By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
The countdown is over!
On Saturday 1 August, Zimbabwe’s finest traditional dancers will storm Harare Gardens for the ultimate showdown — the Chibuku Neshamwari Traditional Dance Festival grand finale.
Three months of provincial fire, sweat and rhythm have whittled down the nation’s best. Now, the top ten groups — each representing their province — will compete for national glory, cash prizes and the title of Zimbabwe’s traditional dance champions.
Expect everything: dinhe, mbende, nyau, muchongoyo — the full spectrum of the country’s cultural soul.
The champions walk away with life-changing rewards:
USD 15,000 for first place
USD 10,000 for second
USD 7,500 for third
Delta Corporation’s Patricia Kudzai Murambinda says the festival is “a celebration of identity, heritage and unity” — a living museum where Zimbabwe’s stories are told through movement.
The stage is set. The dancers are ready. The nation watches.
There will be guest performances by Jah Prayzah, Nisha Ts and Baba Harare as well as Chillspot Family DJ Fantan and Levels.
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