Online Reporter
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
MUSIC fans are turning up the pressure on organisers of Reggae Land, calling for local stars Winky D and Nutty O to be included in the festival’s 2027 line-up.
The calls have been growing on social media, with fans using comments and posts to ask the United Kingdom-based reggae festival to give the two Zimbabwean musicians a place on next year’s bill.
The campaign appears to have caught the attention of Reggae Land organisers, who have acknowledged the requests from Zimbabwean fans.
Reggae Land is the UK’s largest dedicated reggae, dancehall, and Caribbean culture festival.
Reggae Land selects its festival line-up based on a combination of genre representation, fan demand, and long-term industry partnerships.
The festival curates over 120 acts across seven stages by focusing on specific booking pillars.
Responding to the growing calls, the festival said:
“We hear you!”
In another response, the organisers added:
“We’re taking notes for 2027…”
They also said:
“We’ve been hearing this a lot.”
The response has given fans hope that the campaign could eventually lead to the two musicians being considered for the 2027 festival.
For Winky D and Nutty O, performing at Reggae Land would present an opportunity to take their music to a wider international audience and strengthen the growing visibility of local music on the global reggae and dancehall scene.
Winky D has spent years building his reputation as one of local’s leading dancehall musicians, while Nutty O has developed a strong regional profile through his own sound.
With the duo basking in the glory of their new projects, this can be an opportunity for both of them to market their music on the international.
For fans the argument is not simply about having two local artists on an international festival line-up.
It is also about giving artists, who have built substantial bodies of work, an opportunity to compete for space on major global stages.
The festival has previously attracted major names from the reggae and dancehall world, making a potential appearance by Winky D and Nutty O an important opportunity for Zimbabwean music.
