Yeukai Karengezeka Entertainment Reporter
The inaugural Zim Dancehall awards were characterised by chaos as violence rocked the event that took place on Wednesday night at the Zimbabwe College of Music.
While the awards ceremony started on a high note, factionalism reared its ugly head as a rowdy bunch of people believed to be from Mbare threw missiles to popular dancehall star Winky D.
This was in protest of the Ninja president’s victory of his fourth award as the Best Male Artiste over Mbare chanter Killer T and Sniper. Winky D could not even deliver his acceptance speech as the group made noise, shouting Killer T’s name.
Winky D’s manager Jonathan Banda and brother Layan could not stomach the mistreatment and had an altercation with the attackers. The organisers must have been prepared for chaos as they swiftly ended the scuffle bringing the house to order.
“Over excitement among these youths is wrong because this kind of behaviour discourages corporate world to support us.
This is an inaugural event and such silly acts tarnish the image of all of us in Zim dancehall,” said Banda who also won the best manager of 2013. A total of 22 artistes were awarded with accolades for their contribution on the night.
Winky D got the most awards as he took the Best Video and Choreography for the song “Tsamba Kuvashakabvu”, Best Social Message for “Mafira Kureva”, Best Live Performer of the Year and Best Male Artiste.
His strongest contenders Killer T together with Soul Jah Love were awarded the Best Upcoming Artistes award.
Shinsoman’s “Mawaya-Waya” was the Song of the Year while the female artists were made proud as dancehall queen Lady Squanda scooped the Best Female Artiste award. Freeman’s album “New Chapter”, which was generally said to be a flop got him the Best Album of the Year award.
The event patron Oscar Pambuka said there were grateful that the event was a successful although they still have a lot to learn.
“Despite a few disturbances, we are happy because sponsors came on board to support us.
Since we are still learners we have learnt our mistakes and we will do better next time.
“We apologise for the short disruption caused by the Mbare youths.
“We will make sure that next time we avoid such things and I encourage fans to vote for their artistes using the stipulated procedures,” he said.
The inaugural Zim Dancehall awards were characterised by chaos as violence rocked the event that took place on Wednesday night at the Zimbabwe College of Music.
While the awards ceremony started on a high note, factionalism reared its ugly head as a rowdy bunch of people believed to be from Mbare threw missiles to popular dancehall star Winky D.
This was in protest of the Ninja president’s victory of his fourth award as the Best Male Artiste over Mbare chanter Killer T and Sniper. Winky D could not even deliver his acceptance speech as the group made noise, shouting Killer T’s name.
Winky D’s manager Jonathan Banda and brother Layan could not stomach the mistreatment and had an altercation with the attackers. The organisers must have been prepared for chaos as they swiftly ended the scuffle bringing the house to order.
“Over excitement among these youths is wrong because this kind of behaviour discourages corporate world to support us.
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| Jay C (L) and Winky D |
Winky D got the most awards as he took the Best Video and Choreography for the song “Tsamba Kuvashakabvu”, Best Social Message for “Mafira Kureva”, Best Live Performer of the Year and Best Male Artiste.
His strongest contenders Killer T together with Soul Jah Love were awarded the Best Upcoming Artistes award.
Shinsoman’s “Mawaya-Waya” was the Song of the Year while the female artists were made proud as dancehall queen Lady Squanda scooped the Best Female Artiste award. Freeman’s album “New Chapter”, which was generally said to be a flop got him the Best Album of the Year award.
The event patron Oscar Pambuka said there were grateful that the event was a successful although they still have a lot to learn.
“Despite a few disturbances, we are happy because sponsors came on board to support us.
Since we are still learners we have learnt our mistakes and we will do better next time.
“We apologise for the short disruption caused by the Mbare youths.
“We will make sure that next time we avoid such things and I encourage fans to vote for their artistes using the stipulated procedures,” he said.
