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Bongani Ndlovu, Showbiz Correspondent
CONTEMPORARY musician Hwabaraty, Vocal Ex, Gaz’elimnyama and Thandy Dlana are among those who will be performing at the annual Africa Day celebrations in Bulawayo’s Njube suburb.
The celebrations taking place at Salukazi Arts Centre on May 25 will see 25 artistes and art groups entertain those who will gather for the annual event which is now in its third year.
The list of artistes, which is diverse with a mixture of gospel, Imbube, dance and hip hop, also features gospel singer Paula Paloma, Ngoma, Imbube exponents Indosakusa, dance crew Umkhathi Theatre Works, Kaisa, Ezimnyama, X Gang, Martin, MTK Ntwana, Bambelela, Thandanani Women’s Ensemble, hip hop crooner Msiz’Kay, Jabu, Iyasa, Khaya Arts, Shikisha Mapansula, Lundi Map, Chenhaka, Sungura Masters, Bolomba and Glimpse.
Event organiser, Bruce Ncube, said the event was also his way of giving the city’s artistes a platform to perform adding that a lot has been planned for the free event that starts at midday.
“We’re definitely taking this event a level up. I think people/sponsors are starting to believe in our dream judging from the support that we’re receiving. We have a great line up which is going to keep people entertained,” said Ncube.
As has been the case with the previous editions, there will be traditional food stalls at the venue for people to sample African cuisine. Dishes on the menu will include amacimbi, amazambane and inkobe.
Ncube, who is based in the United Kingdom, is nominated for the Zim Achievers Awards UK in the Cultural Ambassador of the year category, a recognition he said he is grateful for. In the UK, he teaches and performs Zimbabwean music.
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