Zimbabwe's independence day duped, "JiveZim34"

Zimbabwe gained its independence on the 18^th of April 1980 therefore we as Zimbabweans, are celebrating 34 years of independence tomorrow. A massive independence concert has been lined up for the Borrowdale Race course tonight, portrayed as “ Jive Zim 34.” The concert will be running under the theme called Jive for self Determination. 

One of the organizer of the show said all was set for the concert meaning to celebrate the country’s independence. The celebrations have already started, people are so happy even the companies and some organizations such as Bulawayo City Council has out up a banner which says ‘Bulawayo celebrates Independence.’ 

Preparations of the gala have already started with people setting up the stage and the band crews rehearsing at the same time. Just like any other previous galas that have been taking place, there are going to be different artists with different performances. One of the performances that people love watching is Sandra Ndebele’s performance. She usually dresses up in a traditional kind of way and also does the tradition al dances especially those that were practiced a lot by the Ndebele people long ago.

The previous galas that have took place have featured artists from Botswana such as Vee who became popular by his song  ‘taku taku’ who was banned to perform in Zimbabwe because of his live performance that incited sexual activities on a few Zimbabwean girls that had came to the gala.  

 

All artists have confirmed that they will participate in the independence gala. The artists that will perform at the gala include Sandra Ndebele, Sulumani Chimbetu, Sniper Storm, Alick Macheso, Soul Jah Love, Sebastian, Iyasa , Babongile Skhonjwa , Mathias Mhere, Leonard Zhakata and many more.

This year’s independence has a line-up of different genres like the stand-up comedy. These include Vikela. Chimbetu,  Zhakata  and Macheso.

The Charamba’s, Nathias Mhere and Magacha will be representing the gospel sector whilst Masike, Weutonga and Tariro will be representing Afro Jazz music.

The gala is scheduled at Borrowdale Race Course from 6pm up to midnight. Admission is free and it will be broadcasting live at ZBC tv and radio from 9pm.