Nine days to Ubuntu: Bulawayo counts down to a concert built on rhythm, reunion and shared humanity

Big Sam | Entertainment Writer

Bulawayo – With nine days to go, the anticipation is no longer subtle.

TEN DAYS TO GO: BULAWAYO CLOCKS THE COUNTDOWN TO THE UBUNTU CONCERT

Entertainment Writer

T-minus days, hours, heartbeats.

Gombiro President Prepares for High-Stakes Chipaz National Cup Clash in Harare

Big Sam | Entertainment Writer

Harare — Zimbabwean dancehall sensation Gombiro President is gearing up for one of the most anticipated events on the local music calendar: the Chipaz Promotions National Cup Clash, scheduled for this weekend at the City Sports Center.

Why Bulawayo Still Matters: The Ubuntu Concert and the Politics of Place

Big Sam | Entertainment Writer

Bulawayo – In Zimbabwe’s entertainment economy, Harare often dominates the spotlight. The Ubuntu Concert is, in many ways, a rebuttal.

Boss Naira Birthday Bash Cut Short, but Community Spirit and Respect for Law Enforcement Take Centre Stage

Big Sam | Entertainment Writer

Harare – Boss Naira’s birthday bash at Jabuna Car Wash in Aspindale on Sunday night may have ended earlier than planned, but the event has since been framed by organisers and artists as a valuable learning moment — one that underscored the importance of cooperation between creatives and law enforcement, especially during the busy festive season.

In Bulawayo, a Concert Becomes a Civic Statement

Big Sam | Entertainment Writer

Bulawayo – The City of Kings is counting down to a night that its organisers describe as both a spectacle and a statement.

Fab G, Ma9ine release new tracks ahead of Ubuntu Concert

Big Sam | Entertainment Writer

Bulawayo – TOP local acts, Fab G Mshanakagogo and Ma9ine have both released new tracks ahead of the 2025 Edition of the Pacific Bulawayo Shutdown.

15 Days to Go: Anticipation Builds for Bulawayo’s Biggest Night Out

Big Sam | Entertainment Writer

With less than two weeks remaining, anticipation for the Ubuntu Concert is palpable across Bulawayo — in taxis, studios and street corners.

Ma9ine, Ubuntu, and the Power of Song

Big Sam | Entertainment Writer

Bulawayo – No artist on the Ubuntu Concert lineup commands the moral authority of Ma9ine, whose music often doubles as social commentary.

The Business of Joy: How the Ubuntu Concert Is Reimagining Live Events

Big Sam | Entertainment Writer

Bulawayo – Behind the spectacle of lights and sound lies a carefully engineered cultural product.