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Outdoor entertainment venue Junction 24 hosts an inaugural arts festival featuring artists from various genres on September 26.
Dubbed Junction 24 Arts Festival and Markets, the festival will see visual artists, musicians, comedians and poets taking turns to entertain fans from morning until late in the night.

Comedy lovers will be treated to acts from Carl Joshua Ncube and Edgar Ladgeveldt while poetry performances will come from Labert Nyathi, Chirikure Chirikure, Mbizo Chirasha and Flow Child.

Musicians that are billed to perform at the event include Dzimbahwe Mbira Crew, Jabavu Drive, Prince Musarurwa and Inzwi Remhondoro mbira group as well as an array of Zimdancehall chanters.

Dance groups Pasichigare and Chipawo will present various acts.

The performances will be held on four different stages throughout the day.There will also be an exhibition of various visual art pieces at the venue’s gallery and curio shop.

JAFEM is a brainchild of Junction 24 proprietor Tavepi Madzingire who said he would hold the free festival to give exposure to artists of various genres and give art followers an opportunity to appreciate creativity in the country.

“This is a free festival. There are many stages and art lovers will be able to choose events they enjoy and support their artists,” said Madzingire.

“It will also be a time for families to have fun with their art icons and for artists to get personal with their fans.

“This is a space for fun and entertainment and we intend to build a good relationship between artists and their followers.

“We made it an all-day event to accommodate fans of various ages and to create an environment conducive for family outing.”

Madzingire said many games for children will be held to add fun to the festival and make it an ideal family outing.

Children will also be entertained by Mbuya Nyaradzo, a storyteller who will present various folktales.

Junction 24 has hosted various arts events including music and modelling shows.

JAFEM will be a monthly event where fun meets the arts.