African Women Awards 2016 winners list

The African Women Awards class of 2016 has been announced.

They were revealed at a glam event at the Sango Conference Centre, Cresta Lodge, Harare over the weekend.

Hosted by ZiFM personality Danis ‘Danny That Guy’ Dube, TLC Next Great Presenter finalist Karen Mukwedeya as well as fashion blogger and model Kim Jayde, the event was heavily subscribed with Harare’s gliteratti present.

Here are this year’s winners:

ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS
Creative Visionary Award – Pamela Samasuwo – Nyawiri (Zimbabwe/Canada)
Media Excellence Award – Susan Makore (Zimbabwe)
Star Power Award – Terry Pheto (South Africa)
Promising Personality Award – Nomzamo Mbatha (South Africa)
Living Legend Award – Connie Ferguson (South Africa)

BUSINESS AND ENTERPRISE
Young Entrepreneurial Spirit Award – Dananai Chipunza (Zimbabwe)
Business Achievement Award – Dr. Dambisa Moyo (Zambia/USA)
Dynamic Start Up Award – Cheurombo Pswarayi (Zimbabwe)
Industry Excellence Award – Farah C. Fortune (South Africa)
Living Legacy Award – Rev. Pearl Kupe (Zimbabwe/South Africa)

COMMUNITY AND POLITICS
Young Activist Award – Ini Usanga (Nigeria/Ireland)
Grass Roots Impact Award – Nyasha E. Mugwagwa (Zimbabwe)
Social Humanitarian Award – Stella Dongo (Zimbabwe)
Young Change Maker Award – Ruth Nabembezi (Uganda)
Living Legend Award – President Madame Ameenah Gurib (Mauritius)