TSHIMA AWARDS 2012 : The nominees

The first ever Tshivenda Music Awards (TSHIMA) will be held on the 17^th of November 2012 at the Thohoyandou Town Hall. The awards, which have been long overdue, will be hosted by Phalaphala FM and will feature the prime of the Venda music. Artists such as the legendary Irene Mawela, the Thrilling Atists, Dan Tshanda and Paul Mulaudzi will grace the red carpet as they compete for the Lifetime Achievement Award.

David Mmbi, who created a storm with his debut album “Lushie lwo naka” has three nominations, Best Tshivenda Tradition, Best Newcomer of the year as well as the highly coveted Song of the year for his hit song ” Nese la Tshilidzini”. It is very intruiging to think of who will walk away with the Song of the year award. Adziambei Band’s song (“Nwana o ngalangala”) from their comeback album, “Shango lo takala”, has also been nominated for this category.

 

Worship House, who have been nominated five times in this year’s Crown Gospel Awards, are favourites to grab the Best Tshivenda Gospel Award. This won’t be any easy considering other nominees in this category. They are up against Rofhie, Albert Mudau, Lufuno Dagada(right) and Hani Mutele.

 

The South African king of Reggae, Colbert Mukwevho, is up against Khakhathi Tshisikule, Denga Tshisikule (the only female), Just Ice and Humbulani Ramagwedzha. Tshivenda hip-hop, which has been growing over the past years, is also one of the categories that fans cannot wait to hear the verdict of. The competition is tough with Killer Gee, T-Man Gavin, P. Postman, Mizo, Coolfelo and Komrade Li in the pack.  For the Best Tshivenda Praise singer, the nominees are Venda Poet Boy, Ndivhuyafhi Godfrey Musubi, Bornwise and finally, Muebi & Ranwedzi. Nominees in other categories include Malondolo (Our Venda Diva), Jinika, Bellafonte, Zozo, Tshigomboza and Tshidino.