ART and entertainment dominated the National Youth Day last Friday afternoon in Bulawayo.
The event, which coincides with the late former President Robert Mugabe’s birthday, was for the first time held in Bulawayo at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre, in line with the devolution and decentralisation thrust.
As the crowd awaited the arrival of the presidium, artistes took to the stage, one after the other mesmerising it. The host was Khulumani FM’s MaNurse Ndlovu, who was being assisted by high school students at intervals.
Setting the tone was Khaya Arts with its captivating performance. It sent the crowd into a frenzy, jumping and screaming.
Rapper Noluntu J had one of the stage directors requesting her return on stage. Students from Masvingo Polytechnic mimicked her, calling themselves ladies in blue.
Not to be outdone was the NoNameDance Crew. The trio has taken the country by storm in recent weeks with its outstanding dance moves. After belting out a mix of Afro-pop and a touch of amapiano, they paid tribute to the military with a few seconds of singing Nzira Dzemasoja.
Afterwards, they were called to meet some Cabinet ministers and one of the dancers, Calton Mpofu, described the experience as incredible.
“It was so surreal to finally be on stage where so many highly esteemed government officials and other attendees and invited youths all seemed to be supporting us in one accord despite their differences and preferences,” Mpofu said.
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“We had a unifying effect which was amazing to experience and be part of, people are finally starting to notice our art and we are grateful. Special thanks go to our publicist and agent, for the amazing work and spaces he has been able to
get us into.”
