By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
Harare, brace yourselves. The crown isn’t the only thing on fire.
With barely 24 hours to go before the Miss Universe Zimbabwe finals, organisers have dropped a bombshell that has sent the city’s social ladder into overdrive: Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Fireboy DML is touching down to perform.
Fireboy DML is popular for hits like Dopamine, Peru, Bandana, Vibration and Like I do among others.
And just like that—both gold and platinum tickets are SOLD OUT.
Yes, you read that right. The US$2,000 tables? Gone. The US$3,000 tables? Also gone. That means this Saturday night at the Hippodrome, starting 6 PM, the who’s-who of Harare won’t just be attending. They’ll be occupying.
A Night of Kings and Queens
Fireboy joins an already lethal lineup featuring Zimbabwe’s own Jah Prayzah and Takura—three acts, one stage, and a crowd dressed to drain the champagne dry. Think less “pageant,” more “premium music festival meets royal coronation.”
The red carpet? Expect it to groan under the weight of captains of industry, A-list celebrities, and socialites who treat photo ops like oxygen. The Hippodrome won’t just be a venue. It’ll be a kingdom of glitz, bass drops, and shimmering gowns.
The Queens in Waiting
But first, the women who’ve come to claim the throne. Meet your 2026 hopefuls:
Jemina Mandemwa, Mona-Lisa Dube, Kudzaishe Mwamuka, Roseanna Hall, Ruvimbo Njomboro, Charmaine Mabvundwe, Nomaqhikiza Mokoni, Cheryl Sambadzai, Adelle Chinamasa, Tatenda Madzinga, Shelly Bent, Kuvakwashe Mujakachi, Malaika Mushandu, Paris Huni, Sindiso Ndlovu, Nicole Nyawera, Virginia Nyambe, and Brunette Makanyiso.
This week, the queens made a crucial pit stop at Venus Medical and Dental Centre for oral care—because as any sash-holder knows: beauty starts with the smile. And those teeth? Flawless.
Tickets (If You Can Still Get In)
Because you’ll want to be in that room:
General: USD20
VIP: USD100
VVIP: USD200
Corporate (SOLD OUT): Gold Table USD3,000 | Platinum Table USD6,000
The Bottom Line
Zimbabwe, mark your calendars. The queens are coming. The Shona Prince is bringing the anthems. And Fireboy? He’s about to set the Hippodrome ablaze.
See you on the red carpet.
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