Holy Ten had the crowds roaring. If receiving a wad of money from a fan in the audience is a sign of a good performance, then the 24-year-old Harare rapper gave them a performance worth splurging for.
The ‘queen of soul’
In true fashion, Berita serenaded fans. The ‘Conquering Spirit’ singer is a seasoned festival entertainer, having performed at festivals that include Bayimba International Festival and the Cape Town Jazz Festival, and her first appearance at Zimfest was no different.
Performing with Zimbabwe based band, Shabach, she created an exclusive playlist for Zimfest which included her latest track Ndicel’ikiss (Can I have a kiss), Thandolwethu (Our Love) and Pakhama Africa (Arise Africa).
She said: “This was my first performance at Zimfest and I wanted it to be amazing and to make people feel good. It was an interactive show and I had a great crowd to perform for.”
Amapiano bliss
In recent years, amapiano has fast become one of the most popular genres to come out of South Africa. From the townships of Pretoria and Johannesburg, right onto the international scene, it is evident that its global footprint is a result of some of its superstars who are making waves across the music spectrum.
If ever there was a show where you got three for the price of one, the Piano Republik stage delivered that and more. With Sha Sha, Musa Keys and Kabza De Small featuring front and centre in the evening slot, the iconic red tent was abuzz.
Sha Sha kicked off the evening show with a stunning performance of her much-loved songs, giving revellers a glimpse of what international virtuosos Musa Keys and Kabza De Small had in store. Both artists explored amapiano in every way possible – from minimal instrumentals to intense vibes – they rounded off an incredible first day!
Not one but TWO!
With a surprise addition of a second day, a more intimate crowd turned out to watch ExQ, Saintfloew, Stunner, Kikky Badass and more. If this was the party after the main party, then there was no other place to be than nestled in the heart of St Albans, despite the rain. This was a promising sign of where the festival could be headed in the future. Who knows, this could be the African version of Glastonbury we have all been waiting for.
Traffic delays are inevitable
Unfortunately, attending a major event will always result in traffic delays and congestion. Like every year, Zimfest Live has experienced long exit times but what we need to realise is that this is often not in anyone’s control and is unlikely to ever change given the magnitude of the festival. Unless you own a helicopter or motorbike, chances are, you’ll have to stick it out or leave earlier in future.
This year’s sponsors included global remittance companies World Remit and Mukuru, as well as Nyaradzo Life Insurance, CBZ Holdings, Diaspora Insurance, My Hippostore, Ngoto and Masau Gin.
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