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Here’s Why You Should care about Diamond Boyz & Nutty O’s ‘Do You Care’

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Here’s Why You Should care about Diamond Boyz & Nutty O’s ‘Do You Care’

As the Diamond Boyz pair of Desmond Dboi and Dereck Sparxx makes a crisscross journey into stardom, their new collaboration bears all the marks of two hungry boys.

Their 2015 hit Energy, popularly referred to as Zimbabwean girl, was a great introduction.

The boys are building up on it, after doing a collaboration with MTM frontman Jah Prayzah, the Mutare based group are back with another one.

This time they fused their afropop style with MTM youngster and Dancehall marvel, Nutty O to create Dhukeke (Do you care)

The video director employs a healthy dose of beautiful disruption (gorgeous ladies) flipping the script from awesome scenic nature to a female-centric giving it a enjoyable visual accompaniment.

That’s the one thing that makes the music video iconic, moving away from typing love stories where viewers expect cars, jewellery and liquor.

The song bears the fingerprints of Military Touch Movement who have become the propagators of afro pop beats.

The video provides a lyrical story with powerful and constantly moving visuals, the three artists share equitable vocal time on the song, giving the listener time to digest the variable three voices.

They have aimed for the stars and have made a hit. Let’s see what’s next for the pair.

Watch it below

NIGERIA’s Basketmouth wins Savanna Pan-African Comic of the Year Award.

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NIGERIA’s Basketmouth wins Savanna Pan-African Comic of the Year Award.

It is the one night of the year where comedians, industry, friends and fans come together to celebrate the best in comedy from across Africa.

On Saturday 8 September, the 8th Annual South African Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards was hosted at The Lyric Theatre at Gold Reef City in Johannesburg – an event hailed as the largest comedy awards gathering of its kind on the continent.

It all kicked off on the famous Yellow Carpet where comedians, celebs and the who’s who of the industry strutted their stuff to the flashes of cameras and the bright lights of TV crews vying for their attention.

From there the more than 1,200 guests filled the theatre’s plush red seats to watch as the unique and hilarious awards show unfolded on stage, itself a world-class production of lighting, costume design, sound and technology.

Every year is unique, but this year was certainly one of the best in the awards’ eight-year history.

Themed around the “Rhythm of Funny”, every detail, line and song spoke to the fantastic fusion between music and comedy, beautifully and masterfully told through well-written and choreographed performances.

The true showstoppers of the night, however, were definitely the 12 award recipients across the 12 categories, with this year’s Savanna Pan-African Comic of the Year Award going to Basketmouth from Nigeria.

This is the second time the Savanna Pan-African Comic of the Year Award has been given out – and this is also Basketmouth’s second win.

He was one of five Pan-African nominees in the running to win the 2018 Waldo statuette, along with Carl Joshua Ncube (Zimbabwe), Kansiime Anne Entertainer (Uganda), Salvado (Uganda) and Charles Manase (Botswana), all of whom were flown to South Africa and hosted by Savanna and the awards teams.

Miss World Zimbabwe offers to share her prize with fellow contestants

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Miss World Zimbabwe offers to share her prize with fellow contestants

Recently crowned Miss World Zimbabwe Belinda Potts has offered to share part of her prize money with fellow contestants, saying for her charity must begin at home.

Speaking to her other 13 delegates at the Miss Zimbabwe Trust offices on Sunday, Potts offered to give $200 to each of the 11 contestants that made it to the top 14.

“I would like to thank the Miss World Zimbabwe for according me the opportunity to serve my country by crowning me the Queen,” she said during the farewell address.

“As a queen I’m expected to be a leader and as I encourage other to be givers, I would like to start by leading by example.

“I’m going to give each one of my fellow contestants $200, excluding my princesses because they have won something,” she said.

The Masvingo based model came out tops during a tough competition held Saturday at the Orchid Gardens in Domboshava.

She becomes the first Queen under the Second Republic.

Potts who is doing veterinary studies charmed the judges with her signature walk and when it was time for question and answer, she responded with the confidence of a queen, earning her marks that eventually saw her getting the crown.

