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The National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) and event managers Jacaranda Culture and Media Corporation (JCMC) for the 20th edition of the merit awards in Zimbabwe have announced the theme for the event.
The National Art Merit Awards (Nama) will run under the theme “Zimbabwe and Beyond #AmaLevels” which will be hosted next year in February.
JCMC spokesperson Panashe Nyakawa, said in a statement;
“The 20th NAMA will be a historic occasion that celebrates artists who are waving the flag of Zimbabwe high across various artistic disciplines both locally and beyond our borders.
“The youthful hashtag signifies that NAMA has reached a new level in its stature, pedigree, and reach as the premier arts award in Zimbabwe.”
He said that the theme will be carried throughout the build-up to the national event which will culminate in a ceremony filled with special tributes to arts ambassadors and their work.
Nyakawa added that the second annual NAMA Golf Day will be held on October 29.
“The annual NAMA Golf Day will be held at Royal Harare Golf Club. The event is a platform for artistes from all backgrounds to meet and discuss opportunities with business executives in an informal and engaging environment.
The first edition of the NAMA Golf Day featured artistes such as MisRed, KVG, ExQ, Charlene Mangweni, Nutty O, Lee McHoney, and Anita Jackson.
The inaugural NAMA Golf Day wassubscribed with a field of 104 golfers.
The floating trophy was lifted by Francis Muwani who walked away with a full solar kit for his home.
Artistes from all backgrounds are encouraged to contact the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe or Jacaranda Culture and Media Corporation for registration details,” he explained.
Meanwhile the NAMA submissions opened on September 1, 2021 and will close on 30 November 2021.
Applicants that published work in the past two years (1 December 2019 – 31 November 2021) are invited to submit their works for consideration.
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