Online Reporter
Trust Khosa
Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub
ORGANISERS of the annual Kadoma Music Festival are optimistic about this year’s event, insisting it will remain a one-day affair despite fans’ requests for a multi-day format.
Scheduled for October 11 at the Odyssey Hotel in Kadoma, the festival has an exciting line-up featuring two prominent Jamaican artists —Busy Signal and Chris Martin.
Local superstar— Alick Macheso and Winky D — will also grace the stage.
Feli Nandi, Sylvester “Freeman” Chizanga, US-based star Julian King, and Chimurenga prince Kurai Makore are also part of the show.
Given the strength of this diverse roster, many fans believe that a two-day event would be more fitting.
“I understand what some of the people have been suggesting— that we make it a two-day event—but we have just settled on October 11.
“We won’t change that because it is straining to make it a two-day event. We will certainly keep it as a one-day event, and we want fans to come in numbers and enjoy themselves.
“It’s an annual event that has become popular with fans, and we want them to enjoy it to the fullest,” said festival pioneer Tich Maradze.
The Kadoma businessman, who has since passed the baton to his son Prince Mharadze, told Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub that it has always been their wish to make sure they bring fans to Kadoma.
“Our wish has always been to make fans happy and this festival has become a national event. If you have been following the trends, you will realise that it is attracting hordes of fans from across the country.
“The festival has also created moments that many people still cherish. We will continue doing our best to make sure fans enjoy themselves.”
Judging by the line-up, fans are in for a real treat, as Busy Signal and Chris Martin are tried-and-tested performers.