For being Miss World Zimbabwe she will receive $20 000 with part of it going towards her Beauty with a purpose project, she also won a luxurious car a KIA RIO amongst other prices.

First Princess Patricia Muchenje walked away with $15 000 whilst it was a double delight for Canada based model Kuzivakwashe Mujakachi who won Second Princess as well as the People’s Choice, she received a total of $15 000 in prize money.

Te prize giving will be done in a fortnight at the Miss World Zimbabwe Trust Offices.

Zim Achievers USA to honour Maimba Mapuranga and several young achievers at upcoming gala

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Zim Achievers USA to honour Maimba Mapuranga and several young achievers at upcoming gala

Former ZTV presenter and founder of Kutting Edge Sport, Maimba Mapuranga will receive the Zim Achievers Ambassador Award and honorary patronage, for services rendered nationally and internationally, ZAA International has announced.

The organisation is also honouring five young achievers who are excelling in art, sports and business.

Kutting Edge was founded in 2011 with the aim of promoting sports development and sports activities among young children and youths in children’s care homes across Zimbabwe.

The non-profit initiative has been directly responsible for organising the annual arts and sports event called Celebrate the Children Sport and Arts Festival, held in Harare.

They work with orphans and vulnerable children, especially children living in children’s homes from all over Zimbabwe.

This year, the event was officially opened by Zimbabwe’s first lady, Auxilia Mnangagwa and saw over 700 children, who live in children’s homes countrywide participating in a three-day sports gala.

ZAA Chairman, Conrad Mwanza said that Maimba is an exceptional individual whose leadership and passion for youth empowerment is both inspiring and admirable.

“Maimba’s influence to the arts and sports industry, together with his fearless and creative spirit is shaping the future of children.

Celebrate Sport, for the last seven years, has been empowering disadvantaged and marginalised children.

This program has benefitted young children mentally, physically and emotionally.

It is fantastic to see an organisation whose focus is on ensuring that the psychosocial rehabilitation and overall needs of vulnerable children are met,” he added.

Mwanza also acknowledged the hard work of young achievers who are excelling in their respective disciplines, adding that it is important that the hard work and achievements of this year’s young honourees is highlighted.

“We ought to recognise and celebrate the difference these young people are making in the wider community.

I have enormous respect for all of them and feel that the challenges and successes they face are not always recognised.

They are role models for their generation and we are truly proud of the work they are doing.”

Meanwhile, voting for this year’s nominees is currently underway and will close on 20 September. Winners will be revealed at the Zim Achievers gala on September 29.

The awards were established in 2010 and continue to celebrate the accomplishments of individuals and organisations in fields that include business, sport, entertainment, arts and culture.

Profiles of this year’s nominees are on the Zim Achievers website and detail the remarkable work and achievements of this year’s shortlisted candidates.

The ceremony will take place at the Gaithersburg Marriott hotel.

The spectacular lakeside hotel has scenic views and is within walking distance of the popular RIO Washingtonian Center.

Tickets are on sale for $75 until 14 September and will go up to $85 thereafter.

The ZAA annual gala dinner has become the society red carpet event and the most popular date on the Zimbabwean community calendar in the UK, South Africa, Australia and the US.

There are plans to expand to Canada in the coming months.

HONARARY AWARDS
YOUNG ACHIEVERS

1. Tariro Kandemiri
2. Ru Chibanda- 12 year old Gymnast
3. Nyasha Zimunhu – PA
4. 2 Bros in the Kitchen
5. Danielle Sebata

Uefa Nations League: What it is, How it works and Where to watch it

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Uefa Nations League: What it is, How it works and Where to watch it

MultiChoice has announced that it has acquired rights to the brand-new UEFA Nations League and a host of international friendlies.

 

DStv customers will be treated to a festival of European national team football on SuperSport, played during the FIFA break starting this week.

Viewers will be able to watch over 25 matches in the next 6 days every single night from Wednesday 5 September to Tuesday 11 September, featuring European nations which fared so well in the recent FIFA World Cup.

The tournament will be broadcast live on SuperSport’s multiple platforms which include TV, online via the DStv Now App and digital.

