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Today is Valentine’s Day, a day dedicated to lovers although some are of the opinion that it is much of a commercialised event.
Most streets will be adorned with roses, stunning outfits and bouquets as lovebirds showcase their public displays of affection (PDA).
The famous saxophonist, Denilson Musekiwa, has announced that he is fully booked for Valentine’s Day.
“Valentine’s Day bookings were completed in December 2024. I will be surprising loved ones at various random locations, finishing up with long dinner performances at restaurants,” he said.
Themed dinners will also occur earlier in the day, allowing couples to rekindle their romance.
For those in rocky relationships, this is the perfect time to reconnect, while individuals still searching for love may find new opportunities.
In the entertainment scene, creatives will eagerly serenade couples with top-notch performances.
Countrywide, a series of events have been lined up to mark the occasion, which is set to usher lovebirds into a bright weekend.
In Harare, all attention will be on Alick Macheso, who has a date with Lady Storm at Steakhouse in Waterfalls, Harare.
Known for his energy-sapping performances, the sungura ace, who boasts of a rich catalogue of love songs, will be out to preach the eternal gospel of true love in Harare.
Lady Storm is also expected to complement him.
“We are going to have fun with Baba Sharon (Macheso), and fans should come well prepared for this event,” she said.
After this affair, Macheso combines forces with Somandla “Mafia” Ndebele for another Valentine’s Day bash at Blue Ridge Restaurant along Mutoko Road tomorrow.
It will be an overdose of love songs from the two sungura legends who have nothing to prove.
For visual artists in Harare, the National Gallery of Zimbabwe is the only place to be, as local visual artists, collectors and art lovers will gather under one roof for a must-attend exhibition today.
Dubbed “Ibwe Rakaraswa Nemuvaki,” Wycliffe Mundopa’s exhibition is the best way to spread true love among creatives.
A talented visual artist in his own right, Mundopa tackles love matters through his art collections.
He is also expected to auction some of his collections, and true art lovers have endorsed this exhibition as a must-attend.
Not to be left behind are the followers of Chimurenga music, who are looking forward to another date with Kurai Makore.
The Chimurenga music heir will be in action at Food Nest, housed at Long Cheng Plaza in Belvedere, Harare, this evening.
The show promises fireworks, as Kurai also has his own compositions and those of his uncle Thomas Mapfumo. It starts at 8 PM, with ladies set to receive free roses and wine.
It’s a must-attend gig for Chimurenga lovers.
Dendera fans will have something to smile about on Valentine’s Day as Suluman Chimbetu returns to The Yard (formerly Bar Rouge) for a date with couples tonight.
He has prepared a playlist of love songs from start to finish.
Sulu will also play his late father’s love songs at the bash.
In Chinhoyi, it will be a gospel affair today when Mathias Mhere headlines a Love Festival in Gadzema, Chinhoyi.
The bash, which has been set for Chicken Lounge in the Mashonaland West capital, is expected to attract hordes of fans from the farming town.
It starts around midday, with local acts set to perform at the event.
With love in the air, fans will have something to cheer them up as they celebrate Valentine’s Day in style.
In Bulawayo, consistent jazz crooner Jeys Marabini will serenade lovebirds with a potentially explosive double act alongside Prosper Tshuma at Zarah Lounge in the City of Kings.
Powered by Golden Pilsener lager, tonight’s show is a must-attend gig for couples with class.
Starting at 6 pm, the gig will culminate in a mini-jazz festival.
Zimbabweans residing in South Africa will witness a Zim dancehall party with the new breed of chanters making waves in the country.
United Kingdom-based dancehall exponent Jah Hanief will lead an array of local chanters for a Valentine’s Day gig scheduled for Club Africa in Benoni, located 26 km east of Johannesburg, Gauteng province.
Red-hot chanters Khonangale, Mr Candy, and Mbida D, who participated in the Harare Cup Clash, are part of the line-up.
For Zimbabweans residing in South Africa, this is the perfect opportunity to reconnect with local chanters.
Zimbabwean rhumba lovers in South Africa should look forward to Pitshou Lumiere, who is launching his single titled “Pete Pete,” featuring Miss Daisy tonight.
The launch, which coincides with Valentine’s Day celebrations, will be held at Kin Malebo Bar in Yeovil, an inner-city neighbourhood of Johannesburg in Gauteng, South Africa.
Pitshou, who is currently in South Africa on business, has promised to showcase all his artistic verve at this particular gig.
Known for his well-choreographed acts, Pitshou boasts of a rich catalogue of love songs that have made him the star he is today.
