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NACA AWARDS 2017/18 FINALLY LAUNCHED

20/11/2017 08:27:00 BY NONDUMISO MSIBI

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EZULWINI – It’s 40 categories for the National Arts and Culture Council of Arts (NACA) 50/50 Awards.

The awards were revealed last Friday night during the launch held at the Happy Valley Hotel. Attending the awards was the Minister of Sports, Culture and Youth Affairs David ‘Cruiser’ Ngcamphalala, Swaziland National Council of Arts and Culture Board Chairperson Busisiwe Simelane and her Chief Executive Officer, Stanley Dlamini.

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Also part of the event was ACASWA President Mzwakhe Myeni, SWAMA President Melusi ‘Zox’ Dlamini and Jozana Maziya of the Swaziland National Choral Music Association (SNCMA). Unveiling the categories, the CEO pointed out that the council felt it was proper for them to recognise the artists during the time when the country would be celebrating 50 years of independence. “It is also worth noting that His Majesty King Mswati III will also be celebrating 50 years and therefore, artists have all the reason to celebrate,” he said.

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.The CEO thanked all those who contributed in making sure that the past NACA Awards were a success. He added that he was hoping the same will happen during the NACA 50/50 Awards. “We have had great awards in the past and we are looking forward to the next awards. “I strongly believe that they will be the best,” he said. He said this year there would be 40 categories, saying half of the awards would see the public selecting their choice, while the rest would be adjudicated. “The public will have a say. Actually, winners of 20 awards will be selected by the public. This means we need the public to participate fully,” he said. Dlamini went on to urge companies to support the event, saying it will not be a success without their contribution. “In order for these awards to be a success, we need the corporate sector to participate. “We therefore invite all companies to participate in this event,” he said.