Thursday’s opening fixtures feature two block-buster matchups; World champions France against a German side eager to make amends for their World Cup disappointment and World cup runners-up Croatia, led by the recently crowned UEFA Men’s Player of the Year, Luka Modric, facing off against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.

Other crackers on matchday one of the Nations Cup include England against Spain on Saturday and Portugal against Italy on Tuesday.

Broadcast details

Thursday 6 SeptemberKick-off (CAT)DStv
UEFA Nations LeagueKazakhstan vs Georgia16:00SS3A/ SS3N
UEFA Nations LeagueArmenia vs Liechtenstein18:00SS3A/ SS3N 
UEFA Nations LeagueWales vs Rep. Ireland20:45SS6A
UEFA Nations LeagueGermany vs France20:45SS3A / SS3N/Max 2
UEFA Nations LeagueSlovenia vs Bulgaria20:45SS11
UEFA Nations LeagueCzech Republic vs Ukraine20:45SS7A / SS7N
International FriendlyAustria vs Sweden20:45SS10A
International FriendlyNetherlands vs Peru20:45SS8A / Max 360
International FriendlyPortugal vs Croatia20:45SS5A / SS5N / Max 1

Friday 7 SeptemberKick-off (CAT)DStv
UEFA Nations LeagueAzerbaijan vs Kosovo18:00SS3A / SS3N 
UEFA Nations LeagueAlbania vs Israel20:45SS10A
UEFA Nations LeagueTurkey vs Russia20:45SS8A / Max 360
UEFA Nations LeagueItaly vs Poland20:45SS3A / SS3N / Max 1
International FriendlyScotland vs Belgium20:45SS7A / SS7N / Max 2

Saturday 8 SeptemberKick-off (CAT)DStv
UEFA Nations LeagueNorthern Ireland vs Bosnia and Herzegovina15:00SS3A / SS3N
UEFA Nations LeagueSwitzerland vs Iceland18:00SS3A / SS3N / Max 2
UEFA Nations LeagueFinland vs Hungary18:00SS7A / SS7N / SS10A
UEFA Nations LeagueEstonia vs Greece20:45SS7A / SS7N /SS10A / Max 360
UEFA Nations LeagueEngland vs Spain20:45SS3A/ SS3N / Max 1

Sunday 9 SeptemberKick-off (CAT)DStv
UEFA Nations LeagueUkraine vs Slovakia15:00SS3A / SS3N
UEFA Nations LeagueBulgaria vs Norway18:00SS4A
UEFA Nations LeagueDenmark vs Wales18:00SS3A / SS3N / Max 2
UEFA Nations LeagueFrance v Netherlands20:45SS3A / SS3N / Max 1
International FriendlyGermany vs Peru20:45SS7A / SS7N / SS10A

Monday 10 SeptemberKick-off (CAT)DStv
UEFA Nations LeagueScotland vs Albania20:45SS7A / SS7N/ SS10A
UEFA Nations LeagueSerbia vs Romania20:45SS9A / Max 2 
UEFA Nations LeagueSweden vs Turkey20:45SS5A / SS5N / SS10A 
UEFA Nations LeaguePortugal vs Italy20:45SS3A / SS3N / Max 1 
 
International FriendlyRussia vs Czech Republic18:00SS3A / SS3N / Max 1 

Tuesday 11 SeptemberKick-off (CAT)DStv 
UEFA Nations LeagueHungary vs Greece20:45SS10A / SS11 
UEFA Nations LeagueBosnia and Herzegovina vs Austria20:45SS4A 
UEFA Nations LeagueSpain vs Croatia20:45SS3A / SS3N / Max 1 
UEFA Nations LeagueIceland vs Belgium20:45SS6A / Max 360
International FriendlyPoland vs Republic of Ireland20:45SS7A / SS7N
International FriendlyNorthern Ireland vs Israel20:45SS8A
International FriendlyEngland vs Switzerland21:00SS5A / SS5N / Max 2

 

How the UEFA Nations League works 

To be played biannually, the tournament features all 55 UEFA member associations divided into four leagues; League A, B, C and D. Grouping of the teams into leagues is according to their rank in the UEFA rankings to ensure that they are evenly matched.

