Canadian-based Zimbabwean songstress Rain Akai is billed to perform at AfroFest 2018 scheduled for July 7-8 at Woodbine Park in Toronto.
Born Melissa Natasha Nyamushanya, Rain Akai will make her debut appearance at the 30th anniversary of AfroFest and what a big deal it is for the 24-year-old singer.
“It’s a two-day festival but my set is 15 minutes on July 7 starting at 5.45pm-6pm. I will be performing yet to be released songs.
“But I will have a jam packed show. So I am excited to represent my beautiful country Zimbabwe and put us on the map,” Rain Akai said.
As much as it is about national pride, Rain Akai says she will be representing for the ladies as well and women empowerment.
“They need to know that Zimbabwe has got talent. So it’s a big deal to be a part of that history,” she said.
Rain Akai is still put an album out but is sure to give fans (Raindrops as she calls them) a foretaste of the songs including the hit Netflix and Chills currently doing the rounds on the airwaves.
For those not in the know, Rain Akai is a university graduate from Brock University after finishing her studies in 2016.
She is a holder of an Honors Bachelor degree in Sociology with a major in criminology.
AfroFest is the largest free African Music Festival in North America. In a city in need of for positive and hopeful narratives, AFROFEST draws over 125,000 visitors to Woodbine Park each year to celebrate African culture.
Each year is larger than the previous and over half those present have been to at least five previous versions of the event.
AfroFestis a rare opportunity to speak to the African diaspora in a space that celebrates African culture.
Music Africa, the organizer for AfroFest, is also growing, with year-long programming bringing positive stories and experiences of African culture into schools, parks, and communities.
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