By Brenna Matendere
Artistes in Kwekwe have begun preparations for a music concert, whose proceeds will go towards the assistance of survivors of the dealy Cyclone Idai. The gig is dubbed Save Chimanimani concert.
Cyclone Idai, which devastated eastern parts of the country as well as areas in Masvingo province, has reportedly killed hundreds of people and left thousands others homeless and in need of urgent food aid, shelter and medicines, among other requirements.
As a way of responding to the crisis that has been declared a national disaster by the government, artistes in Kwekwe have agreed to stage a charity show for the survivors.
Tawanda “Bantuman I” Jumo, chairperson of the organising team for the concert, said artistes had overhwelmingly responded to the cause and registered to perform.
“We are going to have the concert on Friday, March 29 at a venue still to be advised. Tickets for the concert will be sold in schools and other public places and we have people who are also collecting contributions on behalf of the artistes. All the proceeds will go towards the survivors of the Cyclone Idai disaster,” said Jumo.
The dreadlocked artiste, who fronts a Kwekwe-based band called Madzimbabge Legacy, said his outfit would be the main act supported by other groups from around the city.
“We have quite a number of artistes who have already registered to take part in the concert because people were touched by the disaster,” he said.
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“So, it is likely going to be a very big gig as we all mourn and put together resources that will help people in the disaster-hit areas. We call upon the ordinary people of Kwekwe to come in their numbers to the concert.”
Jumo said the artistes were also reaching out to potential sponsors and partners such as Kwekwe City Council in order to ensure the concert was a success.
“Right now, I have just come out of several offices talking to people in positions of influence who can help us to fundraise for the affected people. It looks very positive and I am confident we are going to raise things that will assist the people affected by the cyclone in a big way,” he said.
Kwekwe is famed for being home to several talented artistes who include Peter Moyo, Zig Zag band, jazz sensation Terry Bliss and Ronnie Mudhindo of the Ochestra Vazvamburi outfit, among others.
