adminZimbabwe’s own Beverly Sibanda, better known as Bev, is busy writing her own history in the entertainment circles as one such performer as she travels from venue to venue exhibiting raunchy behaviour which either gains the praise or draws the ire of others.
The Beverly road show has been up and running in the past few months at different venues where she has performed. She has been drawing huge crowds with mixed reaction. Some have given her the usual dose of praise and criticism in equal measure. Needless to say, while others are delighted by her sexually suggestive dances, others are disgusted. Some patrons who have watched her perform have gone to the extreme of suggesting that she must be banished from the country’s stages.
Many of those infuriated by the raunchy dancer’s performance are her own female counterparts who are probably jealous that Bev and her Sex Angels are drawing large crowds of mostly men.
What however boggles the mind is that despite criticism from women, an increasing number of women are now attending her shows.
What remains in doubt however is whether this sudden female interest is inspired by jealousy, curiosity or the simple desire of some women to keep a watchful eye over their men?
The latest chapter of the Bev vs The Sexy Angels show on Friday last week at the Basement Night Club in Bulawayo saw a large crowd of women attending.
Speaking at the sidelines of the show last Friday one female who preferred anonymity said she had attended the show to see what exploits does Bev and her gang of Sexy Angels do that seem to fascinate men.
“I wanted to see for myself what is so tantalising to men about this Bev character because I am tired of hearing about her performance. I wanted to find out what she really offers men which we cannot,” she said.
Another woman who spoke on condition of anonymity said she attended the show to keep a watchful eye on her husband, as she did not want him to stray on stage hence embarrass her and the children.
“I have noticed that men have a tendency to get over- excited during these shows and go on stage regardless of the consequence such behaviour has on their families. It is us who have to deal with the aftermath of such incidences not Bev,” she said.
However a male reveller also present at the same event said that the added female presence was good as it would balance things out between men and women at the shows.
“I think women have seen that they can learn a thing or two from Bev,” he said.
It remains to be seen whether the interest of women or the popularity of Bev will last.
Online Reporter