Bulawayo Arts Awards

Bulawayo Arts Awards Welcome to Bulawayo Arts Awards page. The awards know no race or tribe as the awards’ base is a cosmopolitan City.

*Bulawayo Arts Awards (BAA)* are multi-disciplinary arts awards that recognise and honour exceptional individuals and collaborative artistic efforts in the city of Bulawayo, Matabeleland North and South, Further BAA will honour those born in Bulawayo and practicing arts around the world. The Bulawayo Arts Awards are not meant to counter any awards or forms of recognition in Bulawayo or the country

in general but are intended to compliment the efforts that are already being made to recognise, encourage and honour artists from the greater Matabeleland region. The awards are being curated to recognise good effort and talent amongst our artists. The inaugural edition of the awards will be held in *June 2017*

The People’s Choice Award has been shaped by YOU — the fans.Our past winners, Mai Mwamuka, Msiz’kay, and Insimbi ZeZhwan...
26/11/2025

The People’s Choice Award has been shaped by YOU — the fans.

Our past winners, Mai Mwamuka, Msiz’kay, and Insimbi ZeZhwane, all earned the title because their supporters showed up in numbers and made their voices heard.

Now it’s your turn to choose who takes it home this year.

Who has inspired you?

Who has dominated your playlist or moved the culture forward?

👉🏾 Vote for your favourite now and make your voice count.

byoartsawards.org/ -choice-award

Your vote decides the next People’s Choice Award winner.

Let’s make it happen.


Since it’s a , we are choosing to shine the spotlight on the storytellers who keep our creative sector alive with their...
25/11/2025

Since it’s a , we are choosing to shine the spotlight on the storytellers who keep our creative sector alive with their sharp pens, bold headlines and compelling interviews.

Today, we celebrate the nominees for Outstanding Arts Journalist (All Media) the dedicated voices shaping Zimbabwe’s arts narrative:

Lily Nontobeko Masuku (Lisa Masuku - Kurira) - ZBC.

Mbulelo Mpofu - Zimpapers.

Langalakhe Mabena - Zimpapers.

Mthabisi RasMthire Tshuma (Mthabisi Tshuma) - Zimpapers.

Your work continues to amplify artists, uplift our stories and capture the heartbeat of our culture. We salute you.


Celebrating this year’s Outstanding Male Artist nominees the talents who pushed the culture forward and brought unforget...
24/11/2025

Celebrating this year’s Outstanding Male Artist nominees the talents who pushed the culture forward and brought unforgettable moments to the music scene.

From chart-topping hits to unforgettable performances, these gentlemen have defined excellence, meet the

Ma9nine

Fab G Mshanakagogo

MJ Sings

Mzoe Seven

Mxolisi Mr Bones Ndlovu

Let’s give them their flowers.

Drop a 🎤🔥 if you’re backing your favourite.

From Garamtata to KoMasendu, all the way to Bulawayo, Johannesburg, and across the world fans have been vibing word for ...
20/11/2025

From Garamtata to KoMasendu, all the way to Bulawayo, Johannesburg, and across the world fans have been vibing word for word to the hits: Soft Life, Bangihlangabeze Ngekhesi, and Ngakhonjwa!

From dominating radio charts to becoming the sound of the region, Tshibilika / Rhumba is proving it’s here to stay.

Give it up for the Tshibilika/Rhumba stars lighting up the scene and earning their spot as nominees:

Amathonga Amahle

Mxolisi Mr Bones

Godolude & Friendly Brothers

Drop a ❤️ if you have been singing along too.

Mxolisi Mr Bones Ndlovu | Amathong'amahle | Godolude & Friendly Brothers Band


Spotlight: Outstanding Female Artistes This Wednesday, we celebrate the phenomenal women nominated for the Outstan...
19/11/2025

Spotlight: Outstanding Female Artistes

This Wednesday, we celebrate the phenomenal women nominated for the Outstanding Female Artiste award:

Noluntu J – Hip Hop Musician 🎤

Abigail Mabuza – Musician 🎶

Chioniso Tshikirayi – Poet & Author ✍️

Um’Africakazi – Poet & Actress 🎭

Sonkomose - Poet 📝

From the page to the stage, these talented women are shaping Bulawayo’s creative scene with their artistry and passion.

