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By Mtandazo Dube
GONE are the days when the elections in Zimbabwe meant travel warnings, the cancellation of concerts and a crackdown on gatherings of all kinds – that's as if nothing has happened. Was in Zimbabwe – a few hours before the millions
Music promoters, theater owners, musicians and other artists are enjoying flourishing activity, conclude markets and continue their lives in a refreshing transition from politics
Rhumba giant Koffi Olomide, who is currently in Zambia, is expected in the country this Wednesday, two days before he takes over the scene at the HICC. On Thursday, Jamaican superstar Charly Black will land on the shores of Zimbabwe for a performance at Long Cheng Plaza Gardens in the capital.
Black brings two other Jamaican artists to warm up the stage during the gigantic concert, which is expected to bring out crowds of dancehall fans after a long time without a foreign reggae-dancehall playing in the Zimbabwean showbiz scene. The last Jamaican act to occur in Zimbabwe was Tarrus Riley in October 2017.
Natty O, Queen Kadija, Soul Jah Love, Freeman, President of Hwindi, Kinnah and D Dadza will lead a massive series of acts support for the show, which is expected to attract mainly young people and followers of reggae-dancehall
The day before, a massive team of artists, including Alick Macheso and Winky D, reportedly shared the stage with the Congolese maestro of rhumba, Koffi Olomide. at the HICC. Powered by Soundblaze Promotions, the concert is likely to be oversubscribed as it has three giants who play different genres sharing the same scene.
King Sungura, Macheso, who reached his peak and is currently the most coveted artist in Zimbabwe After releasing his 11th album, "Dzinosvitsa Kure", has promised a high-level shooter performance.
Speaking through his publicist Tich Makahamadze, he said that there were a number of artists expected at the show, so, his act would be tight "" We will not have time to play, it will be serious from the start. Our fans should be ready to party because our Friday playlist will be strictly for celebration, "said Makahamadze.
Suluman Chimbetu, another artist expected on stage at the HICC, is full of delirium the time he takes to the stage. Chimbetu has packed fans into his shows recently and Friday's concert gives him yet another opportunity to show everyone what he's really doing.
Chimbetu says, "We are happy that our country has reached this stage, as the elections are no longer disruptive to business, there is something very pleasant that is waiting for everyone on the other side. As Orchestra Dendera Kings, we are delighted to entertain peace-loving Zimbabweans at a time like this. "
Benjamin Nyandoro, promoter and promoter of music, said promoters, owners and artists trust in this is happening in the country.
"No promoter or artist wants to make a loss or have his property destroyed.If there was an environment of fear and intimidation – the promoters would not play their money. Foreigners would even be afraid to come in. Zimbabweans have matured and politicians participating in this election have also helped create a conducive environment.As an arts industry, we are very excited by these developments, "said Nyandoro. Sunday mail.
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