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| ZIMA | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Music |
| Date | 2003 |
| Country |  Zimbabwe |
| Website | https://zimmusicawards.co.zw |
The Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMA) is an annual award ceremony to acknowledge and honor musical excellence and creativity in Zimbabwean music.
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