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23/09/2026

NAMA 25th Edition (Silver Jubilee) officially launched

16/09/2026

Step behind the scenes of the 24th Edition of the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) as we sit down with the Operations Manager responsible for helping bring this prestigious celebration of artistic excellence to life.

As we prepare for the 25th edition of NAMA, this exclusive profiling interview explores the planning, coordination, and dedication required to deliver an event that honours the outstanding achievements of Zimbabwe's artists and creatives.

🎭 Watch the full interview and gain insight into the people, passion, and professionalism that powered NAMA24.

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22/07/2026

The wait is over!!! To get the absolute best, most immersive cinematic experience of the 24th National Arts Merit Awards, we refused to rush the rendering!
Step inside the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) to witness a historic night of "Fearless Creativity."

Crew & Creative Team
Event Managers: Scarlet Zim |
Creative Director (CD): (Ndomupeishe Chipendo)
Music Director (MD): (Daniel Chiweda)
Live Stream Director: Nico Abote

MAIN SPONSORS

ZB BANK
CIMAS
VAST
ZLG

Performing Artists

GOSPEL SET

BABA & AMAI CHERAYI
CLEO ARIE
DORCAS MOYO
VABATI VAJEHOVHA

AFROBEATS

ZIMHIPHOP

ZIMDANCEHALL

Spragga

JITI SET

URBAN GROOVE

Plaxedes Wenyika
Dino Mudondo
Sku
Alexio Kawara

Set Choreographers

Dancers

l.e.x.x.ysmith

SET CHOREOGRAPHERS

Gospel
•⁠ ⁠Enoch

Afrobeats
•⁠ ⁠Prince
•⁠ ⁠Tanaka Machikicho
•⁠ ⁠shadreck moyo

Dance hall
•⁠ ⁠Adam kudzi

Jiti
•⁠ ⁠Dadirai
•⁠ ⁠Prince
•⁠ ⁠Slick

Hip Hop
•⁠ ⁠Slick
•⁠ ⁠Adam
•⁠ ⁠Shadreck

Urban Grooves
•⁠ ⁠Tanaka
•⁠ ⁠Regina

Backing Vocalists

Tariro Burutu

Band

chiweddar_zw

DESINGERS

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THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART IN NAMA24 _ YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION DID NOT GO UNNOTICED.

02/07/2026

The Jiti Set at the NAMA24 stood as an explosive testament to raw heritage, fast-paced rhythms, and unapologetic cultural expression. This set captured the vibrant, evolving heartbeat of Zim Jiti, delivering a high-octane performance that shook the stage and electrified the room.
Driven by passion, energy, and bold artistic expression, this was more than just a performance… it was a movement of sound, dance, and legacy in motion.

*Crew & Creative Team*
Event Managers: Scarlet Zim |
Creative Director (CD): (Ndomupeishe Chipendo)
Music Director (MD): (Daniel Chiweda)

*Performing Artists*

*Set Choreographers*

*Dancers*

l.e.x.x.ysmith

*Backing Vocalists*

Tariro Burutu

*Band*

chiweddar_zw

08/06/2026

The Hip Hop Set at the NAMA24 POWERED BY CIMAS stood as an explosive testament to raw lyricism, street culture, and unapologetic self-expression. This set captured the vibrant, evolving heartbeat of Zim Hip Hop, delivering a high-octane performance that shook the stage and electrified the room.

Driven by passion, energy, and bold artistic expression, this was more than just a performance… it was a movement of sound, dance, and legacy in motion.

Crew & Creative Team
Event Managers: Scarlet Zim |
Creative Director (CD): (Ndomupeishe Chipendo)
Music Director (MD): (Daniel Chiweda)

Performing Artists

Dancers

l.e.x.x.ysmith

Set Choreographers

Backing Vocalists

Tariro Burutu

Band

chiweddar_zw

01/06/2026

What It Really Takes to Produce NAMA 🎚️✨

No filters, no scripts just pure grit. We sat down with the NAMA Co-Producers ( and Matinanga to get the real story of what happened before the cameras started rolling.

Watch as they break down the sleepless nights, the backstage triumphs, and the moments that nearly stopped the show. This is a tribute to the team that turns creative dreams into a living, breathing reality.
Scarlet Zim Events Evolution

21/05/2026

NAMA ZIMDANCEHALL SET : Jnr Spragga, Shone_zw, Madedido
The Dancehall Set at the NAMA 2024 stands as a celebration of fearless creativity where rhythm, movement, culture, and raw talent collided to create an unforgettable experience.

Driven by passion, energy, and bold artistic expression, this was more than just a performance… it was a movement of sound, dance, and legacy in motion.

Event Managers:
Scarlet Zim |

Performing Artists:
Jnr Spragga Madikiwani the Conquering Prince

Creative Director (CD):
(Ndomupeishe Chipendo)

Music Director (MD):
(Daniel Chiweda)

Dancers:

l.e.x.x.ysmith

@*cyzmik*

Choreographer Dancehall

Backing Vocalists:

Tariro Burutu

Band:

chiweddar_zw

08/05/2026

Friday flashback to a night filled with fearless creativity, unforgettable moments, and pure excellence.

28/04/2026

The concept is only the beginning. Behind every seamless big event such as NAMA, is a vision that balances precision with creativity. Meet one of our Directors for the Event Managers of NAMA24, Mr Reginald Matinanga. From the first sketch to the final standing ovation to the architecture of the entire experience, it’s all about the details.

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21/04/2026

The NAMA Awards, proudly sponsored by Vast Contractors, stand as a monument to fearless creativity where vision, passion, and talent come together to shape culture and define excellence.

Just like every powerful structure, true artistry is crafted with purpose, resilience, and bold ambition.

This is more than an event… it’s a legacy in motion.

Event Managers :
Scarlet Zim

Performing Artists :
⁨⁩ ⁨⁩ Donator Calvins

Creative Director (CD):
⁠ (Ndomupeishe Chipendo)
Music Director (MD)
(Daniel Chiweda) 1st 🎹

Dancers:
•⁠ ⁠ (Tanaka Manjengwa)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Regina Mpimira)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Adam Mararirakwenda)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Anesu Ndlovu)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Elsy Chigwedere)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Celine Madziva)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Shadreck Moyo)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Dadirai Mupandawana)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Prince Chibansha)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Emmanuel Dove)
•⁠ ⁠⁠.l.e.x.x.ysmith (Lawrance Sirewo)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Tanaka Machikicho)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Enoch Chiromo)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Ngonidzashe Kamudyariwa)

Afrobeats Choreographers:
1.⁠ ⁠Mali Yesgweja :
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Ndichadiwa :
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Bvira Vira : ⁨⁩

Backing Vocalist:
•⁠ ⁠ (Nester Gachangi)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Anotida Charamba)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Kundai Muzamhindo)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Kelvin Munyoro)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Gabriel Mukomana)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ _(Vanessa Kamunoza)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Makanaka Chawagarira)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ (Cathrine Mutindi)
•⁠ ⁠⁠Tariro Burutu

Band:
•⁠ ⁠ 🥁 (Ngonidzashe Chikuse)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎺 (Humphrey Chatana Chirwa)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎷 (Steven Nyoni)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎸 (Tinotenda Mawunganidze)
•⁠ ⁠⁠ 🎸 (Takakunda Mukundu)
•⁠ ⁠⁠.chiweddar_zw 2nd 🎹 (David Chiweda)

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