Dancehall star Winky D is making a bold statement with the theme for his upcoming show.
Titled "The Tete-a-Tete," the highly anticipated concert is set for August 30 at the Alex Sports Club in Harare.
"August 30, The Tête-à-Tête concert at Alex Sports Club. Here we go," Winky D announced in a post.
The term "tete-a-tete," which is French for "head-to-head," typically describes a private or intimate conversation between two people.
In the context of this concert, it's being interpreted as a personal and emotional engagement between Winky D and his fans.
The choice of Alex Sports Club as the venue is notable, as it’s being seen by fans as the artist's new "Jabhuna."
This comes after a dispute last year between Winky D and Gateway Streams Media over the use of the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC)—an venue affectionately known as "Jabhuna" that has long been the home of his annual crossover shows.
The concert theme is also leading to speculation about the content of the show.
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Fans believe Winky D will use the opportunity to engage "head-to-head" with social and political issues.
This aligns with his history of social commentary, which has previously put him at odds with some Zanu-PF affiliates and members, who have called for his music to be banned and his shows blocked.
Adding to the excitement, fans are eagerly awaiting announcements on a potential new album launch and the list of supporting acts, with updates being released in the "Here we go" style of Italian football journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Winky D's "Tete-a-tete" concert is more than just a performance; it's a bold statement in his ongoing conflict with the Zimbabwean political establishment.
The concert's title, which means "head-to-head," is a direct challenge to the "system" that has repeatedly tried to silence him.
His music, particularly on albums like Njema and Eureka Eureka, frequently addresses corruption, poverty, and injustice, making him a voice for the marginalised.
He has faced unofficial bans and censorship from state-owned media, with sources alleging explicit instructions to limit his airplay.
Winky D has had performances disrupted by authorities.
A notable incident occurred in 2023 when police shut down a show as he was about to perform his critical song "Ibotso."
By naming his concert "Tete-a-tete," Winky D is promising a direct and defiant engagement with both his fans and the political issues he has always championed.
