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The quartet, a calculated combination by the organisers of the show to capture different audiences, is set to enchant music fans. Suluman, who is currently enjoying the “Sean Timba” fame, is the most sought after musician in the country while Kawara commands a sizeable number of fans which includes young and old musical fans.
Songbird Pasinawako completes her comeback at the Bridal Gala with an expected class act to an audience mainly dominated by families.
However, it is Harare’s own version of Iyasa, Apama Styles, which is set to steal the show. The theatrical dance outfit has enthralled audiences throughout the country with their classic performances and this Saturday the group is expected to do what they know best in front of an expected bumper crowd.
The Bridal Gala, which will climax with the crowning of a new bridal queen, has many other elevated points.
There will also be prizes for the Cake of the Year, Baker of the Year and the Photographer of the Year. The premier event will for the first time in its history run alongside a Bridal Expo which will be held at Africa Unity Square from 9am to 4.30pm on the same day.
More than 45 exhibitors have confirmed their participation at the Bridal Expo.
The expo will give prospective brides and grooms an opportunity to meet with wedding vendors from co-ordinators, travel agents, florists, wedding cake designers, wedding dresses and tuxedos to caterers and many others who will showcase their products to couples as they plan their weddings.
Star FM will provide entertainment during the entirety of the expo with the assistance from a marimba band, Tamba Marimba.
Charity Gwata-Chirume, the Sunday Mail business manager, promised that this year’s event would be bigger and better.
“Every year we strive to do better and I believe that with our line-up of performances, prizes for the brides and the glitz, the show will definitely be a success,” declared Gwata-Chirume.
“We are certain that the Bridal Expo will definitely add the glamour to our annual event.”
Star FM’s Tich Mataz and Tariro will be the masters of ceremonies during the Bridal Gala. The Sunday Mail Bridal Gala, which is arguably one of the top family shows on the showbiz calendar, will cost US$10 and US$5 for adults and children respectively.
The Bride of the Year winner will scoop US$2 500, the first and second runners-up will walk away with US$2 000 and US$1 500 cash prizes respectively courtesy of Zimpapers among other prizes from various sponsors. The Cake of the Year winner will be awarded US$2 000, the first and second runners-up will become US$1 500 and US$1 000 richer respectively courtesy of Zimpapers among other prizes from various sponsors.
The Baker and Photographer of the year winners will be accorded US$1 000 while their first and second runners-up will be rewarded US$750 and US$500 respectively. The new queen will take over from Mrs Patience Asali, who was crowned last year’s Bride of the Year.
All the 12 contestants stand an equal chance of walking way with the top prize. The Sunday Mail readers have already voted for their best bride from last year’s finalists.
Voting ended on March 22 with an overwhelming voter response and vote counting will be done during the course of this week in time for the big day on Saturday. The contestants for this year’s Bride of the Year are as follows: Samantha Tsungai Nyamaponda, nee Gavanga (January), Perpetua Malianga, nee Muzanenhamo (February), Trishy Konje, nee Besam (March), Bongani Gwendoline Paratema, nee Chakanga (April), Tapuwa Prudence Mhembere, nee Mazanhi (May), Antoinette Nyasha Vera, nee Malunga (June), Marah Chenayi Sithole, nee Bakari (July), Takudzwa Muzvidziwa, nee Mahaso (August), Tinashe Eve Mwiza Mukandawire, nee Mapani (September), Yvonne Soja, nee Tsara (October), Kudzanai Wilma Farirayi, nee Musingarambwi (November) and Julia Nyengera, nee Banda (December).
The owners of the Cake of the Month from January to December are Tendai Mutomba (nee Moyo), Paidamoyo Patience Chadoka (nee Mahembe), Sandra Mutanga (nee Mubaiwa), Rutendo S. Matamande (nee Badza), Tapuwa Prudence Mhembere (nee Mazanhi), Jillian Natsai Watinayo (nee Mushonga), Marah Chenayi Sithole (nee Bakari), Takudzwa Muzvidziwa (nee Mahaso), Janaida Joaquina Lalia (nee Silva), Yvonne Soja (nee Tsara), Kudzanai Wilma Farirayi nee Musingarambwi and Julia Nyengera (nee Banda).
The show is supported by several sponsors, among them leading home appliances stockists Goldtech Electronics, Daisy Lodges, Stephen Margolis Resort, Exquisite Fragrances, Serenity Village, Eve’s Bridal and Designer Closet.
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