League A is made up of the top 12 ranked nations. The 12 are subdivided into four groups of three.

League B is made up of nations ranked from number 13 to 24 and they are also subdivided into four groups of three.

League C consists of the nations ranked from number 25 to 39. This league is also divided into four groups.

However, three of the groups have four teams each whilst the fourth group has three teams.

League D is made up of the 16 teams ranked from number 40 to 55. This league is subdivided into four groups of four.

The tournament’s champions will emerge from League A. The four group winners will from this league will contest the semi-finals, third-place playoff and the final, all to be played in June next year.

Nations finishing at the bottom of their groups in this league are relegated to League B.

League B group winners gain promotion to League A whilst the four nations finishing at the bottom of their groups are relegated to League C.

The same scenario applies to League C with group winners gaining promotion to League B and the last place finishers getting relegated to League D.

No team gets relegated in League D but group winners do gain promotion to League C.

A second chance to qualify for Euro 2020 is another element that will ensure that the tournament is competitive.

Should the 16 Nations League group winners or the next best placed teams fail to qualify for Euro 2020 during the qualification campaign scheduled to start in March next year, progress to a playoff to compete for the final four Euro 2020 spots.

Nations League group matches will be played on a home and away basis in the months of September, October and November 2018.

It’s Curtain Call at the 2018 AMVCAs as Stars Shine on TV’s Most Prestigious Night

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It’s Curtain Call at the 2018 AMVCAs as Stars Shine on TV’s Most Prestigious Night

On Saturday, the 1st of September 2018, the much anticipated 6th edition of the prestigious Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCAs) held to much fanfare, glitz and glam at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.

 

As expected, the crème de la crème of the African film, TV and entertainment industry turned out on the famous AMVCA red carpet.

The show, which was hosted by the returning duo of IK Osakioduwa and Minnie Dlamini started with an electrifying performance by the critically acclaimed Niger-Delta dance troupe, Seki.

Other performances of the night include renditions by famous singer-producer Cobhams Asuquo, and Nigerian opera singer, Omo Bello who performed together with her orchestra.

Nigerian rapper Falz also thrilled on the night, even as he won the ‘Best Supporting Actor in a Drama’ award.

The big winners of the night include Adjetey Anang and Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde for ‘Best Actor in a Drama/Movie’ and ‘Best Actress in a Drama/Movie’ respectively while Jade Osiberu won in the ‘Best Director’ category for the movie ‘Isoken.’

Another highlight of the night was when renowned Nigerian cinematographer Tunde Kelani was presented with the Industry Merit award, a decision that was well received by the audience as evidenced by a prolonged standing ovation.

In the same vein, the Trailblazer Award was given to Bisola Aiyeola in recognition of her growing impact in the African film and TV space.

The crowning of the night was the announcement of Phoebe Ruguru’s ’18 Hours’ as the Best Overall movie, a fitting tribute to an event that featured many other Kenyan winners.

 

See the full list of winners at the 2018 AMVCAs below:

 

S/NOCATEGORY 
1BEST DOCUMENTARY 
 THE FLESH BUSINESSDENIS WANJOHI MAINA
   
2BEST TELEVISION SERIES 
 THIS IS ITDOLAPO ADELEKE (LOWLA DEE)
   
3BEST CINEMATOGRAPHER MOVIE OR TV SERIES 
 OKAFOR’S LAWYINKA EDWARD
   
4BEST MOVIE EAST AFRICA 
 18 HOURSPHOEBE RUGURU
   
5BEST WRITER (MOVIE/TV SERIES) 
 ALTER EGOPATRICK NNAMANI, KOYE O, MOSES INWANG
   
6BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES – YORUBA 
 ETIKO ONIGEDUFEMI ADEBAYO
   
7BEST LIGHTING DESIGNER MOVIE OR TV SERIES 
 TATUAKPE ODODORU, TUNDE AKINNIYI
   
8BEST PICTURE EDITOR MOVIE/TV SERIES 
 18 HOURSMARK MAINA
   
9BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES – IGBO 
 BOUNDLILIAN AFEGBAI
   
