Zima 2016 ZIMA chairman Joseph Nyadzayo presents the bugle to Minister of Sports and Recreation Makhosini Hlongwane
ZIMA chairman Joseph Nyadzayo presents the bugle  to Minister of Sports and Recreation Makhosini Hlongwane

ZIMA chairman Joseph Nyadzayo presents the bugle to Minister of Sports and Recreation Makhosini Hlongwane

Melissa Mpofu/Bongani Ndlovu in Harare
Organisers of the Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima) awarded President Robert Mugabe a bugle on Thursday night.

Zima chairman Joseph Nyadzayo, also the President’s photographer who has worked closely with him for the past 21 years, presented the brass instrument as a token of appreciation during the awards ceremony held at the Harare International Conference Centre on Thursday evening.

“Some of you may not know that the President was once upon a time a musician. He played in a band and I looked for the instrument which he used to play. He told me he used to play the bugle and one who plays this instrument is known as the bugler,” Nyadzayo said while presenting the gift which was received by Sports Minister Makhosini Hlongwane.

“This time next year, he (President) may be on the nominees list as the first bugler, perhaps under the category ‘Best Newcomer’ or ‘Best Returning Newcomer.”

He however suggested that the President goes for the Zim dancehall genre because he has the lyrics, and all he needs is Zim dancehall parlance.

The awards were dominated by contemporary musician, Jah Prayzah who walked away with four awards.

Dancehall artiste Killer T who many thought was robbed at the National Arts Merit Awards, was redeemed as he captured the Best Dancehall Music award. When he was announced as the winner ahead of Winky D, Tocky Vibes, Seh Calaz and Soul Jah Love the auditorium erupted in cheers.

Oskid, real name Prince Tapfuma, the producer behind hits Disappear by Winky D, Roki/Ex Q’s Alleluya and Killer T’s Ngoma Ndaimba was named the best producer in the country after a memorable 2015.

Former Iyasa performing artiste, Nomathamsanqa Mkhwananzi won the Best Acapella gong for her debut album Nkwali. After winning the award, she performed for the crowd and her powerful voice punctuated the auditorium, much to the delight of the crowd who gave her a standing ovation.

While everything seemed to be going according to plan with winners at least being presented with real trophies compared to last year when they had to share one and return it backstage, some glitches from last year were not improved.

Once again, organisers did not show or play clips/teasers of the nominated/award winning songs.

However, the choice of presenters was spot on with P.O Box’s Comic Pastor of the Shamu fame, leaving guests in stitches. Hosts Candice Mwakalyelye and Tich Mataz complemented each other well. On the red carpet socialites Gilmore Tee and Mbo Mahocs grilled celebs upon arrival at the venue.

But the night belonged to reggae veteran, Trevor Hall who sang renditions of Bob Marely’s songs.

The much anticipated Bob Marley Lifetime Achievement award acceptance speech by his wife, Rita which was expected to be shown during the event wasn’t.  Instead Ghanaian reggae artiste, Ras Blakk accepted the award on behalf of the Marley family.  Prior to the awards ceremony, guests and celebrities showed off their outfits on the red carpet.  Jah Prayzah  traded his usual military themed outfits for a suit.

However, Killer T was dressed as if he was going for a show in Mbare. Mzoe 7 showed up in slippers. He defended his outfit (black pants and shirt with slippers) saying it was Naija-inspired.

Afro Jazz artiste Selmor Mtukudzi was the centre of attraction on the red carpet as she donned the Elephant Dress which was tailored by South Africa-based designer Thembani Mubochwa. She was accompanied by National Parks rangers who marched, protecting her as if they were protecting wildlife.

From the red carpet, she changed into another lighter outfit and joined her husband Tendai Manatsa.

Below is the full list of winners

Best AcappellaNkwali by Nkwali

Best Choral MusicThe Battle Against Evil by African Joy, with Sebastian Magacha

Best Alternative Music — Moto Ngaubvire by Cynthia Mare

Best Collaboration Kure Kure by Ammara Brown and Jah Prayzah

Best Contemporary Gospel MusicKuregerera in Advance by Takesure Zamar and Worship Addicts

Best Dancehall Music Ngoma Ndoimba by Killer T

Best Hip Hop MusicBebengakholwa by Cal_Vin

Best House MusicIt’s Love by Skaiva

Best R’nB/Soul/Afro PopTwo Steps To Go by Trevor Dongo

Best Single — Shingie Mangoma and Reverb7

Best SunguraGunship by Sulumani Chimbetu

Best Traditional Gospel Music Glory to Glory by Mathius Mhere

Best Traditional MusicJerusarema by Jah Prayzah

Best Producer — Prince Oskid Tapfuma and Tamuka Mukulumi with Kenako volume 1

Best Video — Andy Cutta for Alleluia /Roki and Ex-Q

Best Album of the YearJerusarema by Jah Prayzah

Best Duo or Group — Roki and Ex-Q

Best Female Artist — Janet Manyowa

Best Male Artist — Jah Prayzah

Best Newcomer — Janet Manyowa

International Achiever — Buffalo Souljah

Song of the YearDisappear (Winky D)

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