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Glamis Arena on Saturday.
The group shrugged off stiff competition from nine other groups and walked away with US$5 000 prize money plus a recording contract courtesy of Gramma Records.
Afro Vision from Midlands Province were picked as the first runners up and pocketed US$4 000 while third-placed Ancient Tribes, an Afro jazz group from Bulawayo took home US$3 000.
But the day belonged to Munandi Express that managed to wow the huge crowds with their energetic dances and melodious vocals.
The crowd was treated to some freebies and giveaways of opaque beer courtesy of Delta Beverages, through their Chibuku brand.
The PA system courtesy of Hardsounds was up to scratch while the stage and the lights by L&L Productions added colour that was already a glittering event.
The 11th anniversary talent competition was spiced up by the performance of music giants, Tongai Moyo, Alick Macheso, Allan Chimbetu and Oliver Mtukudzi during the after party.
Bob Nyabinde or the Headmaster in jazz circles, was a surprise guest at the show and he staged his chart topper “Chabuda Hapana” that whipped fans into a frenzy. Last year’s winners Club
Shanga were also guest performers at the show and they put up a polished act. Chibuku Road to Fame is a talent search show which seeks to give platform to upcoming musical groups to showcase their vocal artistry.
The show was started in 2001 by the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe in conjunction with Delta through their Chibuku brand.
The show has managed to foster its goals of identifying, nurturing and promoting local talent in Zimbabwe. The competition has seen the rise to stardom of such groups like Club Shanga and the Romeo
Gasa led Extra Valembe who have gone on to release their own albums after winning the competition.
Online Reporter