10BEST SOUND EDITOR MOVIE OR TV SERIES 
 TATUKOLADE MORAKINYO, PIUS FATOKE
   
11BEST SOUND TRACK MOVIE OR TV SERIES 
 TATUEVELLE
   
12BEST COSTUME DESIGNER MOVIE OR TV SERIES 
 THE BRIDGENGOZI OBASI, JAMES BESSINONE
   
13BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES – HAUSA 
 MANSOORALI NUHU
   
14BEST MAKE UP ARTIST MOVIE OR TV SERIES 
 TATUTHELMA OZY SMITH, HAKEEM EFFECT ONILOGBO
   
15BEST ART DIRECTOR MOVIE OR TV SERIES 
 LOTANNATUNJI AFOLAYAN
   
16BEST INDIGENOUS LANGUAGE MOVIE OR TV SERIES – SWAHILI 
 SUPA MODOSARIKA HEMI LAKHANI
   
17BEST MOVIE SOUTHERN AFRICA 
 THE ROAD TO SUNRISESHEMU JOYAH
   
18BEST DIRECTOR MOVIE 
 ISOKENJADE OSIBERU
   
19BEST MOVIE WEST AFRICA 
 ISOKENJADE OSIBERU
   
20BEST OVERALL MOVIE 
 18 HOURSPHOEBE RUGURU
   
21BEST ACTOR IN A COMEDY (MOVIE/TV SERIES) 
 A MILLION BABYODUNLADE ADEKOLA
   
22BEST ACTOR IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES) 
 KETEKEADJETEY ANANG
   
23BEST ACTRESS IN A COMEDY (MOVIE/TV SERIES) 
 AUNTIE BOSSNYCE WANJERI
  
24BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA (MOVIE/TV SERIES) 
 ALTER EGO

Afro-fusion group heads for Chibuku Road to Fame finals

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Afro-fusion group heads for Chibuku Road to Fame finals

Afro-fusion group Jesa were the runaway winners during the Harare edition of the Chibuku Road to Fame competition held over the weekend.

 

The regional finals which were held at Zimunhu Beerhall in Epworth, saw Jesa toppling eight other bands.

On top of the $500 prize money, the group got an automatic qualification to the national finals which will be held on September 29 at Glamis Arena in Harare where they will meet representatives of the other nine provinces.

The second position went to Vedu while African Roots took the third spot.

2nd prize winners, Vedu Picture by Patricia Daka

Speaking Zimbuzz, one of the judges Mono Mkundu bemoaned the lack of originality in most sungura outfits that showcased, whilst hailing the Afro-fusion groups for their confidence and originality.

“The sungura guys were not original, they were all copying Alick Macheso whilst each of the Afro-fusion guys had a unique sound,” he said.

“The Afro-fusion guys displayed a lot of confidence, remember confidence is part of the performance, but the majority of the sungura guys seemed jittery or shy and it affected their performance.

“Their ability to capture the audience’s attention with their performance and dressing were second to none.”

This years’ competition had five Sungura outfits and four afro-fusion bands.

The Chibuku Road to Fame is arguably Zimbabwe’s biggest and most successful talent identification platform.

It is a collaborative effort between Delta Beverages and the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe with the view to identify and promote talent in music.

Multichoice Launches Brand New Channel

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Multichoice Launches Brand New Channel

MultiChoice has launched Star Life, a new broad-range entertainment channel on DStv featuring Indian-themed content that will have broad appeal to audiences across the African continent.

 

Liz Dziva, publicity and public relations manager of MultiChoice Zimbabwe, said Star Life launched on August 27 and is a 24/7 English-language channel available on DStv Premium, Compact Plus, Compact and Family bouquets.

“The channel has a wide range of entertainment offerings and will have appeal to all members of the family,” she said.

Star Life will showcase family dramas, soaps and celebrity dance shows, as well as movies from its library of A-List Bollywood films.

