Bruce Ndlovu, Sunday Life Reporter
FOR some, December is a time to relax and get the kind of quality time with family that they would not normally have at any other time during the year.
With Covid-19 travel restrictions now eased, many will no doubt make the trek back home to reconnect with their roots, as the shadow of the global pandemic that kept them away from their kith and kin continues to fade.
However, while most will enjoy some down time with the family, for others, December is a time to party.
Bulawayo seems to have caught the party bug early this year, with the Harris Continental Music (HCM) Festival attracting thousands of revellers at the Trade Fair grounds last Sunday.
Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF)
With the so-called “Big Days” of December approaching, all indications are that this festive season will be one for the ages, with several high-profile artistes set to perform in Bulawayo over the next few weeks.
Sunday Life has compiled a gig guide to some of the most anticipated shows during the festive season.
17 December
South African superstar Makhadzi is set to make her debut in Bulawayo, as Ke Yona TV launches its station with a gig at the ZITF. Also set to feature during that gig are local acts Asaph, Clement Magwaza, Ma9nine, Msiz’kay, Boocy and Mzoe7.
18 December
Amapiano sensation Sir Trill looks set to make up for his failure to appear for another booking earlier in the year with an appearance at the Boundary, where he is supported by a cast of local DJs.
21 December
After performing at a gig dubbed “Fun in the Sun” recently in Bulawayo, South African house music maestro Sun El Musician returns to the City of Kings, for the Reunion Party at Cosmopolitan Night Club.
Mzoe7
At BAC Leisure’s annual All White Party, perhaps one of the most high-profile couples in South African music, DJ Zinhle and Black Motion front-man Murdah Bongz are set to perform together in Bulawayo for the first time.
Tafadzwa “Asaph” Tarukwana
On a night when Bulawayo will be spoilt for choice, hotshot Amapiano singer Daliwonga is set to make his debut in Bulawayo during a gig dubbed the Summer Fiesta at The Boundary.
22 December
Bulawayo’s long-time darlings, the Soul Brothers, make their return to Bulawayo with a performance at a venue yet to be announced. They will also perform in Kezi on Christmas Day.
25 December
Ma9nine
The UK-based DJ Slamma returns for the annual All White Party at Cosmopolitan Nightclub. He will be supported by the joint’s resident DJs.
30 December
Arguably the city’s most popular event, Munch and Sip, returns for its December edition with an event that will be held at Criterion Parks in Burnside.