Longest-running urban culture celebration, Shoko Festival, Zimbabwe’s, has unveiled its highly long waited Mash Up Night, a groundbreaking fusion of dance, hip hop, and theatre performances.
The event takes place on Friday, September 27th, at Harare Gardens.
Headlining the showcase is South African rap sensation Nadia Nakai and Zimbabwe’s rising hip-hop star Kayflow, alongside over 15 performances from acclaimed artists.
Curated by multidisciplinary artist AneUnhu, Mash Up Night promises an unparalleled night of storytelling through music and theatre, according to a statement by Shoko Festival.
“I am honoured to be part of this one-night-only variety showcase, exploring life and living with artists all over the nation, we find there is much more that brings us together than tears us apart.
“This event will solidify our creative union as a people, who have stood together through multiple currencies, cultural impositions, movements, and two republics,” said AneUnhu, as indicated in a statement.
Inspired by Bob Marley’s iconic “Zimbabwe,” the event will be celebrating unity, featuring performances by Lalla Martin, RayKaz, Shebeen Rap, Rutendo Jackie, and Bhekiwé.
Shoko Festival Coordinator Vera Chisvo added, ” “This is a night where common experiences that we share as Zimbabweans, from both sides of Samora Machel—the culturally prosperous, spirited South, and the opulent, lustrous Northern Harare—finally merge to create a cultural explosion. ”
The night will culminate in the ‘King Of Samora’ rap battle, curated by Noble Styles, and world-class lighting designed by Mildred Moyo.
Shoko Festival is Africa’s leading creative and digital media project by Magamba Network.
