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Big gig lined up for Obert Mpofu's 60th birthday
21 Jan 2012 at 07:47hrs | Views
Musicians will on 28 January celebrate Mines and Mining Development Minister Obert Mpofu's 60th birthday and his academic achievements through song and dance.
The Minister graduated from Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) with a PhD in Policy Studies.
One of the organisers of the event said the event would be held at Nyamandlovu's Village Four.
"The celebrations are going to be held in Nyamandlovu where people will be celebrating Dr Mpofu's 60th birthday and his graduation from ZOU," he said.
The official also said all the preparations were going on very well and a number of artistes had confirmed to be part of the ceremony.
"Musicians from Bulawayo who have confirmed include Jeys Marabini, Chase Skuza, Ndolwane Super Sounds being led by Charles Ndlovu, and Cool Crooners.
"From Kwekwe Bob Nyabinde has also confirmed that he will be part of the entertainment line-up," he said.
Local disk jockeys would also be part of the entertainment team to perform on the night.
The proceedings are expected to start at 10am up to 5pm and musicians would then start performances from 6pm till dawn.
"This is an event that should not be missed as both entertainment and opaque beer will be available for free," he said.
The official said all the musicians were more than ready to perform and fans should expect a five-star performance on the night.
"Though the show will be in the rural areas, the standards will match any other shows that people might have attended in different cities," he said.
The Minister graduated from Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) with a PhD in Policy Studies.
One of the organisers of the event said the event would be held at Nyamandlovu's Village Four.
"The celebrations are going to be held in Nyamandlovu where people will be celebrating Dr Mpofu's 60th birthday and his graduation from ZOU," he said.
The official also said all the preparations were going on very well and a number of artistes had confirmed to be part of the ceremony.
"Musicians from Bulawayo who have confirmed include Jeys Marabini, Chase Skuza, Ndolwane Super Sounds being led by Charles Ndlovu, and Cool Crooners.
"From Kwekwe Bob Nyabinde has also confirmed that he will be part of the entertainment line-up," he said.
Local disk jockeys would also be part of the entertainment team to perform on the night.
The proceedings are expected to start at 10am up to 5pm and musicians would then start performances from 6pm till dawn.
"This is an event that should not be missed as both entertainment and opaque beer will be available for free," he said.
The official said all the musicians were more than ready to perform and fans should expect a five-star performance on the night.
"Though the show will be in the rural areas, the standards will match any other shows that people might have attended in different cities," he said.
Source - TC
