Chibuku road to fame a shame, shrouded in controversy
Harare: THE 2024 Chibuku Road To Fame national finals are shrouded in controversy as it has emerged that some underhand dealings and bribery shenanigans have become the order of the day.
The national finals are taking place this Saturday at the Glamis Arena in Harare.
Express Mail Zim understands that a music outfit called Shanty Town who won in Mashonaland Central is being persecuted.
Sources allege that a competitor identified as Nomore Chaola who runs an outfit called Crazy 8 is making spirited attempts to throw spanners at the music outfit alleging that a band member called Jordan is a recording artiste.
10 groups are vying for the US$15 000 grand prize that is up for grabs.
The second and third finalists will pocket US$7 000 and US$5 000 respectively.
The finalists are The Cousins (Midlands), Shanty Town (Mashonaland Central), Outlaws (Harare), Fugees Band (Matabeleland South), Pilgrims of Christ (Mashonaland East), Tawedzegwa (Bulawayo), Kweseka (Matabeleland North), Vibrant Band (Manicaland), Boom Jazz (Mashonaland West) and Panhimbe Crew (Masvingo).
Midlands Afro-fusion outfit, 911 Band, won last year’s edition.
Meanwhile, an after-party show headlined by Freeman will take place after the battle of the bands.
Other youthful musicians set to entertain festival-goers after the main competition include DJ Fantan of Chillspot Records, Master H, Poptain and Feli Nandi.
Delta Beverages communications and public relations czar reffered this publication to National Arts Council of ZIMBABWE where the new sheriff Napoleon Nyanhi remained mute when contacted for comment.
