TEN bands from all the country’s 10 provinces clash in the Chibuku Road to Fame National Finals on a US$15 000 prize money and recording deal.
The final act is set for October 4 at Gwanzura Stadium in Harare.
Winky D, Killer T, Feli Nandi, Saintfloew, Travellers Band, Kweseka Band, DJ Nash, among many others, will entertain the crowd as well as provide after party merriments at the event hosted by Delta Beverages.
The Delta Beverages group’s portfolio includes Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Chibuku, Chibuku Super, Castle Lite, Redd’s, Castle Milk, Golden Pilsener and Zambezi, among others.
Feli Nandi, aka Musikana Wemarokwe, shall not only perform, but lead by example on pacing up the Afro-fusion genre as eight of the bands perform Afro-fusion, while the other two are sungura and traditional music entertainers.
Entry to the Chibuku Road to Fame National Finals is free, with the event only open to those aged 18 and above.
DNA Band (Mashonaland Central), Chitima (Harare), Core Vibes (Midlands), All in One (Mashonaland West), Simuniziva (Matabeleland North), Dab Band (Bulawayo), Afro Pulse (Masvingo), Mnenga Band (Manicaland) are all Afro-fusion bands, while Bolamba Culture Birds from Matabeleland South will be showcasing traditional contemporary music and Jungle Foxes from Mashonaland East will perform under the sungura genre.
Chibuku Road to Fame competitions are a collaboration between the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe and Delta Beverages and will be running under the theme Celebrating 25 Years of Discovering Talent!
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The national final prizes are as follows, US$15 000 plus a recording contract for the first prize, followed by US$10 000 for the second prize and US$7 000 for the third prize.
The Chibuku Road to Fame competitions hall of fame has musicians like Winky D, Progress Chipfumo, Romeo Gasa, Club Shanga, Mokoomba, Band 911, The Way, Ntswai Ntswai, among others.
Over the years, Delta Beverages has refined Chibuku into a listed brand consumed by the region in its various tastes like ginger, chocolate, scud and others.
The competition has refined youths to be practical musicians and responsible citizens who aim for a shared future.
Through Chibuku Road to Fame, Afro-fusion has increasingly become popular and regionalised a culture of enjoyment through dress and music and above all, has remained a platform that has relentlessly championed the celebration of Zimbabwe and African cultural diversity.
Irimayi Muzorewa, the marketing director for Delta Corporation, said the beverage maker was involved, through its principal subsidiary Delta Beverages, in the brewing of lager and traditional beer and the bottling of soft drinks under licence from the Coca-Cola Company.
Music competitions such as the Chibuku Road to Fame National Finals play a pivotal role in nurturing and shaping musical talent across Zimbabwe.
These platforms provide emerging artistes with exposure and mentorship, and the opportunity to compete at national level brings experiences that build confidence, stage presence and innovation.
By offering recording contracts and financial rewards, the competition not only celebrates raw talent, but also creates tangible career-launching avenues for young musicians, many of whom go on to become household names.
Gwanzura Stadium, a venue steeped in musical history, having hosted legends through festivals like Jenaguru, October Music Festival and Bira Rembira, is once again the heartbeat of cultural celebration.
With a full day of high-energy performances, free entry for adults, and a showcase of Chibuku Super flavours including ginger, chocolate and the iconic scud, it promises to be a vibrant, unforgettable outing for individuals and families alike.
