Lovemore Chazingwa
Mashonaland West Bureau Chief
Preparations for the county’s premier annual arts fiesta, Shoko Festival have commenced in earnest with organizers announcing that it will be held over three days from September 24 to 26 this year.
Selected venues in Harare and Chitungwiza are set to host the extravaganza.
It is organized by Magamba Network.
The festival brings artistic performance by creatives from a cross section of the arts industry.
Live performances, discussion sessions and talk shows form an integral part of the flow of this events filled festival.
“For Shoko Festival we’ve announced the dates. It will be taking place from 24 to 26 of September. The call is open until 30 May meaning those willing to partake at the festival can express their interest during this period. This is the 16th edition of the festival. The call is open to all performers (soloists/groups) with strong, original live content. Musicians, poets, spoken word creatives, comedians, hip hop culture and so forth are encouraged to be part of this event.
“We will close with the main highlights, ‘Peace In The Hood’ in Chitungwiza and a ‘Comedy and Mash up Night’, at Harare Gardens,” festival organizer, Vera Chisvo, spoke from her base over the phone.
According to the organizer, Shoko Festival is Zimbabwe is the longest running annual urban culture event known for showcasing a blend of established and emerging talent across various urban arts disciplines.
Previously, other off-shoots from the festival include digital and tech products, food and beverages and, clothing and fashion. Zimbabwe is endowed with vast arts talent and the platform is one window through which creativity is paraded.
