adminBev’s manager, Harpers Mapimhidze, confirmed the development saying Bev was ecstatic about the invitation.
“Bev is very happy to be recognised by the country’s tourism body, it shows that she is growing as an artiste and fans should brace themselves for ‘Bevmania’. We have received the letter from the authority’s boss, Karikoga Kaseke,” he said.
Mapimhidzae said the invitation of the two for a national event showed that the country was warming up to them.
“When they started they were regarded as outcasts, marriage wreckers or simply women of loose morals, but they have remained professional and they are now reaping the rewards,” he said.
The addition of two of Zimbabwe’s top dancers will add colour to the already big event. The dancers are known for their electrifying acts that usually leave the crowd drooling.
While Bev has evolved to be a “complete” dancer who can dance to sungura beat, wigglw her body to dancehall and rhumba tunes, Zoey has continued to master and perfect the art of pole dancing.
Apart from the “Bevmania” that is set to grip Harare, the public should also brace for a Samba Night where Brazilian dances would be on display on May 24 as part of the carnival proceedings.
A carnival is a period of public revelry, partying and festivities for a common purpose at a regular time each year. The merrymaking and feasting usually brings people together.
Carnivals are a new concept being used by ZTA to develop, promote and market the country’s tourist attractions, as well as unite people from different spheres of life.
Addressing stakeholders at the launch of carnival preparatory workshop last month, Zimbabwe Tourism Authority chief executive Mr Karikoga Kaseke said 12 countries, among them Brazil and Seychelles, had confirmed their participation.
“We have brought in Brazilian experts because Brazil started this in 1840. They are way ahead of us in terms of carnivals.
“In our case the carnival is coinciding with Africa Day and the African Union Golden Jubilee,’’ said Kaseke.
He said the carnival would be held under the theme “Celebrating our Diversity”.
“This event will also provide perfect opportunity to unify our people, rekindle the spirit of brotherhood among participating nations, hence the theme ‘Celebrating our Diversity’.
“This implies the diversity in many forms, be it cultural, political and socio-economic diversity,’’ said Kaseke.
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