Staff Writer
A Zambia Nyau Group called Undi Gure emerged tops at the Chibuku Neshamwari Midlands provincial finals held at the weekend at Mkoba Beer Hall.
The group beat Rangarirai Pasichigare which performed Mhande in second position and Mbakumba group Tansh Edutainment in third place.
For winning first position Undi Gure pockets USD2,500 while Rangarirai Pasichigare took home USD1,500 and last but not least Tansh Edutainment got USD1,000
Held in partnership with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ) and the Zimbabwe National Traditional Dance Association (ZNTDA), this year’s festival promises to be a vibrant celebration of our culture and heritage through traditional dance.
This year’s festival will run under the theme, ‘Ngoma Ngairire Shamwari, Tshay’sgubhu Mngane’.
With a legacy spanning over 60 years, the award-winning Chibuku Neshamwari festival is gearing up to be an exciting event as it connects with consumers through the passion and expression of culture, dance, and heritage.
Chibuku Neshamwari will commence on the 10th of May till the 19th of July 2025. As a buildup, 10 provincial finals will be held, leading up to National finals.
Participants stand a chance to walk away with monetary prizes at both provincial and national level.
Last year’s winners came from Mashonaland East, having showcased the Mbende Dance. Get ready to celebrate culture and heritage with Chibuku. Chibuku Taste the Goodness!
The Provincial Final prizes are as follows:
The National Final prizes are as follows.
1 st Prize: USD15,000
2 nd Prize: USD10,000
3 rd Prize: USD7,500
Aspiring participants are required to register their groups with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe and ZNTDA.
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