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THE excitement for the ninth edition of the prestigious Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) has officially reached a fever pitch as organisers have begun rolling out the long-awaited list of nominees across social media platforms today.
In a dynamic move designed to keep the city’s creative sector on the edge of its seat, organisers are revealing the nominees on an hourly basis, gradually building the momentum toward the main ceremony set for November 28 at a venue yet to be announced.
The first segment of the reveal highlighted standout talent in the visual and performing arts categories, setting a fierce competitive tone for the upcoming awards night.
Reveal Segment 1: The Nominees
Outstanding Arts Photographer
Franklyn Visuals
Khanya Media
Visuals By Corey
Outstanding Theatre Actress
Thandolwenkosi Ndlovu (The Play That Went Wrong)
Thembela Hlambeko (The Play That Went Wrong)
Chantelle Moyo (I Don’t Want To Die)
Outstanding Theatre Actor
John Mabuyane (The Empty Frame)
Cadrick Msongelwa (ZI Animal Farm)
Leroy Mthulisi Ndlovu (The Play That Went Wrong)
Outstanding Theatre Production
The Play That Went Wrong (Bulawayo Theatre)
The Empty Frame (John Mabuyane)
I Don’t Want To Die (Purple Brain Productions)
With more category shortlists scheduled to drop every hour throughout the day, artistes and fans alike are keeping their screens refreshed to see who will be competing for the ultimate recognition of creative excellence in Matabeleland.
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