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Alick Macheso (left) and Oliver Mtukudzi

Arts Correspondent
A full house is expected at the Aquatic Complex in Chitungwiza in a few weeks time when two of Zimbabwe’s high flying musicians, Oliver Mtukudzi and Alick Macheso stage a gig in the town, in what promises to be a good show.
The two are not strangers, having been sharing the stage for more than a decade now, though at different venues and in different circumstances. In all these encounters, the two have often given their best performances, and the crowds just love these collaborations.
Still fresh from their Masvingo gig in which the duo serenaded the gig this time, they will be joined by contemporary musician; Jah Prayzah and upcoming dendera crooner, Douglas Chimbetu, in what promises to be an explosive affair come December 6.

The beauty about this show is that it would be the first show, pitting four good musicians, to be held in Chitungwiza in the last few months, following a dry spell, as most gigs were being held in Harare, and other environs.

So already the morale is high among music fans, who are making preparations to partake in fun and musical festivity that will characterise the night, spilling over into the next morning.

Fans will enjoy the best of both worlds, what with katekwe, contemporary beat, dendera and sungura all housed in one venue. For those fans, who have heard so much and had not seen Douglas, staging a live gig, the December 6 show, will at least have an opportunity to watch him play some of his late uncle, Simon’s songs, that one would be forgiven to think that it actually the late legendary serenading fans.
Those who love contemporary music will certainly fall in love with Jah Prayzah’s music, especially when he plays hits like Machembere, Ngoda and the classic Sungano, which gave him fame that is now enjoying today.

Mtukudzi will also serenade fans with some of his timeless hits, and some of his up-tempo tunes that include “Tozeza” and “Madiro”.
Mtukudzi’s Black Spirits band, which has undergone some radical changes, currently features an all men line up.

It has become the norm, on most of his shows, the superstar always make it a point to avoid songs with a heavy female influence where Namatayi Chipanga previously filled in. Tuku is likely to keep his legion of fans on their feet with songs such as “Ziwere” and “Watitsvata” often called “Pata Pata” among other popular hits.

On the other hand, king of sungura Macheso promises a great show with hits such as “Tafadzwa”, “Macharangwanda” and “Shedia” among others

The show that is organized by Simmad Promotions have become an annual event, having started off as a small affair, a few years ago.