. . . Malian superstar and Congolese soukous queen promise unforgettable show at Alex Sports Club
By Jonathan Mbiriyamveka
HARARE — Malian superstar Salif Keita and Congolese soukous legend Yondo Sister are raring to go ahead of the Ecobank Legends Night concert set for Saturday at Alex Sports Club.
The two music icons addressed the media at a press conference in Harare, visibly excited about returning to Zimbabwe for a night of celebration and nostalgia.
Keita, the “Mensah of Mali,” is back in Harare for the fourth time and said the country feels like home.
Speaking through an interpreter, he described the invitation from Ecobank as a great honour and thanked the title sponsors for making the event possible.
“There is a special connection between me and Zimbabwe. Every time I come here, I feel at home,” Keita said.
Yondo Sister: “I Feel at Home in Zimbabwe”
Congolese soukous legend Yondo Sister also expressed her gratitude to Ecobank for inviting her to participate in the Legends Night.
“Thank you all for coming and to participate with all of us here at this event. I didn’t hesitate to come to Zimbabwe and I feel at home when I am in Zimbabwe,” she said.
The singer, whose hit song “Deviation” inspired a generation of Zimbabwean dancers including Sandra Ndebele, said she was happy to share the stage with young artists.
“I am excited to be performing alongside young talent. Music is about passing the torch,” she said.
Backed by inTotal Band
Both Keita and Yondo Sister will be backed by the inTotal Band, a group of youthful instrumentalists who have been rehearsing with the legends ahead of the show.
The pairing of African music royalty with a young, energetic band is expected to create a dynamic and memorable performance.
A Star-Studded Lineup
Ecobank Legends Night will feature an impressive lineup of Zimbabwean and African music greats.
Besides Salif Keita and Yondo Sister, the concert will feature the Cool Crooners, Tanga wekwaSando, Leonard Dembo, and Alick Macheso.
The diverse billing spans generations and genres, from Congolese soukous and Malian Afro-pop to Zimbabwean sungura and jazz.
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