THE International Art Galleries scattered all over the world demand artworks that have been celebrated in their own backyards before crossing borders for exhibition.
This is one way of actively preserving cultural heritages and nationalities.
Similarly, Zimbabwean internationally-acclaimed multi-award-winning musician Jah Prayzah, born Mukudzei Mukombe, on Saturday held Ndini Mukudzeyi World Show Shutdown at a sold-out show at Harare International Conference Centre.
Over 1 000 disenchanted fans listened and danced from outside the auditorium which was packed to the rafters.
The audience thundered with applause and maintained that momentum throughout as they sang along.
Backed by his Third Generation Band, Jah Prayzah mesmerised the audience through melorhythms of the mbira, dance, singing and futurism to inject humour. From his entry on stage through an Afrofusion blend of the National Anthem of Zimbabwe, Ndini Mukudzei, Necessary, Shuga, Kwaunobva, Kuno, Ibvo, Manja and Mibvunzo, among others.
NewsDay Life & Style was seated next to female musician Wanayi of the Famous Blue Band who was singing along and dancing to almost each and every song that was performed.
She showed a deep appreciation of Jah Prayzah’s musical style, as paradox which sounds ancient yet futuristic, local yet global.
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“The show is very enjoyable and it would be better to have such a show in a bigger and secure venue that allows free movement and relaxation,” said Wanayi, who at one time had to bulldoze in and out of the auditorium to get food and drink.
God Father Templeman was also part of the opening acts that included resurrecting and intriguing acts from DJ C Skillz, D J Iroq, Culture Love, Young Gemini, Malloti, Chill Master, Tammy Moyo, Ceh Calaz and Tocky Vibes. Templeman in his authentic dancehall style bellowed humour and guided in chanting popular gospel and secular songs.
