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Alick Macheso

From George Maponga in Masvingo
Masvingo will tomorrow night reverberate to the music of Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi, Alick Macheso and Guspy Warrior when they share the stage at Mucheke Stadium.
The gig is likely to draw a huge crowd as it will be the first time that Tuku, Macheso and Guspy Warrior share the stage in the country’s oldest city.

Organised by Jazz 105, Baker’s Inn, Regency Ritz Night Club and Colour Cell, Mucheke Stadium is likely to turn into an all-night theatre of dance and music as the gig caters for all age groups and tastes.

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.

Guspy Warrior is also expected to give a good account of himself with his hit song “Ita Seunononga” which has become an anthem.
King of sungura Macheso promises a great show with hits such as “Tafadzwa”, “Macharangwanda” and “Shedia” among                             others.

One of the show promoters, Josh Hozheri of Jazz 105, said tomorrow’s gig was a celebratory party for Tuku  who turned 61 on September 22.
Hozheri said they decided to take the Tuku celebratory party outside Harare for the first time.

“We are promising fans an all-night music fête that caters for different age groups as evidenced by the line-up of musicians that are going to perform.

“This show is a celebratory party for Tuku after a recent gig that was held in Harare to honour him for his contribution to the music industry.

“We decided to take the celebrations out of Harare and, of course, we chose to start in Masvingo,’’ he said.
Hozheri said Mucheke Stadium was the ideal venue for the mega show.

“This is going to be a show to remember because we are expecting many people from all age groups and we are promising a good show.
“Security arrangements have already been put in place to make sure that music lovers and their cars are secure.

“There is also going to be full bar and catering,’’ he said.
Advance tickets for the show will go on sale beginning tomorrow morning at Regency Flamboyant and Chevron hotels, The Ritz Night Club and Coloursell Store in the city.