Tariro NeGitare appointed Jacaranda festival manager

RENOWNED musician Tariro NeGitare has assumed a new role with the Stanbic Jacaranda Music Festival (SJMF).

From being just a team member, she is now going to serve as the festival manager.

The festival’s organiser Walter Wanyanya, who is the Ngoma Nehosho founder, said working closely with Tariro NeGitare has been a marvel and her elevation to her new post was a no-brainer.

“I have been working closely with Tariro for many years now. She has been part of the Jacaranda Music Festival team as the head artistes liaison officer, but as the festival is growing, the need to have her move office to be the festival manager arose.

“She’s a very capable leader and has many years’ experience working with artistes through her initiative, Magitare Trust and events that she has been running for many years,” Wanyanya said.

“Her role will mean that she will take the load off me in many of the critical aspects of the festival and the injection of fresh new blood will see us improving in many areas that Tari is good at. I’ve worked with her on many productions already and she’s more than capable of leading the team. I’m happy to have her on board and I’m excited for what we have coming now and in the future,” he added.

An elated Tariro paid homage to Wanyanya for the levitating her.

“I’m excited to announce my new appointment as the festival manager for Jacaranda Music Festival. Thank you, Walter Wanyanya and team, for trusting me with this big vision,” she said.

Tariro NeGitare’s appointment comes after SJMF announced the second batch of performers who will mesmerise patrons at Old Hararians Sports Club in the capital city from October 6 to 8. These include South Africa’s Daliwonga, Ndlovu Youth Choir, Murumba Pitch as well as local talent, ExQ, Jason Le Roux, Gwevedzi, Gary Tight, and Those Guys Vacho.

They join previously unveiled artistes, Alexio Kawara and The Shades of Black, Sylent Nqo, Norman Masamba, Chiweddar, Intotal Band and South Africa’s Judith Sephuma and Ami Faku.

The third phase of revealing acts will be next Monday.

The Stanbic Jacaranda Music Festival which has undeniably become the biggest music festival in Harare held its first edition in 2018. Since then, it has been bringing regional and local artistes together. —@MbuleloMpofu