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Tawanda Marwizi : Arts Correspondent
Whenever Oliver Mtukudzi and Alick Macheso share the stage, thrills and excitement are expected. Although the two have not recorded any song together, their live performances have attracted thousands of people and their stage work brings some exciting moments. Such is likely to be the situation on May 24 when the two musical giants meet at the Harare International Conference Centre for a gig dubbed “Africa Day Eve gig”.Mtukudzi will be introducing his coming album “Eheka Nhai Yahwe” that will be launched sometime in June while Macheso continues to perform songs from his new offering “Tsoka Dzerwendo”.
Organisers of the event said they have decided to have the big gig as they celebrate Africa Day with two celebrated musicians.
“Mtukudzi and Macheso are undoubtedly the top musicians in the country and to show that we love our continent we decided to have the gig,” said Tungamidzai Simango a representative of Tuku Music.
Simango said that will be the first time for the superstar to sample songs from his coming album.
“He has new album that is called ‘Eheka Nhai Yahwe’ that will be first sampled at the show next Tuesday before its launch in June,” he said.
The gig is expected to take people into the Africa Day holiday that will be celebrated on Wednesday.
Simango said they have chosen HICC as a convenient venue for people around the capital.
“That venue is central and accessible to most people in Harare and surrounding areas.
We decided to have the gig so that people come to celebrate Africa Day in style,” he said.
On the other hand Macheso camp has promised to give their best as they play songs from their new album “Tsoka Dzerwendo”.
The album has been endorsed by several music lovers and most of the songs are being played in public places.
Tich Makahamadze, the musician’s spokesperson, said they were happy to be sharing stage with the superstar at a time he is introducing new songs to the people.
“Music industry can only be interesting if we unite as artists. The most important thing is that we will be celebrating Africa Day,” he said.
Online Reporter