The Sunday Mail
Desire Ncube
STAR FM Gospel Greats show has been nominated for a Prophets Emmanuel and Ruth Makandiwa Invitations Concert Awards Night (Permican) 2015.
Prophet Makandiwa and his wife Prophetess Ruth who are the founders of the United Family International Church are the brains behind the awards event.
The awards ceremony which will be the second edition of the awards will be held on September 19 in the capital city.
The Star FM Gospel Greats top 20 show which is hosted by Leander Kandiero will compete for the Best Radio Gospel Show award with other shows aired on Radio Zimbabwe, ZiFM, Power FM, National FM and Sport FM.
Featuring on air every Sunday from 6 – 8pm, the Gospel Greats has become a popular gospel show in the country, promoting local musicians and entertaining its wide listenership at the same time.
Gospel music lovers also participate in the show by voting for their favourite top five songs.
A number of artists who have also been nominated in the various categories of the Permican awards have featured in the Gospel Greats show. Among them are Janet Manyowa, Michael Mahendere, Kuda Mutsvene, Tatenda Mahachi, Tembalami Ngwenya, Charles and Olivia Charamba and Pastor Stanley Gwanzura, among others.
Christ TV director, Pastor Ted Lazaro said: “The event is meant to appreciate the good work that local gospel artists are doing.
‘‘This is Permican’s second year running. We are glad that it is becoming Zimbabwe’s biggest gospel music event.”
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Best Female Artiste
Olinda Marowa, Janet Manyowa, Mabel Madondo, Sharon Manyonganise, Tsitsi Chawasarira
Best Newcomer
Kuda Mutsvene, Janet Manyowa, Sharon Manyonganise, Ethnic Worship, Mpostori Wency,
Best traditional
Vabati Vevhangeri, CCAP Voice of Mbare, Vabvuwi Marimba aJehovah, ZCC Mbungu Stars
Best producer
Mc Dee, Tremer Msipa, Lyton Ngolomi, Simba Moyo, Doctor Tawanda
Best urban contemporary
Tembalami, Mudiwa, Pastor G, Takesure Zama, Matthius Mhere, Kudzi Nyakudya
Video director of the year
Edmore Ndlovu, Andy Sobuza, Loud 5 Studios, Unlimited Films, Better Kasiyo
Best Radio Gospel Show
ZiFM (Get lifted), STAR FM (Gospel Greats), RADIO ZIM (Gospel 10), POWER FM (Breakfast In)SPORT FM (Edmore Mhofu), National FM (Felistas Mahlingove)
Album of the year
Pastor G (Unstoppable), Takesure Zama (Worship Volume 4), Mathius Mhere (Glory to Glory), Michel Mahendere(Getting personal with God), Tatenda Mahachi (Declarations)
Song of the year
Rev T Chivaviro(Ebenezer), Doctor Tawanda (Unconquerable), Takesure Zama (Kuregerera in advance), Michael Mahendere (Mumoyo), Kuda Mutsene (Mhururu Kumatenga),
Video of the year
Janet Manyowa (Ndomira pamuri), Tatenda Mahachi featuring Sifiso Nqwane (Ndinoda Jesu), Tembalami (L.O.V.E), Life Changing Makomborero (Hobho), Wellington Kwenda (Fire Fire),
Best Group/ Duo
UFIC,Zimpraise,CCAP,Celebration Choir ,Vabvuwi – Marimba A Jehovah
Best Live DVD
Zimpraise at Glamis, UFIC Choir (Revival), Takesure Zamar and Worship Addicts (Volume 4), Celebration Choir (God in this place)
Song writer of the year
Janet Manyowa ,Minister Michel Mahendere ,Rev T Chivaviro ,Mc Dee,Takesure Zama
Best Collaboration
Tatenda Mahachi and Sifiso Nqwane ,Rev T Chivaviro ,Kuda and Mercy Mutsvene ,Janet Manyowa ,Shingi Mau Mau and friend
Most viewed song of the year
Takesure Zamar (Kuregerera in Advance,Wellington Kwenda(Fire-Fire) ,Doc Tawanda (Unconquerable) ,Tembalami (L.O.V.E)