“Star Life is a remarkable addition to the DStv content offering with shows that aim to tell stories about weaknesses, strengths, miracles and victories, all aimed at allowing audiences across Africa to relate to them,” said Ms Dziva.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of 21st Century Fox, Star has been described as the undisputed global powerhouse in Indian programming and a market leader in most of the 100 or so countries in which it broadcasts.

“Star Life brings to Africa extraordinary journeys of ordinary people, progressive storylines, inspirational characters and compelling dramas, produced to the highest international production standards,” said Ms Dziva.

8L Pulls Off the Perfect Restaurant Proposal

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8L Pulls Off the Perfect Restaurant Proposal

From 8L the rapper to 8L the singer and vice versa, The award-winning musician enjoys swapping spitting bars with soaring melodies.

 

In his new offering Ntombazana 8L again, provides his fans with his own type of Afro-pop.

The video which was shot in an expensive restaurant tackles the challenges of dating a famous person as he is always swamped with fans of the opposite sex.

8L’s girlfriend seats on a table alone, checking her phone constantly and almost believing that she has been stood up by the brother, only for him to emerge a moment later.

Throughout the song, he affirms his love for the woman with a promise that one day they will wed, he also allays her fears of being left.

He has a perfect surprise for his Ntombi, they say waiting until dessert provides a sweet ending to a perfect dinner date, but not in his rule book.

He pops the question before the meal.

As if proposing to someone weren’t terrifying enough, doing so in a public place like a restaurant raises the stakes exponentially.

Not only could a bunch of strangers witness your rejection, but a “no” is guaranteed to ruin your expensive, delicious meal, the risk is even higher with an angry woman.

Restaurant proposals tend to adhere to a pretty obvious format—but that doesn’t make them any less magical for the couple.

Before the snacks even hit their table—BAM the ring. Ok, we don’t recommend doing that to an angry and hungry woman.

Feed the girlf first OK!

Overwhelmed in premarital bliss she forgets all of the guy’s misgiving and wore the rock!

It a nice easy listening to song, with a relaxing vibe

Check the video below

 

Chibuku Neshamwari Dance Festival Finals Quakes Mutare!!

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Chibuku Neshamwari Dance Festival Finals Quakes Mutare!!

Chibuku Neshamwari Dance Festival celebrated its 55th anniversary in Mutare at the weekend with a dash of pop culture.

 

The festival which has been running since 1963, this year partnered with DreamStar to rope in the modern dance styles popular among the millennials.

Manicaland Show Grounds illuminated with joy and as the young and old partied together despite differences in generational preferences.

It was a stiff completion for the 10 groups which won their provincial battles in the traditional categories, with each bringing on their ‘A’ game.

The choreographies on display were carefully executed; the attires were carefully selected, giving the judges an expected headache in choosing the winners.

Eventually, mother luck smiled on the fortunate ones…

Taking third place was Bolamba Performing Arts hailing from Matabeleland South taking home $3000, the group wowed the fans with their Tswana-borrowed dances which they performed wearing nude skin colours.

Bolamba Performing Arts

Mashonaland East based Makarekare swooped the second spot with their Jerusarema-Mbende dances and walked away with $5000.

Makarekare

The biggest winners’ cheque of $7000 went to Dinhe dancers, Guruve Marimba Arts Ensemble who were representing Mashonaland Central.

The group also won the right to represent Zimbabwe in China at various dance exhibitions.

Speaking to Zimbuzz after their win, the group’s director Clemence Yolani said the hard work had finally paid off.

Guruve Marimba Arts Ensemble

“We have been practising a lot, we have had less sleep trying to perfect our dances and I’m glad the group was rewarded for its hard work,” he said.

This was the second time that Guruve Marimba Arts Ensemble won the competition after winning it in 2010.

Yolani said they were going to share part of the $7000 but will also spare some to pay for their props, attires and servicing of their vehicles.

Meanwhile, the competition in the DreamStar contemporary dances was also as much hot as the traditional ones.

Five groups took to the stage and left everything there…Four were from Harare and one was from Bulawayo.

Peter and Vein

Balle dancers Peter and Vein took the winning price of $3000 which also include a trip to China, Second price went to Chosen taking home $2000. The third price of $1000 was given to Forgotten Tribe.

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