FREE NASTY C SHOW

Yemurai Dyakonda

Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub

SOUTH African rapper Nasty C will hold a free concert at the Longchen Plaza in Harare on Saturday.

The free concert is being hosted by Off Centre Department (OCD) Entertainment.

It has been dubbed “Road to Ivyson Tour,” and is part of Nasty C’s broader African tour.

The Mzansi rapper is expected to share the stage with some of the local hip-hop stars, including Holy Ten, KikkyBad***, Bagga, Probeatz, King 98, and Kayflow, among others.

In an interview, OCD Entertainment manager, Kundayi Arumando, said all was set for the ‘free entry concert’ and the stage is ready with all participants confirming. Arumando said their vision was to disrupt the entertainment space by focusing on the fan experience.

“We wanted to do something unforgettable, not just for the culture, but for the people who carry that culture daily, our youth,” said Arumando.

“Making it free was important.

“We’re not here to repeat what’s been done and we’re here to change how entertainment is experienced in Zimbabwe.”

Nasty C, who remains one of Africa’s most influential rap voices, is expected to deliver a high-energy performance packed with hits like ‘Zulu Man With Some Power’, ‘Juice Back’, ‘SMA’, and ‘Black and White.’

“We’re not just putting on a show but we are building a movement that blends international quality with homegrown talent,” said Arumando.

Tafadzwa Oleku, the show spokesperson, said buses have been arranged to pick fans to and from Old Hararians on the day.

“The pick-up points are as follows: Hatcliffe, Sam Levy Village, Waterfalls, Mbare and the University of Zimbabwe, that is where our free buses will ferry fans to and from the venue.

“We’re doing this event because we believe hip hop has the power to unite, inspire and elevate.

“At (OCD), we’re driven to do what hasn’t been done before – to break the rules, flip the script and bring something truly different to the culture.

“We want to make hip hop accessible to everyone, rich or poor. No gatekeeping. No VIP barriers. Just pure music, real artists, and a crowd that lives and breathes the culture. This is more than a show − it’s a movement.”