Organisers for the Zim Dancehall Awards 2016 have released the nomination list ahead of the show which is scheduled for March 3 at Longcheng Plaza Mall.
Mbare based dancehall chanter Killer T real name Kelvin Kusikwenyu and Winky D (Wallace Chirimuko) have dominated the list in some of the top category such as Best Conscious Song, Best Artist Male, Song of the Year, Best Social Message, Best Collaboration and Best Album among others.
The two are not new to the battle as they have been nominated again this year at the National Arts Merit Awards ceremony which is taking place tomorrow at 7Arts Theatre.
Again the duo's managers Brian Murukutira (DJ Bima) for Killer T and Winky D's manager Jonathan Banda are to be honoured with the Excellence in Management Award.
Popular radio station Star FM's Zimdancehall and sungura has been nominated in the Radio Creativity Award Honorary.
Speaking during a press conference held at the Joina City, show organiser Phineas Mushayi said preparations are at advanced stage.
"We are happy to see that the genre keeps growing and the dancehall stars are grossing a lot of income from their craft to sustain themselves and their families.
So far preparations are at advanced stage and we have released the nomination which will see a panel of adjudicators deciding on the winners apart from some category which need public voting," he said.
He said funding has continued to be a major challenge although with limited resources they can pull through for the quality event.
Below is the list of nominations:
1. Best Artist 2016 (Male)
Seh Calaz
Killer T
Winky D
SoulJah Love
2. Best Artist 2016 (Female)
Lady Squanda
Lipsy
Bounty Lisa
Darula
Juwela
3. Best Collaboration
Killer T/Fungisai-Vanondibatirana
Kinnah/ Terminator - Nhamo
SoulJah Luv/Ryder Marcus - Takatsika Chepakati
Winky D/ Shinsoman- Survivor
Jerry B/ Princo - Ramba Uchidaira
4. Best Vocalist
Maggikal
Seh Calaz
Celcious
Ras Caleb
Darula
5. Song of the Year
Winky D- Disappear
Killer T- Kufambofarawo Kani
Seh Calaz - Madhudhucha
Jah Bless - Ndouya Ikoko
6. Best Social Message
Grinder - Manhungetunge
Seh Calaz - Usamurove
Killer T - Chikorobho
Tocky Vibes - Pamuromo
Winky D and Shinsoman - Survivor
SoulJah Love - Usanetse
7. Best Live Performer
Kinnah
Dhadza D
Soul Jah Love
Hwindi President
8. Best Zimdancehall Youngster
Spider
Bobo Fire
Genius
Missile
Josta
9. Most Promising Artist
Dobba Don
Hwindi President
Nutty O
Empress Massina
Sissy
10. Best Album
Seh Calaz - Banditi Rebirth
Killer T - Ngoma Ndaimba
Winky D - Gafa Life
Terminator - Rwendo Rwehupenyu
Ras Caleb - Rascal's Manuscript
11. Best Dancehall Dance Group
Flying Angels
Ghetto Creepers
Flying Legends
Desert Fox
Conquering Family
12. Best Conscious Song
Jah Bless-Rasta ndiRasta
Ras Caleb -Boko Haram
Celcious -Chiedza
G Brandon-Sahwira
Seh Calaz -Amai
Killer T -Kumanikidzira Rudo
13. Riddim of the Year
Oskid-50 Calibre
Rodney-PTK and Levels - Werras
JMP and T Man -Number One
Fidel - Cynosure
Sam Chris-Zim Talent
14. Best Conscious Riddim
Rodney -Werras Journey
Chillspot-My Boo
Oskid-Passion
T Man- Silent Killer 3
CashLibs- Dejavu
15. Producer of the Year
T Man
Sam Chris
Levels
Oskid
PTK
JMP
16. Zim Dancehall Ambassador
SoulJah Love
Killer T
Tocky Vibes
Freeman
Guspy Warrior
17. Best Video
Bounty Lisa- Musandidaro
Labash-Zvakumberi
Freeman - Happy Time
Winky D- Chiramu/I Cry Medley
Sniper Storm-Anondifonera
Ziontaks - Ladies Edition
18. Best Club Hit Song
Mudendere- Dobha Don
Magetsi -SoulJah Love
Tambirai Monarch Hwindi President
Ricky Fire-Mberi
19. Most Improved Artist
Ras Caleb
Mostaff
Kabidha
Rebel
G Brandon
Honorary Awards
1. Excellence in Management Award
Brian Murukutira ( DJ Bima) -Killer T management
Jonathan Banda - Winky D management
2. Graphics Excellence
Sxool of Thots
3. Radio Creativity Award
Star FM Zimdancehall vs Sungura
4. Promotion and Mentorship Award
- Simbarashe Chakare (Bodyslam)
- Kenako Media
- Red Fox
5. Diaspora Promotion and Marketing
- Digital One
- King Alfred
- Paul Simple
- Ta International
- Propa Bless
- Abra Simz
source:allafrica
