Mudzinginyo Music Festival at Zwigodini Ha-Berea

Local music heavyweights in Limpopo have promised fireworks during the Mudzinginyo Music Festival.

The festival, regarded as one of the best things to happen before the start of the festive season, takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at Zwigodini Ha-Berea Madzonga.

The festival, which will start at 17:00 and end in the early hours of the following morning, is to be a non-stop music affair. With a line-up that reads the A Team and captains of the local music industry, including big names such as veterans Mutendas, dance maestro Mashudu Nematoka, Zimbabwean Rumba star Marcos Sibanda and Tshingondo guitar wizard Whitey Dama, the festival is a must for serious music lovers.

One of the festival organisers, reggae sensation Just Ice Mbedzi, said they had named the festival Mudzinginyo as it would shake the whole province.

He said they did not have any sponsor but grouped themselves as artists for the gig. "We invited the best in the music arena and we are convinced we have mixed all the tastes to suit all music lovers. This is a superb outing just before the start of the festive rush, and we are expecting a full house at the well-known resort.”

He added that they were also affording local artists a platform to showcase their skills as a way of promoting local culture. He further indicated that it would help to boost locals who wanted  to sell their products to revellers. "Niani is also a good tourist destination where people can visit the Big Tree and other places of interest before the festival.”

Tshingondo veteran Whitey Dama, who has 12 albums under his belt and who has played with big names such as the late Eric Mukhese, Adziambei Band and the late Xitsonga music superstar Skhandule Mabasa, said he would give his all during the festival. He is one of the major drawcards at the festival.

"I have assembled a full band and we have been rehearsing for quite some time in preparation for this festival. Our stage craft is something that should not be missed, and we will dish up some of the hits that made my name. Those who will attend will be lucky to be the first to see me perform songs from my latest album, Vho Tanganedzwa," said Dama.

Tshifhiwa Rabambukwa, who recently won a Tshima award and hails from the Niani area, has warned his fans to fasten their belts as he will be moving at a very fast tempo.

For more information about the festival, phone Just Ice at 076 376 0147.

Entertainment - Date: 02 November 2018

Elmon Tshikhudo

Elmon Tshikhudo started off as a photographer. He developed an interest in writing and started submitting articles to local as well as national publications. He became part of the Limpopo Mirror family in 2005 and was a permanent part of the news team until 2019.

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