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Tonderai Zvimba, Showbiz Reporter
A CANCER awareness show, “The Pink Awareness”, is scheduled for The Vista Bar in Bulawayo tonight to educate the public on the dangers of the deadly disease and remove the stigma around it.
Various local artists will perform on the day including award winning DJ/producer Skaiva, Mandla Da Comedian, Renovation Boyz, Ryn Synth and Seagirl.
The show will run from 12pm to 12 midnight and there will be a cover charge after 6pm.
The organiser of the show, MduSevan, who will also be performing, spoke to Chronicle Showbiz about the show.
“This is an event I started in 2017 when I lost my sister and brother in-law due to cancer at the same time. After the success of last year’s event, I thought of making it an annual event.
“This year we will also award certificates to all the performers, peer educators and participating organisations and companies,” said MduSevan.
He said cancer awareness was important to fight stigma.
“We are trying to make people understand what cancer is. In doing so we educate people on its dangers and why they should get treatment. Cancer comes in many shapes and forms such as cervical cancer, leukaemia and the like. People should know preventative measures. Also some people think cancer is a result of witchcraft which isn’t true. So this is part of the reasons why we are doing this,” said MduSevan.
There will be great music, comedy, poetry, educators, dance, and modelling on the day.
In the morning, a cancer walk will be held and people are encouraged to meet at the Large City Hall car park for registration at 10AM. The walk will be broadcast live on Facebook and Instagram on the Pink Awareness page. Participants are also encouraged to wear white or
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