PREPARATIONS for the upcoming Tuku Memorial concert, the
second instalment following the poorly attended tributary gig organised by the
National Arts Council of Zimbabwe in July, are underway.
Show promoter, Patson “Chipaz” Chimbodza, confirmed at the
weekend that the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority had given them a thumbs up for the
tribute concert slated for September 27 at the Glamis Arena.
South Africa’s Mi Casa, Zambia’s Amayenge, James Sakala and
locals Enzo Ishall, Soul Jah Love, Jah Prayzah, Winky D, Diana Samkange, Alick
Macheso, Blot, Black Spirits and Tocky Vibes complete the star-studded line up
of performing artistes.
The stellar line up of artists bears testimony to how much
of an icon Dr Oliver Mtukudzi was.
While there have been several commemorative gigs for Tuku
in and outside Zimbabwe, it appears the upcoming gig will be the mother of all
memorials.
Mtukudzi or simply Tuku to his legion of fans, worked with
almost everyone on the bill, and for those that he did not work with directly,
he at least inspired them.
Interestingly, Soul Jah Love, who has not featured in any
of the Tuku memorial concerts, will share the stage with some of the talented
young artistes. Soul Jah Love known in Zimdancehall circles as Chibaba will be
coming fresh from his new album launch Zviri Pandiri Zvihombe and one can
imagine fireworks at the gig.
Added to this, Enzo Ishall is still at his peak with such
hits as Bhiza and Magate still tearing the dance floors across the country.
On the other hand, Jah Prayzah’s latest single Sadza
Nemuriwo will be more than welcome on stage.
Mtukudzi died on January 23 this year after succumbing to
diabetes at the age of 66. Herald
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