The Chibuku Road to Fame 2025 talent search has reached its halfway stage, with five provinces now having crowned their champions ahead of the national grand finale set for October.
Over the weekend, Matabeleland South and Bulawayo hosted their provincial finals at KoNjabulo Beerhall, drawing large crowds and showcasing the diversity of Zimbabwe’s musical talent.
In Matabeleland South, Bolamba Culture Birds, a traditional contemporary music group, claimed the top spot with a performance deemed by judges as both authentic and innovative.
They walked away with US$2,500 and a place in the national showdown. Mukanoni Pride and Luduhambo Express, both sungura outfits, finished second and third, collecting US$1,500 and US$1,000 respectively.
The Bulawayo competition featured a fiercely contested battle of afro-fusion acts. Dab Band ultimately triumphed, earning their ticket to the finals and the US$2,500 prize.
They were followed by Amani Pulse in second place and Royal Band, an afro-jazz ensemble, in third.
Earlier rounds of the 2025 edition have already produced champions from Midlands, Mashonaland West, and Matabeleland North, including notable winners such as Core Vibes, All In One, and Simuniziva.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Chibuku Road to Fame, organised by Delta Beverages in partnership with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe.
The competition has been streamlined into six larger provincial finals, with the top three acts from each progressing to the national stage.
The winners will eventually converge in a province later to be announced to compete for the grand prize of US$15,000 and a recording contract, cementing the platform’s reputation as Zimbabwe’s premier grassroots music showcase.
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