FAME awards at UL

LIMPOPO – THE University of Limpopo’s (UL) Turfloop campus will come alive on May 9 during the Film, Arts, Music and Entertainment Awards (Fame) ceremony.

The awards, founded by former media owner turned businessman, Matodzi Makananisa, are backed by the department of sport, arts and culture.

They are open exclusively to performers born in Limpopo or those who made a significant impact in the province.

The biggest award on the day will be Best Entertainer and will be contested by the likes of comedian Mashabela Galane, Skeem Saam pinup boy Clement Maosa,who plays the character of Zamokuhle “Kwaito” Seakamela, TV personality Rami Chuene and Muvhango actor Gabriel Temudzani.

The winner in this category will pocket prize money of R20 000.

Kwaito artist Candy Mokwena is in the running to be honoured among the crème de la crème of the music industry in the best female artist and best dance artist categories.

In the best female category, Mokwena will come head-to-head with renown gospel artist Winnie Mashaba, jazz and Afro-pop singer, Judith Sephuma, Fiesta Black, and afro-pop and gospel singer and actress Maduvha Madima.

Maduvha is best known on television for her role as Vele Rambulana on the SABC 2 soapie, Muvhango.

Others who will slug it out in the best dance artist category include DJ Ganyani, Da Capo, Raps Vhafuwi, Chynamusique and Festa Black.

Outlining the purpose of the awards, Makananisa said: “The Fame awards recognise the talent in different arts, including traditional music and local film offered by the widely talented artists of Limpopo, some of whom are household names in their own rights. But most importantly, these awards will assist in the unearthing of new talent. The awards will also put indigenous cultural entertainment of Limpopo on the world map. It is important to note that this has never happened in Limpopo before. We are hoping to sustain this project for many years to come”.