Afro-Pop sensation Ammara Brown has been announced as the headline act for the US edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards taking place in Texas next month. 

ZAA USA Planning Director, Ontrance Mureverwi said the committee are over the moon about sealing the deal with the mbira queen, adding that the first edition of the awards will certainly be a highlight on the community calendar next month.

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Scheduled for the November 19, the event is taking place at the Westin Stonebriar Hotel & Golf Club which is 2.5 miles from sporting events at the Dr. Pepper Arena.

This modern resort is also 4.4 miles from the renowned 200 arce Arbor Hills Nature Preserve. The venue also boasts the iconic 18 hole championship golf course, set against a backdrop of scenic hills.

The inaugural occasion is set to be a premier red carpet event that will honour the outstanding achievements of Zimbabweans based in the US, and will recognise their work across a number of industries that include business and the media.

Voting ends on the November 6. Thereafter, the ZAA Panel will verify and, deliberate over the results, to emerge with the winners for 2016.

Tickets are still available and can be purchased exclusively from www.zimachievers.com/us