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Stanely Mushava Arts Correspondent
THE much-anticipated family show pitting Oliver Mtukudzi and the Charambas was yesterday cancelled at the last minute because of bad weather. At least 200 fans who had turned up at the Harare Gardens were disappointed with the show promoters whom they said should have pitched up a huge tent in case it rained.
Promoter Biggie Chinoperekwei said they postponed the show to a later date.
“The situation was beyond our control. Everything was in place and we were ready to stage but the weather proved unfriendly in the morning.
“We consulted the Meteorological Office who told us that the rain would persist throughout the day, especially between 4pm and 5pm so we decided to cancel the show in the interest of fans.
“The show was supposed to be held in an open venue.
“There are fans who will claim that they will watch their favourite artistes under the worst conditions, but they are only a minority.
“In any case, we extend our apologies to those who set aside their commitments and came for the show,” Chinoperekwai said.
A disappointed Jairos Tamangai said he had travelled all the way from Johannesburg, South Africa, on Friday just to watch the Charambas having attended their gig in South Africa in June.
“I could not resist the combination of Oliver Mtukudzi and Charles Charamba, so I came for the show.
“There is a tent and I don’t understand why the show could not continue except if there was another reason the promoters are not telling us.
“I have no choice but to go back now but I am hesitant to come back lest I turn up for another disappointment,” Tamangai said.
“We are disappointed considering commitments we had sacrificed. However, we will still come back because we love them.
“We hope the promoters will not give us a raw deal next time,” said Veronica Mutenga.
“The promoters should have at least communicated in time. People travelled from as far as Rusape, Chinhoyi and Bindura for this show,” said Talent Mushe.
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