HARARE- Sungura superstar Alick Macheso stunned crowds who thronged the National Sports Stadium for the 38th Defence Forces (ZDF) Day Celebrations yesterday, with an outstanding performance; moments after Jah Prayzah had left the same stage.
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Macheso who has a long standing recording of mesmerising crowds with his energetic acts and guitar tricks, sent his fans into a frenzy leaving most of them singing “chero wandisiya ndiri mupenyu” a line from the song ‘Chikuru kurarama’ which is on his recently released album ‘Dzinotisvitsa Kure’.
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The Sungura maestro left fans in wild cheers when he strummed his guitar with a towel and did more of his usual tricks and some fans ended up showering him with money notes as he perfomed his magic.
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Macheso came on to the stage after Jah Prayzah and his Third Generation band had also stirred up the mood with his big voice and energy but was outclassed by Macheso’s touch of class.
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Speaking to fans whilst on stage, chanter Jonasi Kasamba who is part of Macheso’s ‘Orchestra Mberikwazvo’ hinted that this was their last performance before they take ‘Dzinotisvitsa Kure’ to South Africa.
“This is our last show, and then we go to South Africa,” Kasamba said.
Macheso will perform in Port Elizabeth on the 24th of August before heading to Durban for another show and conclude with a performance in Boksburg on August 26.
Macheso’s South Africa Technical Manager Rangarirai Mahachi said the album has come as a unifying factor between Macheso and his fans who have been calling for him to grace South Africa and they are targeting over 5 000 fans to attend all the scheduled shows.
“We are targeting all music lovers and not only Zimbabweans.
“Macheso has been invited to perform at SA music festivals which have been attended by a diverse crowd so his fan base here is growing.
“He has a large following of Venda’s, Tsonga’s and Pedi’s just to mention a few who travel from all from all corners of the country to support him.
“This gives us the energy to soldier on with these events,” Mahachi said.
Macheso has maintained his record of thrilling fans with his performances including former President Robert Mugabe whom he stunned during his performance at the 2012 Defence Forces Day celebrations.
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