South African jazz sensation Zahara is expected in the country tomorrow afternoon ahead of her performance at Star FM People’s Choice Awards ceremony at Harare International Conference Centre.
The ceremony takes place tomorrow night and will feature local acts Jah Prayzah, Suluman Chimbetu and Mathias Mhere.
The event is a product of collaboration between leading radio station Star FM and renowned promotions company Divine Assignments.
It will be a big event for Zahara’s fans since the South African Diva has promised to use the platform to launch her latest album “Country Girl” in Zimbabwe.
The Zimbabwean launch of the album follows successful unveiling of the release in South Africa in September.
The album is on demand across the region and Zahara decided to officially unveil the album in the country at the event.
Zahara has performed at HICC on several occasions and should be happy to return because her previous shows at the venue were successful.
She has fallen in love with Harare and she says so every time she comes to the capital city.
It is set to be a colourful event as Zahara unveils her new baby to her local followers.
“Country Girl” has 13 tracks and is Zahara’s third studio album after “Loliwe” and “Phendula’’
“Zahara jets in on Saturday (tomorrow) afternoon and we are ready for the show. We are expecting a good event and people will have fun on the night. It will be a memorable night as Zahara unveils her new album in Zimbabwe,” said a spokesperson of Divine Assignments.
“The success of the current album should inspire Zahara stage a memorable act at the People’s Choice Awards.”
The awards categories include Businessperson of the Year, Most Influential Person Under 40, Artist of the Year, Sportperson of the Year and Album of the Year among others.
- The Herald (Zimpapers 1980 LTD)