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THE Zimbabwe Music Awards (Zima) ceremony that was meant to take place on Friday at the Harare International Conference Centre has been postponed to October 29 to allow awards chairman, Joseph Nyadzayo, to attend to an important commitment that has arisen.Organisers yesterday announced that they could not hold the ceremony without their chairman who is meant to play key roles at the event which returns this year after a seven-year sabbatical.

Nyadzayo is expected to deliver a keynote address and hand over a surprise package to musician Cde Chinx who has been selected for the Chairman’s Award category.

“This is an important ceremony for us because we are coming back after a seven-year absence. Everything is in place for the awards but the chairman has another commitment and we cannot proceed without him,” noted the organisers.

“We cannot continue with the ceremony without him. Such an important event needs his presence and we regret to announce that we have to move the awards to October 29 in accordance with his schedule. We regret for any inconvenience caused.”

According to organisers, the venue, nominees           and performers at the ceremony will remain the same.

Artistes who were billed to perform include Jah Prayzah, Soul Jah Love, Afrika Revenge, Sebastian Magacha, Cynthia Mare, Tehn Diamond, Djembe Monks, Shingisai Mangoma and Malimba.

The news came as a blow to most artistes and presenters who were geared for the event.

Cde Chinx who is receiving an uncontested accolade however said he was happy with the recognition Zima had given him.

“I never thought that at one time my works will be appreciated.  I am grateful to the Zima organisers and the people of Zimbabwe for this recognition, but I am curious on what I am going to get,” said the ecstatic Cde Chinx. – Harare Bureau/Showbiz Reporter