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Zahara

Entertainment Reporter
South African singer Zahara (pictured) is expected in the country this afternoon ahead of her concert tonight at the 7 Arts Theatre.
The “Loliwe” singer is billed to share the stage with superstar Oliver Mtukudzi for the second time in two years.
The show is part of her album launch titled “Pendula”, which has taken the airwaves by storm.
After her performance at the  7 Arts Theatre, she heads to ZimCafe Hotel for the official after-party where she is expected to mix and mingle with fans.

“The official after-party is at ZimCafe Hotel where Zahara will have drinks and then mingle with her fans. We had Lira at the same venue and we are excited to bring Zahara at ZimCafe to experience the Harare nightlife,” show promoter Chris Musabayana said.

Zahara was born Bulelwa Mkutukana in the Phumlani Informal Settlement outside of East London in Eastern Cape, South Africa, where she lived with her parents Nokhaya and Mlamli Mkutukana.

She is the sixth of seven children.
She displayed her love for singing at age six. Her stage name means “blooming flower” .

Zahara released her debut album “Loliwe” in 2011 which proved to be a big success as it went platinum in 13 days and went double platinum after just 17 days, selling over 100 000 copies in South Africa. The music video for her debut single, “Loliwe”, eclipsed the 1,3 million views mark on YouTube.