Local acts at the much publicised show dubbed “Change A
Life Concert” which was headlined by South African rapper Nasty C (real name
David Junior Ngcobo) did not disappoint as they put up an electrifying and
energetic performance.
The show, which was held at Wingate Golf Club, Pomona,
Harare, over the weekend, in a bid to raise money for less privileged children
under the Alfred Dondo Foundation saw local acts who include Takura Shonhayi,
Union 5, ExQ, Game Recognise Game, Probeatz, Jah Prayzah and Nutty O belting
out their tunes warming the stage for 21-year-old Nasty C.
Indeed it was a show to remember for the hip-hop fans as it
not only witnessed music but funky and punky wear -fashion statements topped
the most especially with teenagers.
The event saw Star FM radio personality KVG (Kudzai Violet
Gwara) and bubbly ZiFM The Fix host Lady K as hostesses of the highly
patronised how.
First up was 20-year-old upcoming rapper from Harare
Polytechnic Tafara Dondo, affectionately known as Union 5, who wowed the crowd
with singles from his upcoming album.
Dondo, who is not only a musician but a beat-boxer, said
was happy to perform for the first time at such a platform.
“I am shocked with the response from this crowd. This was
my first performance as I have only done shows in China. I am not related to
the event organisers, it’s just the surnames which are similar,” he said.
Dondo left the crowd in awe as he belted out his songs
which include “Hona Magetsi”, “I Mean It” and “Plan”.
He left the stage for Takura who had the girls screaming
and shouting his name.
The rapper, who some has crowned the “New King of Zim
Hip-Hop” performed some of his songs, among them, “Mhofu”, “Zvakanaka
Tozvidawo”, “Takabva Kujecha” and “Mungandidii”. He dedicated his performance
to his friend who was involved an accident few days earlier.
Not to be outdone was another crowd favourite, ExQ, who
dished out songs from his new and old albums.
He was joined on stage by Dangerzone boss “Freeman” as they
performed their duet “Nzenza” which drove the fans into a frenzy.
ExQ later then performed another hit “Let’s Talk About it”
together with Nutty O.
However, it seemed it was the wrong crowd for Jah Prayzah
as he did not do his best or it seems his career is hitting an iceberg. Barely
two weeks ago, there was an article in the press, warning him to go back to his
roots rather trying to do all genres. Jah Prayzah left some fans bemused as he
tried to do “The Motto” by US award-winning rapper Drake.
He could have stuck to his traditional music or simply
declined the offer to perform as it was strictly a hip-hop show.
He then performed some of his popular songs which had the
crowd singing along.
Visiting South African rapper Nasty C did not disappoint as
he performed some of his popular tunes which had the girls screaming. Earlier
at a press conference, Nasty C said he was happy to be in Zimbabwe and if
impressed with one local hip-hop act would be happy to do a collaboration.
Herald
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