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Mthabisi Tshuma, Showbiz Correspondent
Organisers of the Roil Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA) have called on artistes to submit their works for consideration for this year’s awards with deadline for submissions set for September 30, 2021.
In its fifth edition, the awards ceremony is expected to be held on November 6 with a string of sub-events set to take place before the ceremony. In a statement, the RoilBAA said in order for an artiste to be eligible, their works should have been created between October 31, 2020 and August 1, 2021.
“We’re calling on all creatives to submit their amazing works for consideration by our panel of judges. We’re looking forward to the 5th edition of the awards which are coming amidst a global pandemic and we remain dedicated and committed to the cause of recognising arts excellence in Zimbabwe,” read part of the statement.
They said artistes can self-nominate and can also be nominated by fans. “Material for consideration can be physically dropped at Studio 10 at the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe, Bulawayo or at Sabela Studios located at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair.
“The works should be sealed in an envelope and clearly marked Roil BAA Submission 2021. The nomination form is also available on the awards website www.byoartsawards.com.”
Last year, artistes including Mai Mwamuka, Madlela Skhobokhobo, Nobuntu, Hwabaraty, Asaph and Vuyo Brown scooped awards at the ceremony.
Below are the categories:
Outstanding arts photographer
Outstanding dance ensemble
Outstanding female dancer
Outstanding male dancer
Outstanding theatre actress
Outsstanding theatre actor
Outstanding theatre production
Ourstanding comedian
Outstanding poet
Outstanding literary work – Fiction
Outstanding literary work – Non fiction
Outstanding Ndebele literary work
Outstanding visual artist (Across board)
Outstanding arts journalist (All media)
Outstanding online media
Outstanding radio DJ
Outstanding club DJ
Outstanding fashion designer/house
Outstanding male model
Outstanding female model
Outstanding ambassador (Worldwide)
Outstanding Hip-Hop artiste/Act
Outstanding kwaito/house/gqom act
Outstanding alternative music
Outstanding gospel artiste/act
Outstanding imbube/acapella group/act
Outstanding Tshibilika/Rhumba act
Outstanding music producer
Outstanding music video
Outstanding song of the year
Outstanding TV production/programme
Outstanding short film
Outstanding Film/TV actress
Outstanding Film/TV actor
Newcomer of the year (All genres)
Outstanding male artiste of the year
Outstanding female artiste of the year
Lifetime Achievement Award
People’s Choice Award -@mthabisi_mthire
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