By Kudakwashe Pembere.
Harare, Zimbabwe. (News Of The South) – Four Zimbabweans have been nominated in the 2016 Obsidian Awards to be held in Alberta, Canada on September 17.
The Obsidian Awards celebrate the impact of extraordinary leadership,excellence and innovation by individuals who belong to or support the African, Caribbean and Afro-Canadian cultures of Alberta.
The purpose of these awards is to inspire excellence, celebrate diversity and promote unity and fraternity
amongst various cultures. Tinos Viriri monikered Afrika RadioShow and Ronnie Mupambwa go head to head for the People’s Choice and Disc Jockey awards.
Viriri’s SLi Artist Management was also nominated in the Promoter Category.
Speaking from his Canadian base, Viriri who hosts the Nando’s sponsored Afrika Radio Show in Edmonton said he was selected in the Promoter category for bringing in Zimbabwean musicians in Canada.
“The events considered for SLi Management include Tocky Vibes tour in October last year, Trevor Dongo and Freeman Tour in February this year as well as the Jah Prayzah Tour last month. The forthcoming Mafikizolo show was also considered,” he said.
He added that was honoured to be shortlisted in the three categories.
“It’s such an honour and a big deal to get such consideration. It shows we are doing something right and flying the Zimbabwean flag high,” said Viriri.
Other Zimbabweans vying for these awards are Spiwe Kachidza-Mapfumo who was nominated in the Health Science category and Samantha Nyakudya shortlisted in the Start-up business category.
Voting began on September 1.
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