adminJonathan Mbiriyamveka Entertainment Reporter
The countdown to Chipaz Promotions’ 10th anniversary gigs has begun with just three days to go before Gwanzura Stadium, the venue for the festivities, explodes into life with music and dance from a diverse line up of performing artistes.The 2013 NAMA winning music promotions company launched in 2004, has had its highs and lows but, as it turns 10 years of existence, there is every reason to celebrate.
The festivities will start with a dinner hosted in honour of the artistes this Thursday aimed at bringing the musicians under one roof. The purpose of the dinner is to bring artistes together and create synergies among artistes.
A Chipaz Sungura Night is scheduled for Gwanzura Stadium on Friday featuring some of the top performers in the genre.
On the bill are some of the talented musicians in the mould of Alick Macheso, Leonard Zhakata, Peter Moyo, Jah Prayzah, Romeo Gasa, First Farai, Somandla Ndebele, Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zakaria and Kapfupi.
The Chimbetus – Suluman and Tryson will make sure that dendera music fans are well catered for as the two will perform different sets and playlists.
Another newbie at the “Sungura Night” is none other than the controversial singer Jacob Moyana of the “Munotidako” fame.
Then comes the clash of the titans on Saturday ( April 12), where there is going to be a soccer match pitting sungura musicians against Zim Dancehall artistes.
But later at the venue, it will be non-stop music as Zim Dancehall are scheduled to perform at an after-party featuring top chanters among them Winky D, Sniper Storm, Freeman, Killer T, Soul Jah Love, Dhadza D, Ricky Fire and Seh Calaz to mention a few.
The curtain will come down on the festivities on Sunday with a family show featuring top gospel artistes at Gwanzura Stadium.
On the bill are the likes of, Pastor Charles Charamba and his wife Olivia, Mathias Mhere, Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave, Baba Mechanic Manyeruke, Sebastian Magacha, Trymore Bande, Blessing Shumba and Pianos Jaravaza.
Chipaz Promotions was launched in 2004 with a night club in Chitungwiza called Club Chipaz where it played host to some big names in show business.
After acquiring a promoter’s licence from the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe, the company then started hosting big shows in and outside Harare. Some of the shows that were successfully held include the “Zim Finest Gig”, “Dancehall Shutdown”, “The Big Four”, “Sungura Shutdown” and “Dancehall Fiesta”.
It was only last year, that the company was recognised for its role when Chimbodza was named the Promoter of the Year at the National Arts Merit Awards. A number of young musicians including Jah Prayzah, Kapfupi, Suluman Chimbetu, King Shaddy and Freeman have all been mentored by Chimbodza.
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