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Bongani Ndlovu Entertainment Correspondent
JAH Prayzah thrilled a plus 300 strong crowd at Club Royal when his group brought out rifles, did a quick and slow march emulating the Zimbabwe National Army during a pulsating show.
The show was dubbed “Judgment on Friday the 13th” as Harare artistes descended on the City of Kings.
The guns were contained in a blue bag that was brought on stage and revellers wondered what was next. When the bag was unzipped, it revealed nine rifles much to the amazement of the crowd. The rifles had no magazines.
Third Generation group members “took up arms”, filed into formation and did slow and quick marches as the band played along, drawing wild cheers from the crowd in a packed Club Royal.
The atmosphere was reminiscent of the uplifting experience at the National Sports Stadium during national events.
On the sidelines of the show Jah Prayzah was quizzed about the source of the rifles, but declined to comment.
He said: “I wanted to be a soldier but the time I was accepted into the military, I had released my album Sungano Yerudo and I was doing shows. That stopped me from pursuing my passion.”
He said his love of the army has not diminished and it was a major part of his choreography.
“As you can see my dressing and the costume for my band are all inspired by the military. I am inspired by everything that happens in the military,” said Jah Prayzah.
A fan, Prince Ngaridza, from Richmond said Jah Prayzah was popular in Bulawayo because he was down to earth unlike some of the other artistes.
“I like the way Jah Prayzah presents himself; he is humble unlike some of his counterparts. Winky D and Sniper think they are all that but they have never been called back by popular demand to this place. However for Jah Prayzah this was his third show here, this year,” said Prince.
During the show Jah Prayzah in unison with fans, belted out tunes such as Gochi Gochi, that shot him into stardom, Maria, Sungano, Tsviriyo and Sorry Mama, in a lively and highly interactive show.
Online Reporter