The just ended NAMA awards saw a number of artists taking home awards for the work they do. The show also showed who will be going to the Moto Moto Festival in Germany this July. Chillmaster won the award for Outstanding Breakthrough Musician and will attend the Moto Moto Festival.
Moto Moto Festival Partners with NAMA
Furthermore, this is an all expenses paid trip. According to NAMA’s Facebook page, this comes after a partnership between NAMA and Moto Moto Festival under the festival’s organiser, Plot Mhako. Chillmaster will receive an all-expense paid trip to Cologne, Germany, to perform at the festival in July this year. This highlights the incredible talent emerging from Zimbabwe.
Moreover, Chillmaster will join other Zimbabwean artists like Feli Nandi to perform at the festival. This collaboration with NAMA adds an exciting dimension. The winner of the NAMA Outstanding Breakthrough Artist category will perform at the festival further cementing this partnership. Furthermore, this initiative aims to bridge the gap between Zimbabwean talent and the global music industry, creating long-term opportunities for emerging artist.
Challenges faced by Local Artists in Zimbabwe
Also, some people argue that Zimbabwean artists are finding it difficult to rise to their full potential in Zimbabwe due to economic challenges. The arts scene in Zimbabwe is facing challenges to evolve, grow and sustain itself. This is due to a number of challenges like lack of access to funding and low sales of what they produce.
Additionally, access to funding is one challenge that local artists face. Adequate funding is ideal for artists to showcase their full potential to local and international fans. Most artists in Zimbabwe have a wide fan base, however, turning that fan base to sales of their wares proves to be a challenge. Furthermore, stakeholders argue that Zimbabweans currently do not have enough disposable to support the favourite artists.
Therefore, people like Plot Mhako are doing what they can to give exposure to these artists and hopefully more income to them. The festival showcases the culture of Zimbabwe to the global audience, starting with Europe. This spans from music, fashion and dance to art exhibitions. The Moto Moto Festival aims to broadcast even further what Zimbabwe has to offer through these talents.
Conclusion
Finally, the festival’s organiser, Plot Mhako, emphasises that the importance of partnership between NAMA and Moto Moto Festival. It aims to bridge the gap between Zimbabwean talent and the global music industry. This, if done well will foster artist development and cultural exchange. This will be in a way that will further put Zimbabwe in the spotlight.
Also, this initiative aligns with NAMA’s commitment to elevating local artists. It will also provide them with opportunities to expand their careers beyond Zimbabwe. The collaboration not only highlights the rich musical heritage of Zimbabwe but also underscores the importance of nurturing emerging talent.