Let’s give them the recognition they deserve.

📅 : 20.12.25

🎫 Tickets Available : https://www.zimtickets.com/event/bulawayo-arts-awards/3712ff19-de72-4b8f-8fe7-5cd9eca280f1

Noluntu J | Abigail Mabuza of True Tune Records Dj sly Hlatshwayo | Chioniso Tsikisayi | Um’Africakazi | Sonkomose

🚨 It’s that exciting time again 🚨Voting for the People’s Choice Award is now officially OPEN on our website.Every 2025...
13/11/2025

🚨 It’s that exciting time again 🚨

Voting for the People’s Choice Award is now officially OPEN on our website.

Every 2025 BAA nominee is in the running — so rally your fans, friends, and followers to cast their votes and show their support.

🕕 Voting closes: Monday, 15 December 2025 at 18:00hrs.

🎉 Top 10 finalists will be revealed and voted for live by the audience at the BAA Awards Night on 20 December 2025.

And guess what? 👀 This year’s People’s Choice Award comes with a life-changing prize — to be announced soon.

👉🏾 Vote now via our website and make your voice count : byoartsawards.org/ -choice-award

Update.The 8th Edition of the Bulawayo Arts Awards is almost here and here’s what you need to know 👇🏾⚫ No Voting for I...
11/11/2025

Update.

The 8th Edition of the Bulawayo Arts Awards is almost here and here’s what you need to know 👇🏾

⚫ No Voting for Individual Awards.

This year’s awards will follow the same format as last edition, winners will be selected by the panel, not public voting.

⚫ People’s Choice Award.

Everyone is eligible to compete for this special award.

⚫ Online Voting Opens: Wednesday, 12 November 2025.

⚫ Closes: Monday, 15 December 2025.

Vote via our website 👉🏾 www.byoartsawards.org

⚫ Top 10 Finalists.

The top ten will be announced and will go head-to-head for the People’s Choice Award.

⚫ Final Voting.

Winners will be determined by ballot voting from the audience live at the awards ceremony on 20 December 2025.

🎁 Attendees also stand a chance to win exciting prizes from our amazing sponsors.

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄!!!The Bulawayo Arts Awards would like to kindly inform the public that we are not conducting any WhatsApp ...
05/11/2025

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐎𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐄!!!

The Bulawayo Arts Awards would like to kindly inform the public that we are not conducting any WhatsApp polls or vote canvassing campaigns for nominated artists.

We have noted the circulation of such messages and wish to clarify that these are not official and should therefore be disregarded.

For the 2025 edition, public voting will only apply to the People’s Choice Award, and all official voting details will be communicated exclusively through our platforms.

We sincerely appreciate the continued support and enthusiasm from fans, artists, and stakeholders as we celebrate excellence in the arts.

Issued by:

The Communications Department

Bulawayo Arts Awards

ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW DATES LOADING. The wait is over the 8th Edition of the Bulawayo Arts Awards is officially back with up...
06/08/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: NEW DATES LOADING.

The wait is over the 8th Edition of the Bulawayo Arts Awards is officially back with updated key dates.

Originally slated for August 8, the celebration of creative excellence has been rescheduled and here’s everything you need to know.

🔑 KEY DATES

📌 8 August 2025 – Nominations OPEN (both online & physical submissions)

📌 8 September 2025 – Nominations CLOSE.

📌 8 October 2025 – Nominees Reveal.

📌 8 November 2025 – Awards Ceremony Night.

Calling all creatives, fans, and cultural lovers let’s honour the stars shaping our city’s arts scene! Start preparing those submissions.



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