When I heard about these new awards and seeing the list of nominees, the first thing that came to mind was that; Limpopo talent is ‘finally’ being recognized by its people.
The Films, Arts, Music and Entertainment SA Awards announced the nominees for the inaugural Limpopo entertainment Awards. The awards will honour more than 15 categories in performance art and motion picture will be held on Saturday, 9 May at the University of Limpopo (Former Tufloop)
The inaugural FAME award recognizes outstanding achievement in all fields of entertainment from traditional Music, Film and artistry offered by sons and daughters hailing from the North. The ceremony promises a spectacular show with surprises and live performances from various artists including House star ChymaMusique, Candy Tsamandebele, Maduvha, Hip Hop Stars Mizo Phyll and Mopedy, Winnie Mashaba, Colbert Mukwevho and Fiesta Black.
The CEO of F.A.M.E Awards Mr Matodzi Makananisa, said “it’s refreshing and equally exciting to launch these awards to the industry at large, with an overwhelming number of entries and support from television shows, record companies, film production and art practitioners; we promise to dazzle the Limpopo Province with a red carpet event full of theatrics and amicable class of entertainment.”
A diverse range of categories has been penned and these include the Music, Film and Television, Radio, Comedy, Sports, and Special Categories. The public is encouraged to vote for their favourite artists through SMS line – they can SMS the number of their favourite nominee to 47052. Winners will walk away with cash prizes as per sponsored category.
The FAME SA awards aims to recognize individual talent and profile artistry from the Limpopo Province. Its objective is to reward and promote artistic expression and creative performance to the Province shining stars.
The Top 10 categories leading the pack in no particular order are as follows:
BEST MALE ACTOR
- Gabriel Temudzani
- Lesley Musina
- Clement Maosa,
- Cornet Mamabolo
- Seputla Sebogodi
- Mcdonald Ndou
BEST FEMALE ARTIST
- Madhuva,
- Judith Sephuma,
- Candy Tsa Mandebele
- Winnie Mashaba
- Fiesta Black
BEST MALE ARTIST
- Mpho Regalo
- ChymaMusique
- Da Capo
- Colbert Mukwevho
- Benny Mayangane
BEST RADIO PERSONALITY
- Sydney Baloyi (Mungana Lonene),
- DJ Complexion (Capricorn FM),
- Lethabo Lejoy (Thobela FM)
BEST FEMALE ACTRESS
- Fulu Mugovhani,
- Tshidi Vera,
- Innocentia Makapila,
- Rami Chuene,
- Susan Ravuku,
- Mogau Paulina Motlatswi
BEST DANCE
- Chymamusique
- Raps Vhafuwi
- Candy Tsamandebele
- Fiesta Black
- DJ Ganyani
- Da Capo
BEST GOSPEL ARTIST
- Winnie Mashaba
- Rofhiwa
- Worship House
- Takie Ndou
- Mpho Regalo
- Lufuno Dagada
BEST HIP HOP
- SpaceMunna
- Mopedy
- Mizo Phyll
- Percy Mukwevho
- Masha Sarila
- Rebovator Lepara
BEST GROUP / DUO
- Sido and Manana
- Jazz Doctors
- Worship House
- Muzo Brothers
- Cornerstone
BEST OF THE BEST ENTERTAINER
- Sapa Yopa
- Chymamusique
- Lesley Musina
- Clement Maosa
- Mashabela
- Benny Mayengane,
- Gabriel Temudzani,
- Colbert Mukwevho,
- Maduvha,
- Raps Vhafuwi,
- Rami Chuene
A full list of all the nominees is available on FAME SA AWARDS Facebook Page and all the information can be obtained HERE or twitter page @FameSAAwards. Tickets are now available from Computicket at R250 general ticket and R650 for VIP package.
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