The stage is set for the 21st National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) set for Harare International Conference Centre on Saturday.
The awards sponsored by Old Mutual Zimbabwe will be held under the theme: โUnlocking Dreams.โ
Arts mother body, the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NAC), said this year’s NAMA will recognise outstanding achievements within the arts sector by locally-based artists.
As Zimbabweโs largest integrated financial services group, Old Mutual says it recognises the awards as the best platform to build a strong arts sector in the country.
โHence, Old Mutual continues to partner with the arts and culture sector to empower artists and to make a positive difference by providing sustainable, tailored, and meaningful support through conducting financial literacy/education workshops under the flagship programme โOn The Moneyโ which is designed to teach all on how best to manage finances using relatable behaviours of Africaโs Big Five animals ,โ Old Mutual says.
The line-up of performers includes songbird Gemma Griffiths, mbira queen Hope Masike, Tocky Vibes, Poptain, Feli Nandi, poet Obert Dube and socialite Mai Titi.
Also billed to perform is gospel singer Mathias Mhere, hip-hop stars Saintfloew and Holy 10, dancehall singer Freeman, Andrea the Vocalist, songstress Ammara Brown, urban groover ExQ and DJ Tamuka.
Old Mutual Zimbabwe continues to be a responsible business in the communities through financial education, financial inclusion, education, skills development, entrepreneurship, and diversity and inclusion.