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held at the Large City Hall in Bulawayo to mark the start of this year’s Independence celebrations.
Among them were Amakhosikazi Entuthuko pioneered by 30 Women from the ages of 30-70, Ziyawa Community Rehabilitation Initiative (C.R.I) and Obadiah Mathulana.
In an interview, Amakhosikazi Entuthuko choirmaster Rebecca Manjere said it was an honour to be part of the groups providing entertainment at the Governor’s Ball.
“It was such an honour to be asked to perform at the Governor’s Ball,” she said.
The group was formed in 2011 and has released an eight-track album titled Bongani Bongani that has revolutionary songs meant to educate especially the youths on the importance of independence.
“It is important for the new generation to cherish our Independence which we won after a bitter struggle,” Manjere said.
Clad in a red outfit, the ageing but exuberant group of women left the audience asking for more.
Master of Ceremony described the outfit as the city’s “Spice Girls” as they spiced up the event with energetic performances.
Songs, which include Donsani Kanye Kanye, encouraged the nation to unite as one.
Amasanctions lambasted sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe by western countries.
Magwegwe based cultural dance group Ziyawa Community Rehabilitation Initiative (C.R.I) also had a good performance.
The group’s director Tawanda Mariranyika hailed the organisers of the Governor’s Ball for giving the group an opportunity to perform at the event.
“As an upcoming group, we were humbled by such an opportunity to perform at this event,” he said.
Obadiah Mathulana’s performance in the wee hours of Wednesday marked the start of the birthday celebrations.
Master of Ceremony Babongile Sikhonjwa also livened up the night with his humour.
Online Reporter