By Perpetua Murungweni
Top musicians Jah Prayzah, Tocky Vibes and Killer T will headline this year’s edition of the Chibuku Neshamwari national finals to be held at Mucheke Stadium in Masvingo on July 27.
Delta Beverages confirmed the arrangement in a press statement issued on July 8 and said preparations were underway for the national finals.
“Preparations are well underway for the Chibuku Neshamwari National finals to be held on Saturday the July 27, 2024, at Mucheke Stadium in Masvingo. The Finale promises an exhilarating showdown as ten groups vie for the top prize,” reads the statement.
The statement further says top musicians including Jah Prayzah will be among the performers and entrance will be free.
“In addition, attendees can look forward to captivating performances by Jah Prayzah, Killer T and Tocky Vibes, entry is free, and the performances will kick off at 10am,” reads the statement.
Chibuku Neshamwari has so far hosted nine provincial competitions with only one province left to take place this Saturday.
“To date, we have successfully hosted nine provincial competitions, with the remaining provincial taking place on 13 July 2024, in Bulawayo, at Phekiwe Bar. These events have garnered significant attendance, sparking enthusiasm among our consumers and creating valuable sales opportunities for the hosting outlets. Additionally, they have showcased a variety of talented competing artists,” reads the statement.
The national Finals will see the top three national finalists walking away with US$15 000 for the first prize winners, US$10 000 for second position and the third prize winner will walk away with US$7 000.
The groups that have made it to the finals are Nyaungwe Dance Group from Mashonaland East. Matebeleland South will be represented by Bolamba dance group. Matebeleland North will be represented by Pezhuba Pachena dance group.
Dzimbahwe Nengoma will represent Mashonaland Central. Harare will be represented by Culture Warriors. The host will be represented by Masvingo Teachers College’s Gango Dance Group.
Mkango Dance Droup will represent the Midlands Province, with Manicaland being represented by Dapuraunanzva Arts Ensemble with Mbakumba dance and Mash West will be represented by Budiriro Arts with Mhande
The Chibuku Neshamwari traditional dance Festival 2024 edition commenced on May 27 2024 with provincial competitions. This year’s competition is running under the theme “Tamba Tione, Gida Sibone!”
