Branton Matondo
Well-travelled and internationally acclaimed musical ensemble ,Mokoomba will be in Mutare for a once in a lifetime musical show to be held on March 31, 2023.
Courtauld Theater Facilitator and Creative Artist Tawanda Tsopotsa told this publication that the much anticipated musical concert is already gathering momentum and tickets will be sold at the day.
“We can confirm that Mokoomba will be here at Courtauld theatre come month end. Tickets will be going for US$5 up until 7:30 pm but for those who come late they will be going for US$10. The concert is expected to start at 7:30 and end late in the evening. There will also be an after party at the Lounge. This is once in a lifetime experience because we all know that they (Mokoomba) are a well-travelled group. It’s an opportunity for people from Mutare and Manicaland as a whole to attend this show.
“Mokoomba is always on tour and it has not been easy getting a date on their busy diary to come to Mutare. In terms of previous show the attendance has been great and we expect the same.
Mookomba Lead Guitarist Trustworth Samende told this publication that the show is meant to spread Mookomba music to a wider fan base.
“Mokoomba is coming to perform in Mutare, supported by local Mutare acts Ntswai Ntswai Arts, Rutendo Jackie, and Baba Matezo. The concert will be held on Friday, March 31 at Courtauld Theatre. The aim for Mokoomba is to introduce their music to a wider audience as they seek to increase their fan base beyond Victoria Falls, Harare, and Bulawayo as well as internationally where they have been touring and performing many times over the decade,” said Samende.
Mookomba is a household name in music circles. The ensemble has so far performed in 50 countries across the globe for over 13 years.
They have released two internationally acclaimed albums that have gone to open opportunity doors wider.
“Mokoomba recently released a single titled Nzara Hapana which talks about the importance of families planning for the future and writing ‘wills’ to protect their families when members pass on, to avoid inherited disputes that usually result in suffering of women and children. This single is part of Mokoomba’s new album that will be released early July, “added Samende on their latest work.
Mokoomba is a six member band that originated from Chinotimba Township in Victoria Falls. They began their musical voyage at an early age but transformed into a professional band in 2008.
Mookomba’s sound is an Afro Fusion, which blends traditional rhythms with contemporary influences sung in Shona, Ndebele, Tonga, Nyanja and Luvale.
Courtauld Theater has hosted successful shows in the past chief among those being an oversubscribed show pitting Comic Pastor and Nigel the comedian last year.
