19/06/2026
The Choral Indigenous Music Awards (CIMA) is a South African platform dedicated to preserving, promoting, and recognizing Indigenous Choral Music and African cultural heritage.
Organizational Purpose and Scope
Focuses on safeguarding indigenous musical traditions, languages, and cultural identity.
Aims to develop talent, promote social cohesion, and create economic opportunities.
Uses awards, festivals, workshops, media, and community outreach to support artists and heritage.
Core Values and Vision
Seeks to be a leading catalyst for global recognition of Indigenous Choral Music.
Committed to cultural preservation, artistic excellence, and community empowerment.
Strives to inspire future generations through music and cultural expression.
Founder and Leadership
Msizi Mavundla, a media and cultural leader, founded CIMA to honor African heritage.
His work emphasizes sustainable opportunities for artists and communities.
Under his leadership, CIMA has become a nationally recognized movement.
Strategic Objectives and Pillars
Focuses on heritage protection, youth development, and social cohesion.
Promotes artist development, research, digital archiving, and media dissemination.
Builds partnerships with government, industry, and international entities.
Inaugural Event and Impact
CIMA 2025 launched on July 6, 2025, celebrating indigenous music diversity.
Recognized excellence across genres like Isicathamiya, Zion, Clap n Tap, Amadodana, and others.
Honored legends and emerging artists, fostering community participation.
Digital broadcasting expanded reach beyond traditional venues.
Established a platform for cultural preservation, artist recognition, and industry growth.
Future Goals
Aims to develop a sustainable ecosystem with annual awards, festivals, education, and international collaborations.
Seeks to position Africa as a leader in Indigenous Choral Music preservation and promotion.
