Langalakhe Mabena
BOSSO fever is moving from the terraces to the dance floor!
Highlanders FC’s centenary celebrations are set to explode into a musical extravaganza on Saturday, with a star-studded line-up of musicians and DJs ready to turn the Highlanders Club House into a black-and-white party zone.
The Bosso@100 Music Bash promises a night of live music, dance and football nostalgia as generations of supporters come together to celebrate a club whose name, colours and chants have become part of Bulawayo’s identity.
And this time, instead of only roaring from the terraces, Bosso faithful will have a chance to sing and dance along to music inspired by their beloved team.
Leading the entertainment charge will be Ramsey Kay and the Big Ray Band, maskandi musician Zwelihle Jele, Tshibilika heavyweights Godolude and Mxolisi “Mr Bones”, as well as traditional music stars Evias Bhebhe and Gogo MaNkosi of the Dzibalemvula fame.
Noluntu J, Msiz’Kay and Fab G will bring the urban flavour, while DJs Mzoe, Nospa, Brendon Dat Guy, Mxicarly and Thets Harsg Touch are expected to keep revellers on their feet.
Event organiser Mduduzi Mdlongwa of 3D Events said preparations had been underway for four months, with the team determined to deliver a bash worthy of Bosso’s historic milestone.
“We started preparing for this epic bash four months ago. Despite facing challenges here and there, I am proud to say we are ready to go. I think we have done justice in marketing this event, as the feedback we received from the roadshow build-up was positive.
“What we now wait for is for Bosso loyalists to come to this event because it is their 100-year celebration, and they have to own the show. We are just a privileged generation to witness Bosso turning 100, and we have to make the most of it,” said Mdlongwa.
The party will also give supporters a chance to sample songs specially composed for the black-and-white giants by Fab G and Msiz’Kay.
Fab G has released iBosso Tshilamoya, featuring Mthunzi Da Poet. The track was recorded, mixed and mastered by Neshville at Rock Up Studioz, with Ma-E Aparajalo of Insimbi ZeZhwane providing the guitar rhythm.
For Fab G, the song is more than a football tribute — it is a celebration of a culture he grew up around.
“Bosso is not just a football team, it’s a culture, and it’s a religion in Bulawayo. I grew up seeing my uncles, my father, everyone in black and white at Barbourfields. Somehow, the Bosso culture was instilled in me.
“The chants, the drums, the passion driven by the phrase Siyinqaba and all that energy inspired me to craft this song. I wanted to give the fans an anthem they can sing in the stadium, in the kombi and at home,” he said.
Msiz’Kay is bringing a double dose of Bosso love with Gcwala nge Highlanders and iTeam Yami iHighlanders, both of which he is looking forward to performing at the bash.
The musician, who has previously recorded songs for Chicken Inn and Bulawayo Chiefs, said making music for Highlanders during its centenary year was an opportunity to become part of the club’s history.
“I have done songs for different teams, including Chicken Inn and Bulawayo Chiefs. Doing two songs for Bosso, especially as the team celebrates 100 years, I think was the right time, because this is part of history.
“I am a musician, but if I can be given a second chance for another path, I would definitely choose football. Doing these two songs for a team which is the pride of Bulawayo is a great feeling. I will definitely perform the two songs on my set,” said Msiz’Kay.
With Bosso anthems ready to blast, a heavyweight entertainment line-up in place and a century of history to celebrate, the Highlanders Club House is preparing for a night when the black-and-white faithful will trade football chants for dance-floor moves. For one night, Bosso pride will not just be heard — it will be danced to!
