Nutty O Runs for ZimAchievers Gong as Diaspora Insurance Named Sponsor – ZimEye

By a correspondent| Award-winning dancehall star Nutty O’s star continues to rise as he will be honored at the UK edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) on Saturday in Birmingham.

The music star is one of the personalities selected to be awarded at the prestigious annual event, which also revealed financial company Diaspora Insurance as sponsor of the honorary awards category.

Popular artist Prosper Ngomashi, also known as Comic Pastor, will bring his inimitable talents as host of the gala event, which features a high-profile guest list each year.

“We can confirm that Nutty O will receive the ZAA President’s Special Recognition Award for his services to music. This is in recognition of her outstanding achievements as a musical artist and her international advancement. Nutty O has also selected a professional and viable brand to make it a worthy recipient,” said Conrad Mwanza, founder of ZAA.

“The stage is set for another memorable celebration of the outstanding achievements of Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom. We also extend our gratitude to our sponsors and partners, as well as all stakeholders who continue to make our dream of celebrating others a reality.”

Nutty O has been a leading figure in music circles since releasing his hit album Mustard Seed in 2021. Before that, he enjoyed critical and commercial success through singles, mixtapes, and collaborations. He recently appeared on the Bob Marley tribute album with a collaboration with Winky D on So Much Trouble in The World.

The ZAA UK 2024 edition is the 14th Annual Awards Gala Dinner and sees the organization once again revive its partnership with Diaspora Insurance, who will sponsor the honorary awards.

The financial company has a long-standing commitment to supporting various domestic and foreign community initiatives, including the world of showbiz and entertainment, among others, in addition to its commercial operations.

The company specializes in the design, marketing and distribution of insurance products and risk management solutions for a global market. They also offer medical and funeral cover through the Diaspora Funeral Cash Plan, as well as cover for international students.

Their long-standing presence as a reputable service provider in developed markets makes them a perfect fit for ZAA’s community-oriented drive.

Other honorary award recipients include veteran filmmaker Simon Bright, whose work includes groundbreaking projects such as the film FLAME, which became the first Zimbabwean film selected for the Cannes film festival. He has several production credits on many films and also developed a curriculum for the UNESCO FILM SCHOOL.

Fungai Zvirawa, recently appointed CEO of the Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA), who will be recognized for her work in media and communications as an entrepreneur. Zvirawa has held several senior positions in the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe at companies such as Kazoo, Non-Stop Productions and Joe Public. She has worked with artists such as Shingai Shonhiwa and ShaSha, as well as global brands such as Disney, SEGA, Sony, World Vision and PSI.

The ZAA recognises, celebrates and rewards the outstanding achievements of Zimbabweans around the world, with branches in the UK, USA, Australia, China, Canada, Dubai, South Africa and Botswana.

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