Ngoma Music Award
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The Ngoma Music Award is an annual Zambian music award ceremony which recognizes the nation's musical talent. The awards are sponsored by the National Arts Council of Zambia
. Similar in nature to the all-Africa Kora Awards
, the Ngoma Awards give awards for the best male performer, best female performer, best instrumental ensemble, best choral group, etc. The Ngoma Awards are in their 8th year and are usually held in Lusaka. The ceremony is often attended by some of Zambia's best-known musicians and politicians. Despite efforts to strengthen the annual event and its increasing significance, some people complain that the Ngoma Awards have sometimes been poorly run.
National Arts Council of Zambia
The National Arts Council of Zambia is a newly formed Zambian organization which attempts to foster the arts in Zambia. Among other activities, it sponsors Zambia's annual Ngoma Awards. The council has also encouraged funding for Zambian artists and artistic endeavors...
. Similar in nature to the all-Africa Kora Awards
Kora Awards
The Kora Awards are music awards given annually for musical achievement in sub-Saharan Africa. Founded in 1994 by Ernest Adjovi, they are comparable to the American Grammy Awards in intent...
, the Ngoma Awards give awards for the best male performer, best female performer, best instrumental ensemble, best choral group, etc. The Ngoma Awards are in their 8th year and are usually held in Lusaka. The ceremony is often attended by some of Zambia's best-known musicians and politicians. Despite efforts to strengthen the annual event and its increasing significance, some people complain that the Ngoma Awards have sometimes been poorly run.