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The tourism night was held to celebrate, through song and dance, the growth and development of the tourism sector and the co-hosting of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) general assembly by Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Winky D now lovingly referred to as the “Ninja president” by his legion of fans had a live band.
From the outset, Winky D’s high-energy whipped fans into a frenzy as he belted out tune after tune.
Throughout his act, Winky D had the over 8 000 crowd on its feet and received rapturous cheers whenever he finished a track.
Winky D alias “Bigman” hit the stage in grand style wearing his trademark woollen hat, a pair of denim jeans and sneakers.
“Now hear dat,” he said as he emerged from backstage amid loud cheers.
He opened his set with the track Champion but it was not long before he called for an encore.
Later, the momentum picked up and he ignited the packed stadium with a beautiful display of his lyrical venom choosing some of his best hits including Takaipa Takaipa, Green Like Mi Garden, Mumba Mababa and Controversy.
He let the crowd sing along to his chart toppers Vanotura and Musarova Bigman.
The Kambuzuma-born singer came prepared for the showdown and he did not disappoint for a minute and when he finished his set the crowd was left asking for more.
And much to the excitement of the crowd, Winky D was called back to the stage by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality Industry, Engineer Walter Mzembi, who asked the crowd if they still wanted him to perform.
And obviously, the crowd went, “Winky, Winky, Winky.”
Engineer Mzembi then told the crowd that the Ninja president would be back in the resort town during the Easter holidays.
His act made fans forget about Air Force of Zimbabwe dance troupe, Energy Mutodi, Sandra Ndebele, Mbare Chimurenga Choir and Victoria Falls based artiste, Blessing “Buju” Nyagwaya who had performed earlier.
However, Ndebele had great moments on stage. So did Mbare Chimurenga Choir.
Then came Jah Prayzah, the artiste who has done well in making headlines in Zimbabwe lately mainly because of the great talent he has portrayed with his live band.
With his trademark “red combat”, red shirt, red trousers, black military boots and a black beret, he played hits such as Gochi Gochi, Sungano, Sorry Mamma, just to name a few.
After Jah Prayzah came Fungisai Zvakavapano-Mashavave.
She also did not disappoint but the crowd queried why gospel artistes were made to perform well into the programme instead of at the beginning.
After Mashavave came Suluman Chimbetu, the Sean Timba hitmaker did not disappoint either.
Sulu went on stage around 3:30am delivering a flawless act that left revellers asking for more.
He performed his hit songs such as Sean Timba and Njiva, off his latest album, Syllabus.
The album has catapulted him to new heights with some of his fans saying that the young man is coming of age and is slowly evolving to match his late father, Simon.
With Allan Chimbetu alongside him, the two great musicians showed off their well-choreographed dances and vocal abilities much to the delight of the fans.
Later on Jah Prayzer came back on stage for a duet with Suluman on the song.
Then it was time for the evergreen Alick Macheso who gave a sterling performance.
Macheso came on the stage around 5am much to the delight of the crowd that had stayed all night to see his performance.
It was, however, Macheso’s modified frontline that won the hearts of many as they rocked fans with a continuously energetic act.
New kid on the block Forward Antonio thrilled fans as he gelled well with other dancers.
There was also a boy aged about six who went to the stage and even left Macheso dumfounded as the boy matched him on some of his dance routines.
To show appreciation to a future dancer, Macheso gave the boy $50.
The Madhawu hitmaker, affectionately known as “Extrabasso” by his fans, also delighted his fans with his latest dance called Kochekera.
He also played songs such as Macharangwanda and Madhawu.
Online Reporter