Saintfloew debuts at Shoko Festival
Taking the headline spot for the very first time, Saintfloew leads an explosive lineup of Zimbabwe’s top urban culture stars and rising talent.
By Sindiso Dube
Sep. 6, 2026
Zim hip-hop takes centre stage at Shoko Festival
Rapper Voltz JT will headline the show, joined by Mugaratia, Luigi Badgena, DJ Madeherbelieve, Hooksmith, Supermuno, Million Million, Easy Ice, and songstress Xiba.
By Sindiso Dube
Aug. 30, 2026
Nigel tha Slick Pastor to headline Shoko Festival Comedy Night
Nigel Tha Slick Pastor, who has built a reputation both locally and internationally with sold-out shows, will take the stage in what will be his first live performance in Harare this year.
By Style Reporter
Aug. 9, 2026
Shoko Festival resolves to create more spaces for the youth.
These hubs should be open, well-resourced and rooted in local needs, offering pathways into tech, green entrepreneurship, digital arts and other emerging sectors.
By Tendai Sauta
Oct. 6, 2025
Shoko Festival resolves to create more spaces for the youth
The 15th edition of the Shoko Festival closed with a bold new resolution to create more spaces for young people to innovate, collaborate, and thrive.
By Tendai Sauta
Oct. 1, 2025
Zim creatives to share opinion at Shoko Festival Hub conference
Takura Zhangazha, from Magamba Network and Shoko Festival, will set the tone with his opening remarks at the Hub UnConference.
By Tendai Sauta
Sep. 20, 2025
SA hip-hop star Reason to headline Shoko Festival
Fizzo will headline with a showcase of his greatest hits, featuring live performances by urban grooves pioneers.
By Sindiso Dube
Sep. 14, 2025
King Kandoro, Wanda, Ndlovu and Mike to ignite Shoko Festival
LAUGHTER is about to take centre stage as the Shoko Festival returns with its electrifying Comedy Night, headlined by none other than Zimbabwe’s comedy kingpin, King Kandoro
By Tendai Sauta
Sep. 13, 2025
Kenya's Justine Wanda joins all-star lineup for Shoko Festival
Justine Wanda is a stand-up comedian, writer and satirist based in Nairobi.
By Sindiso Dube
Sep. 7, 2025
