Zimbabwe’s longest-running festival of urban culture, Shoko Festival, is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated Mash Up Nights for its landmark 15th Edition, set to take place at Harare Gardens on Friday, September 26th, 2025.
This year’s Mash Up Nights promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Zimbabwe’s vibrant urban culture and hip-hop legacy, with legendary producer Take Fizzo headlining the event.
Renowned for his ground breaking influence in shaping Zimbabwe’s modern music industry, Take Fizzo is set to take festival-goers down memory lane with an electrifying showcase of his greatest hits and iconic productions.
From his early work redefining urban soundscapes to his extensive catalogue of genre-defining tracks, Take Fizzo embodies the transformation of Zimbabwe’s music scene into a contemporary powerhouse.
Festival goers are in for a nostalgic trip down memory lane curated by Take Fizzo, who will be joined by the urban grooves legends Mafriq and Trinity.
Mafriq and Trinity are pioneering urban grooves, major players who created some of the country’s most iconic musical moments and established the foundational sound that defines Zimbabwean urban music today.
As the festival celebrates its 15th anniversary, Shoko Festival Coordinator, Vera Chisvo says, “Take Fizzo represents an era that laid the foundations for Zimbabwe’s modern music industry.
His performance is the perfect way to mark 15 years of Shoko’s dedication to promoting urban culture and hip-hop. This is a true celebration of the journey we have all taken together.”
Mashoko Tapes returns for its highly anticipated second edition, serving as the creative heartbeat of Shoko Festival 2025. This groundbreaking music residency program brings together the festival’s Mash Up Nights performers in a collaborative environment to produce an original album, fostering artistic growth and cross-genre experimentation.
Following the triumphant inaugural edition that featured Ray Kaz, Bhekiwe, Shebeen Boys (Dingo and Dough Major), Lala Martins and rising Afro Fusion songbird, Rutendo Jackie.
This year’s residency promises to deliver another collection of innovative tracks that capture the essence of Zimbabwe’s rapidly evolving urban music landscape.
The 2025 Mashoko Tapes lineup showcases an exceptional blend of established and emerging talent, featuring Segulm, the Guru Afro visionary whose “First of Season” album represents bold artistic innovation;
Rising hip-hop powerhouse Briza from Bulawayo, celebrated for his commanding stage presence and authentic storytelling; 2024 Zim Hip-Hop Awards nominee and Music Connects alumnus, multi-disciplinary artist Paintafresco;
And Harare rapper Yadis, who is emerging as one of the most promising female hip-hop voices after releasing her acclaimed debut mixtape “Ndakusasa Mixtape” and Enhle, who is a neo-soul RnB songstress.
This diverse collective will spend time in residence together, creating collaborative magic that bridges different sounds, styles, and stories, reinforcing Mashoko Tapes’ role as a catalyst for artistic growth and a testament to the power of collaboration in accelerating Zimbabwe’s dynamic music scene.
This year’s Mash Up Nights will highlight Shoko’s continued commitment to creative collaboration and cultural unity, drawing inspiration from the theme #TheLegacyXV as the festival celebrates 15 years of cutting-edge urban art, music, and youth culture.
Tickets are now available for purchase online at www.flippintickets.co.zw and at the Moto Republik box office situated at 3 Allan Wilson Avenue, Harare.
Early bird pricing for Mash Up Nights early bird tickets are priced at $10 (versus $15 at the gate), while Comedy Night is set at $15 (compared to $20 at the door).
Festival goers looking for maximum value can secure a combo ticket covering both events for just $20 in advance.
Shoko Festival remains Zimbabwe’s longest-running festival of urban culture, celebrating free expression, cutting-edge art, and alternative youth culture. It is a project of Magamba Network, Africa’s trailblazing creative and digital media organisation.
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