Online Reporter
Mthabisi Tshuma, [email protected]
SOUTH African identical twins, singers Q Twins and maskandi sensation Umafikizolo have touched down in Bulawayo ahead of their maiden live appearance in the mining town of Gwanda on Saturday.
Q Twins are known for their hit tracks Hamba and Nhliziyo Yami and will share the stage by fellow countrymen, maskandi act Umafikizolo who arrives known for his hit track “Uyoncengwa ngunyoko”.
Locals Zagoe Radge and Mike Vintage will also showcase their act while Rich Flavour and MC Freddy K keep people hyped up in between perfomances.
The decks will be operated by DJ Mbombstar, DJ Flexxy, DJ Keitho, DJ Virus and DJ Oskiz.
The event is powered by the Asambe Gwanda Movement which has in the space of just a year, quietly but decisively reshaped the entertainment landscape of Gwanda, turning the once low-key mining town into an emerging hub for live music and nightlife.
For years, international acts have largely restricted their tours to the familiar circuits of Harare and Bulawayo. That pattern, however, is beginning to shift. Gwanda is steadily carving out its place on the map, regularly hosting South African artistes alongside some of Zimbabwe’s most recognised performers, drawing lively crowds from surrounding towns and districts. The ripple effect has been evident — a renewed energy in the town’s nightlife and a growing reputation as a destination for entertainment.
At the heart of this transformation is the Asambe Gwanda initiative, a deliberate and sustained effort by local promoters to energise audiences and bring big-stage experiences closer to home. The movement, led by Phoenix Tshisanyama, has, over the past year, hosted a string of South African acts, including DJ Tira, Eemoh, Nkosazana Daughter, Scotts Maphuma and Leehleza.
Each event has added another layer to the movement’s momentum, slowly building trust, excitement and expectation within the community.
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