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📰 News13 March 2026·2 min read·

NAMA Awards controversy: Comic Elder and Jah Prayzah snubbed amid rigging claims

Source: myzimbabwe-entertainment

Zimbabwe's National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) ceremony in Harare sparked controversy after popular social media personality Comic Elder — reportedly a favourite of President Mnangagwa — left empty-handed, and musician Jah Prayzah was perceived by fans to have been overlooked. The results prompted renewed public debate about the integrity and fairness of Zimbabwe's premier arts awards. Critics have questioned the transparency of the judging process.

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