THE grandee of music, Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi will headlines the list of local performers at this year’s second edition of Jah Prayzah’s Fill-Up HICC concert set for New Year’s Eve at Harare International Conference Centre.
BY ARTS REPORTER
The concert is an imitation of South African multi-award winning artiste and producer, Cassper Nyovest’s Fill-up the Dome.
The Tozeza Baba hit-maker, a granddad of music, is a big name on both the local and international stage and his music cuts across class and age, will add flavour to the gig.
He is known for his expressive stage presence, a multi-faceted sound and unmatched lyrical prowess that have transformed him into a global music icon.
At the potentially explosive concert, the multi-award winning Jah Prayzah will be joined by his friends, among them dancehall sensation, Freeman, Judgement Yard Sounds, as they usher music fans into the New Year in style.
Speaking to NewsDay yesterday, Jah Prayzah’s manager, Keen Mushapaidze said they would be presenting a surprise New Year’s package to honour fans for their support throughout the year.
“The concert will be fun-filled, as Jah Prayzah will share the stage with his friends in the music circles, so we are urge fans to come in numbers and witness surprise packages, as we cross over into a new year,” he said.
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The concert is likely to attract a huge crowd, as Jah Prayzah, (real name Mukudzeyi Mukombe) has been a crowd puller at most of his shows.
Jah Prayzah is enjoying the results of hard work, diligence and innovation, as he scales new heights on the showbiz scene.
This year was a good one for the Uzumba-bred musician, whose star continues to rise, becoming the first Zimbabwean to scoop the prestigious MTV Africa Music Award in the Listeners’ Choice category at the 2016 edition of the awards ceremony.
His smashing hit song Watora Mari, accompanied by a sizzling video, which he featured Tanzanian’s Diamond Platnumz, is also making waves on the international music front.
The video set a new record on the local music scene after it clocked one million views in just three weeks following its release on YouTube.
