THE announcement of nominees for the ninth edition of the Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA9) has been postponed to Monday, November 9, with organisers expected to unveil contenders across various categories from 9am.
The announcement, initially anticipated earlier, was rescheduled, with the awards organisers informing followers through their social media platforms that the unveiling would now take place on Monday morning.
In a notice, the organisers said the announcement would begin at 9am, inviting artists, industry stakeholders and members of the public to follow the proceedings across the awards’ social media platforms.
“The announcement of nominees for the 9th edition of the Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA9) has been rescheduled to Monday, 9 November, starting at 9:00 AM,” read part of the notice.
The postponement extends the wait for artists and creatives hoping to secure nominations in what will be the ninth edition of the awards, which celebrate talent, creativity and excellence within Bulawayo’s arts and cultural landscape.
The unveiling is expected to generate interest across the city’s creative sector as musicians, actors, filmmakers, fashion designers, comedians and other practitioners await recognition for their contributions during the eligibility period.
BAA9 has 37 awards spread across 12 disciplines, reflecting the diversity of creative work taking place in Bulawayo and the wider Matabeleland region.
The awards recognise artistes from Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and Matabeleland South, as well as Bulawayo-born creatives based elsewhere in the world.
The 2026 edition is scheduled for November 28, with the nominees’ announcement marking another important milestone in the build-up to the ceremony.
Organisers have encouraged audiences to join the online unveiling from 9am on Monday as the countdown to celebrating another year of artistic achievement in the City of Kings and Queens gathers momentum. – Follow on X @MbuleloMpofu
