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When the Animals Spoke — and Zimbabwe listened

A ZIMBABWEAN adaptation of a global political classic not only made it to the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMAs) stage — it dominated it.

By Conrad Gweru 22h ago

When the Animals Spoke — and Zimbabwe listened

ChiTown designer Mukwanhi commands red carpet attention at NAMAs

Interest in the designs deepened as audiences gathered outside HICC to watch performances by musicians Tina Watyoka and Yambutso, who entertained guests before the main ceremony.

By Tendai Sauta Mar. 12, 2026

ChiTown designer Mukwanhi commands red carpet attention at NAMAs

Matinanga reflects on vibrant Nama ceremony and future ambitions

ZIMBABWE’S creative industry took centre stage as the latest edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama) delivered an evening of spectacle

By Tendai Sauta Mar. 10, 2026

Matinanga reflects on vibrant Nama ceremony and future ambitions

Nama 24 elevates arts to global standards

Artists and stakeholders praised the awards’ evolution. Actress and musician Caroline Chirowodza commended Nama’s “bold creativity and strong artistic identity.”

By Tendai Sauta Mar. 2, 2026

Nama 24 elevates arts to global standards

Institute pushes for traditional music category at Nama

The petition comes ahead of the 24th Nama awards ceremony scheduled for Saturday at the Harare International Conference Centre.

By Tendai Sauta Feb. 24, 2026

Institute pushes for traditional music category at Nama

ManLuckerz speaks on Nama 2026 nomination

ManLuckerz, who recently dropped his eighth album titled Nhinhi, was nominated in the Outstanding Artist in the Diaspora alongside Nitefreak and Chrispen Nyathi.

By Style Reporter Feb. 21, 2026

ManLuckerz speaks on Nama 2026 nomination

Nama 24 unveils nominees as star-studded line-up promises ‘Fearless Creativity’

THE National Arts Council of Zimbabwe has unveiled nominees for the 24th edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (Nama), set for February 28 at the Harare International Conference Centre.

By Tendai Sauta Feb. 19, 2026