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Muchaneta Chimuka-Zimpapers Arts , Entertainment Hub
A FRESH wave of sound, spirit and fireworks for reggae lovers is set to hit Harare as the inaugural edition of the Reggae Roadblock concert series kicks off next Friday at Green Screen Cinema Jam Tree entrance.
This electrifying quarterly event celebrates the essence of roots reggae and is poised to become Zimbabwe’s definitive platform for reggae music and culture.
The show will feature a dynamic line-up of Zimbabwe’s top reggae artistes: Cello Culture, Buhle, Jr Bantan, Mannex Motsi, Mr Muffin, Sniper Storm, Dino Mudondo, Helgah, and Satisfaction, all backed by the legendary House of Stone Band and hosted by MC J Boss.
Inspired by Bob Marley’s historic 1980 independence performance in Zimbabwe, Reggae Roadblock aims to rekindle the unifying, revolutionary spirit of reggae music. As Zimdancehall dominates the mainstream, this concert series fills the gap for traditional reggae lovers, offering a consistent platform for artistes and fans.
Speaking on the sidelines of a Reggae Roadblock press conference held last Thursday in Harare, Rugare Mutasa, the Project Director for Let Them Trust, said the event is going to be thrilling.
“The event is going to be beyond the music since there is going to be a fusion of activities that ranges from fashion to music to food. Reggae Roadblock is a movement and a cultural celebration that brings people together across age, race, and class. Everyone can expect powerful performances, conscious lyrics, authentic food stalls, and merchandise from home-grown brands,” she said.
She said, sponsorship opportunities are available for partners seeking to align with a vibrant, high-impact event.
“Reggae music is mind-healing; hence, there are various benefits of being at that event. Some benefits include brand exposure, product placement, and access to a highly engaged target audience. We encourage communities and reggae lovers to be part of the event,” she said.
The long-term vision includes featuring international reggae artistes and broadcasting future shows to the diaspora market.
Buhle Sharon Ndhlovu, a multi-talented reggae musician and motivational speaker, has promised fireworks on the day.
“I love reggae, Reggae is my life and the most important thing that I like is that we are a united community that thrives in making everyone happy through music. We want our nation to remain a stress-free nation through the power of music,” she said. George Takura, a local fashion designer, said he has dressed several artistes in the country such that they look good in front of the camera and as part of marketing the image of the country.
Reggae Roadblock is a quarterly music concert series founded to revive and celebrate Zimbabwe’s rich reggae heritage.
The event offers a professionally curated platform for local reggae artistes to perform in a high-quality production setting while connecting with fans in a unified space with a strong emphasis on cultural expression and community, and it is committed to elevating reggae music and creating new opportunities for artistes, sponsors, and audiences alike.
