THE first USA edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) got off to a remarkable start last Saturday, as Zimbabweans living in different parts of the 50 state country turned out in their numbers for the swanky red carpet affair held at the prestigious Westin Stonebriar Hotel and Golf Club in Frisco, Texas.
All glammed up, the movers and shakers of the Zim community did not disappoint as they celebrated the nominees and winners of the first edition.
The entertainment line-up proved to be the cherry on top of a beautiful evening, with Mukoko Queen and headline act Ammara Brown dazzling the guests with her sultry voice.
The guests were also treated to the sounds of former Voice USA contestant, Brian Nhira, whose star-studded performance left the crowd wanting more.
This year’s awards were proudly sponsored by WorldRemit, Steward bank, EcoCash, Propane Energy Gas, Property 101, SD Simunyu & Son Logistics, AmeriSystems, Jules Travel and Tour, Clearview, Yangu Beauty, Euphoria Event Planning & Event Management, Zim Tuckshop and Sadza.com.
Ontrance Mureverwi, ZAA USA’s planning director, extended her thanks to all the sponsors for their support.
“The event would not have been possible without the support of all our sponsors who listened to our vision and helped us see it through,” Mureverwi said.
“The first chapter of anything always comes with a level of apprehension because you do not know what to expect; but when you have a good team and a host of partners supporting you through it, it makes it just that bit easier and, we are elated that the inaugural event exceeded our expectations,” she added.
Looking to the future
 

Natalie Jabangwe, CEO and GM of EcoCash