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Valerie Mpundu and Rumbidzai Mushonga
The entertainment scene this weekend will be packed with several activities that are expected to take place across the country and beyond our borders.
While Harare has often been the citadel of entertainment, there has been a shift in activities, as more local artistes now ply their trade before international audiences.
‘Game changer’
It will be a chant festival tomorrow when some of the country’s top chanters descend on the Mbare Netball Complex to serenade Zimdancehall lovers.
Kicking off at 4pm, the event dubbed the “Game Changer” will feature Seh Calaz, Dadza D, Hwindi President, Blot, Kinnah, Silent Killer, Buyaka, Khonangale, Jahnoz, Mbida D, Libho and many more.
On decks will be the Chillspot family, Godfather Templeman, Etherton Beenie, and DJ Fydale on rotation. Fans are expected to party the night away.
‘Chillspot family fun day’
Mashwede Village will tomorrow host Levels, Rhibhe and Fantan during the Chillspot family fun day, which is expected to bring father, mothers and their children together. Gone are the days when weekend fun was only meant for men. Chillspot has since introduced a time for mothers and their children to join in the fun.
‘Back to the old school’
It would be Legends Night on Sunday when Jose Sax Simple Impact hosts the Zimbabwean Music Legends at 7Arts in Avondale, Harare.
It will be an unforgettable evening of music, evoking memories and remembering the good old days in song and dance.
Cover songs from the late Dr Oliver Mtukudzi, System Tazvida, Marshall Munhumumwe, Leonard Dembo and many others will take music lovers down memory lane.
Come Sunday, music fans should put on their dancing shoes and prepare to be swept off their feet by old school rhythms.
‘Doek and Slay’
Alex Sports Club is the place to be on Sunday for ladies when Jah Prayzah and Feli Nandi hold a joint show.
Apart from music and dance, ladies will also have an opportunity to catch up on the latest news in town in between drinks and food.
Strictly for the elegant and sophisticated ladies, it will be a day to relax, hang out over drinks, and network. DJs who will be on rotation will complement the slay code of floral prints, doeks and shades.
‘Family show with Sungura King’
On Sunday, sungura king Alick Macheso will serenade family and friends when he gets on stage at the Steak House in Waterfalls.
The show kicks off at 2pm.
In the last few weeks, Macheso has been conducting back-to-back shows, thrilling and exciting families.
This weekend he is set to strum his bass guitar to his horde of fans in a show not to be missed.
‘Lorraine Guyo dates Kwekwe’
Socialite Lorraine Guyo will be part of an extraordinary “Ladies High Tea” event tomorrow at Hazeldene in Kwekwe.
The event promises to elevate spirits and tantalise taste buds, and Lorraine is expected to mix and mingle with the guests during the event.
Attendees are encouraged to dress in delightful pastel attire and look forward to sipping a range of teas, including Earl Grey and chamomile, while enjoying fluffy soft scones in the company of friends.
‘Cloris Machuwaire Album launch’
Cloris Machuwaire will tomorrow launch her album titled “Handina Kudhakwa” at Coldfields in Chipinge.
It will be a musical extravaganza that promises to be the highlight of Manicaland this weekend. Several artistes, among them Dorcas Moyo, Mark Ngwazi, and Blessing Shumba are expected to serenade music lovers.
Don’t miss out as Cloris takes the stage with her soul-stirring tunes.
‘Zimfest Australian Tour’
This weekend Zimbabweans in Australia will have a lot to smile about when some of the country’s top musicians perform in the country’s cities.
Tonight Andy Muridzo, Mbeu, Mathias Mhere, Baba Harare, Silent Nqo, and Voltz JT will enthral Diasporans through music and dance.
Dubbed the Zimfest Australian Tour, the show will be held in Brisbane at The Zoo in Queensland.
‘Tusona fever hits the US’
Mokoomba jets into the United States to embark on a month-long tour to promote their album “Tusona: Tracings in the Sand.”
Their first live performance will be today at Williams College, Massachusettes in the Chapin Hall from 7.30pm.
The Victoria Falls-based outfit will give music lovers authentic sounds from Zimbabwe, representing their hometown and Africa at large.
‘Tour Continues in series mode’
Tomorrow music lovers in Australia will be served yet another portion of good music in Sydney, New South at Liberty Hall.
It will be one of the greatest weekends for Zimbabweans based abroad as their memories will be evoked with lyrical prowess from a star-studded collection.
Entertainment will be provided by Mathias Mhere, Mbeu, Andy Muridzo, the guitar sangoma Silent Nqo, Baba Harare, and Voltz JT.
It will be a beautiful Saturday to reconnect and sample some good steak and drinks with families and friends.
‘The Sheriff is in the UK’
It is going down in Northampton UK tomorrow when Poptain graces the stage at Lounge Bar from 10:30pm.
If you are in the UK, put on your dancing shoes and prepare to be blown off as the “Pfau-pfau” hit-maker breaks into song and dance.
Sampling tracks from his new EP, the musician, who is known for his unique choreography, is set to thrill the “yardboy boy nation” with his dance routines.
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