COMIC Elder walked away empty-handed at the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) ceremony in Harare on Saturday night. Tokoloshi scooped the award on Saturday at the Harare International Convention Centre. The other category he was nominated was The People’s Choice Award.
He was nominated alongside Winky D, Jah Prayzah, Ritz and Prince Chigwida. Winky D scooped the People’s Choice Award, which was his 10th victory, extending a record-breaking run in the category. His previous wins came in 2011, 2012, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2024 and 2025, making him the most decorated artist in the award’s history.
Running under the theme “Fearless Creativity”, the 24th edition of NAMA had a robust response from the creative community, with a total of 2,382 submissions. Nominated in four categories, Jah Prayzah walked with the Outstanding Male Artist award and Outstanding Album award for Ndini Mukudzeyi. Winky D also scooped the Outstanding Music Video award for “Fake Love,” which directed by Jusa Domentor.
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Winky D and Jah Prayzah walked away with two awards each. The race for Outstanding Song of the Year had sparked debate long before the winners were announced. Music critics and fans predicted a tight contest between Jah Prayzah’s “Ruzhowa,” Nutty O’s “Too Much,” and Nisha Ts’s “Admire Kadembo.” Looking at the numbers, the competition was intense.
“Ruzhowa” reached 6.5 million views in nine months, showcasing Jah Prayzah’s continued dominance and lyrical prowess. “Too Much” amassed 5.1 million views in just six months, reflecting explosive growth and strong digital engagement.
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