adminProblem Masau and Prosper Dembedza Arts Correspondents
A star-STUDDED line-up comprising Zimbabwe’s leading musicians will take part at this year’s edition of the Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner-General’s Funfair to be held at the Morris Depot Grounds in Harare tomorrow.
Topping the bill at the family fun fiesta will be sungura musician Alick Macheso, who returns to the event having performed at previous editions where he impressed with his acts. A coterie of musicians, among them Peter Moyo, Suluman Chimbetu, Jah Prayzah, Roki, Sniper, Nicholas Zakaria, Jusa Mpostori and Baba naAmai Charamba will also give fans something to cheer about on the day.
Other activities lined up for the fair include bike rides, jumping castles and the ever-blazing police band, which features the likes of Sergeant Ngudza-Ngudza-Ngulube, Quantum, KaButterfly and Assistant Inspector “Mukedha” Gwidi.
Police spokesperson Superintendent Andrew Phiri said this year’s event would be bigger and better than previous editions.
“This event is a social one. Moreover, it is being held in the police precincts and we do not expect unruly behaviour but enjoyment plus fun as usual and we hope it is going to be the same this year,” he said.
The funfair is an annual event which is now in its 16th year and is the brainchild of the Commissioner-General of the Zimbabwe Republic Police. Its main objective is to raise funds for the less privileged children.
Almost 100 children are currently benefiting under this programme and some have already completed their degree programmes from various universities since the funfair’s inception.
These children are drawn from the country’s 10 provinces with each province having 10 children benefiting through the ZRP provincial community relations liaison officers.
The biggest drawcard of the show will no doubt be Macheso.
“Extrabasso”, as he is fondly called by his legion of fans, knows how to make people eat from his hands with his catalogue of hits like “Shedia”, “Wemakonzo”, “Madhuve”, “Chimoko Changu” and “Tafadzwa” among others being some of the crowd favourites.
People also love his guitar-strumming skills as well as his thrilling dances and this is exactly what will be in store for those who will make their way to Morris Depot Grounds tomorrow. The artiste will also use the platform to unveil some of his new songs from his forthcoming album.
Another firebrand to grace the occasion will be the Madzibaba Nicholas “Senior Lecturer” Zakaria, who together with Cheso Power will represent the sungura music realm and like Macheso, he is also an ace with a number of hit songs to his name.
His songs like “Mazano” and “Mabvi Nemagokora” are all-time favourites and when his dancers, commonly referred to as the Stork Birds, take to the stage to showcase their nimble footwork, people will without doubt love it. Roki will also perform and give youths something to enjoy at the family show.
Online Reporter