Chitungwiza Chore wins at TMFNCE

By Sam Mupedziswa

The Zimbabwe Association of Choral and Musical Arts (ZACMA) artists battled it out at the United College of Education (UCE) in Bulawayo.

The Tiro Mpane Foundation National Choral Eisteddford is a Regional Choral Music extravaganza which saw 10 Chore groups battling out for the top position. The winner would be selected to feature in Finals that will be held in South Africa, towards the end of the year. 

The Guest of honor for the event was Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports, Recreation, Arts and Culture, Mr Nicholas Moyo. 
 
The event was attended by the Member of Parliament Nketa constituency, Honorable (Hon.) Albert Tawanda Mavunga , Member of Parliament for Phelanda  constituency Honorable Joe Tshuma, who is in the Sports Parliamentary Committee,  Assistant Commissioner General of Police,  Vice President of ZACMA Mrs Chishandu,  and the sponsors of the event. 

The President during his address noted that,  “A committee was constituted in order to be able to identify the talent, the committee was looking at ethentical value in the music industry.  They  further went on to put award winners into various categories and a winner from every category.”

The Guest Speaker, Permanent Secretary for Sports, acknowledged the vice president of ZACMA, Mrs Chishandu, Mp’s  in parliament portifolios present, Hon J. Tshuma, Hon A. T. Mavunga, ZRP deputy commissioner General and other senior Government senior official’s.  Mr Nicholas Moyo added that he was thrilled to see 10 chores participating. 

The ZACMAC Awards winners were;

 1.  Chitungwiza
 2.  Gloryous Melody
 3.  Sound of Joy

The Guest of honor said, “all the chores did extremely well. If it was up to me, all the participate were going to take first position.”

Permanent Secretary for Sports added that the winner must represent the country as an ambassador and the ministry and government appreciate the work that has been done. 

The choirs from across the country showcased their vocal prowess and dedication, vying for their share of the substantial prize pool.