathisani Star FM
- Outstanding Kwaito/House
Mqondisi Sibanda aka Skaiva
- Outstanding Hip/Hop Artist/Act
Calvin Mgcini Nhliziyo (Cal-Vin)
- Outstanding Gospel Artist/Act
Lorraine Maplanka Stot
- Outstanding Alternative Music
Jeys Marabini
- Outstanding Tshibilika/Rhumba
Clement Magwaza
- Outstanding Newcomer of the year
Madlela Skhobokhobo
- Outstanding Female Artist
Sandra Ndebele
- Outstanding Male Artist
Mgcini Calvin Nhliziyo aka Cal -Vin
- Song of the year
Ngamnanka uSamaMoe by Madlela Skhobokhobo
