Online Reporter
Online Reporter
POPULAR South African social media content creator Zinhle Gradwell has landed in Harare ahead of the Mutupo Festival 2026 scheduled for Saturday at Sherwood Golf Club in Mabelreign.
Gradwell, affectionately known as “Muroora weku Zim”, touched down at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport today, where she was received by festival organisers and fans.
Speaking on arrival, she said she was excited to be back in Zimbabwe.
“I am really excited to be in Zimbabwe, and as long as I am still black, I will continue to support African countries and obviously expecting lots of love from Zimbabwean people,” she said.
Gradwell is known for her deep love and promotion of Zimbabwean culture, music and languages, building a massive following on TikTok and Facebook with cross-cultural content that bridges South African and Zimbabwean communities.
She is among high-profile guests expected at the second edition of the festival.
The festival is presented by Nyaradzo Group and Sahwira Events and Lifestyle and hosted by Dereck “Yemukono” Mpofu.
It will run from 10am till late.
Organisers said this year’s edition goes beyond entertainment to position indigenous knowledge as a tool for cultural preservation and climate action.
At the centre is the Mutupo Tree 2026 campaign, featuring the Mukamba Tree — Zimbabwe’s Tree of the Year as designated by the Forestry Commission — which will be permanently planted at Sherwood Golf Club.
The programme will also feature Dare/Padare dialogues bringing together chiefs, elders, cultural custodians, youth, artists and members of the diplomatic community.
The music lineup includes Obert Chari, Gift Amuli, Baba Harare, Mbeu, Holy Ten, Nisha Ts, Juntal, Kurai Makore, Pah Chihera, Van Choga, Tryson Chimbetu and Josh Meck, among others.
Dress code is traditional wear.
General tickets are pegged at US$10, VIP US$20, with a totem group ticket at US$80 for 10 people.
Children under 12 enter for free.
