The Sunday News
Peter Matika, Senior Life Reporter
AWARD winning contemporary musician Jah Prayzah, real name Mukudzei Mukombe is thrilled to be launching his seventh album in Bulawayo, as he gears up for an about eight-hour long road show from Harare to Bulawayo to promote his latest offering.
He is expected to perform in Bulawayo on 13 August at a show that will be held at the Large City Hall.
The show pits other powerful names such as Zim Dancehall king Winky D, Judgement Yard, Zim rap man of the moment Cal_Vin and other local DJs.
Jah Prayzah’s manager, Keen Mushapaidze told Sunday Life in an interview that all logistics were in place and that the Jerusarema, Eriza and Tsviriyo hit maker would officially launch his seventh album Mdhara Vachauya in Bulawayo.
“We are planning on creating hype about the show and his album launch. We will be embarking on a road show from Harare to Bulawayo, where we will make periodic stops in cities and towns along the way. We just hope we will arrive in Bulawayo on time to have a city road show.
“He will launch his album in Harare the day before then Bulawayo the following day. This will be the first time he launches an album in Bulawayo and it is his way of giving back to his fans from this region, as he has been getting tremendous support from this end. This will be a huge concert and it will be bigger and better than the last,” he said.
Mushapaidze said the road show would create hype for the show and also about his latest album.
“We hope to be in Bulawayo on time so that we can have a road show in the city. He wants to meet his fans from Bulawayo and surrounding areas. We have a list of good sponsors supporting him (Jah Prayzah) and this should serve as an example to the corporate sector that they should support the entertainment industry and our local artistes. Companies should rally behind our artistes,” he said.
Jah Prayzah and Winky D performed in Bulawayo to a sold out venue in April.
A local representative from 2 Kings Entertainment working in collaboration with Jah Prayzah’s team said people were already hyped about the show.
“People are already judging proclaiming this gig as the best, considering that it has Winky D, Jah Prayzah, Judgement Yard and Zim’s hip hop best Cal_vin, it’s the first show of its kind and people can’t wait for the day. The first 500 fans to purchase the ticket combo, which consists of the album and t-shirt, will stand a chance to win prizes,” said the representative warmly known as Terminator.
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