The National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) is the premier award given by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) in recognition of outstanding achievements in the arts and culture. The inaugural NAMA was held in February 2002 honouring artists who excelled in 2001. Since then, NAMA award ceremonies have been held in February of each year to recognise artists who would have excelled in the previous year. NAMA has reviewed its categories for the 15th Edition and beyond after carrying some country wide consultative forums.
💕THE stage is set for the 21st National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) powered by Old Mutual Zimbabwe Saturday at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC), with organisers aiming to provide a unique experience.
This year’s event will run under the theme ‘Unlocking Dreams.’
The ceremony “will recognise outstanding achievements within the arts sector”.
A line-up featuring songbird Gemma Griffiths, mbira queen Hope Masike, Tocky Vibes, Poptain, Feli Nandi gospel singer Mathias Mhere, hip-hop stars Saintfloew and Holy 10, Freeman, Andrea the Vocalist, Ammara Brown, ExQ with DJ Tamuka on the decks.