If you happen to be in the UK this weekend, find time to check out Zimbabwe’s biggest social event ‘ZIMFEST’. Zimfest is a community development project started and run by UK based Zimbabwean Charity WEZIMBABWE and is held in no less than 6 cities on 4 continents and is rapidly becoming one of the most recognisable and authentic African events. It is open to anyone who likes a good braai, good music and sport, the cornerstones of Southern African culture.
It is a unique opportunity to show some love for Africa in a fun and family friendly environment. An expected crowd of 3000 will be treated to an intimate gig at Prince Georges Playing fields in Raynes Park by one of UK's brightest young pop talents this Saturday 27 August 2011. Zimfest London 2011 will be Tinashe's second appearance on the Zimfest stage having made his debut in 2010 at the Zimfest: Zimbabwe Concert and vowing to return for the traditional outdoor even.
Speaking from his studio where he is working on his second album, the Pop sensation said: "Zimfest is essentially a second Christmas for Zimbabweans in the UK, everyone is involved from grandparents to toddlers and that is unique and quite special on the festival scene, there is nothing like it". "Zimfest represents everything a good festival should be for me: everyone who attends really appreciates good music, there is an awesome vibe, good food, all-round fun. I'm pumped just thinking about it" he added.
It is a unique opportunity to show some love for Africa in a fun and family friendly environment. An expected crowd of 3000 will be treated to an intimate gig at Prince Georges Playing fields in Raynes Park by one of UK's brightest young pop talents this Saturday 27 August 2011. Zimfest London 2011 will be Tinashe's second appearance on the Zimfest stage having made his debut in 2010 at the Zimfest: Zimbabwe Concert and vowing to return for the traditional outdoor even.
Speaking from his studio where he is working on his second album, the Pop sensation said: "Zimfest is essentially a second Christmas for Zimbabweans in the UK, everyone is involved from grandparents to toddlers and that is unique and quite special on the festival scene, there is nothing like it". "Zimfest represents everything a good festival should be for me: everyone who attends really appreciates good music, there is an awesome vibe, good food, all-round fun. I'm pumped just thinking about it" he added.
Alongside Tinashe will be solid line-up including Afro-Pop duo BKay and Kazz, star DJs Brandon Block and Dave Smallwood from Ministry Sound, rockers Kamikaze Test Pilots, Kwaito-House songstress Oluhle; and Former Miss Zimbabwe turned Neo-Soul songstress Karen ‘Zuwa Stally’. The line up is an eclectic mix representing the diverse tastes of the global Zimbabwean community.
These artists join a growing list of stars that have performed at Zimfest has in the past including African music giant Oliver Mtukudzi, mbira queen Chiwoniso Maraire and legendary House Music diva Rozalla Miller. On the sports field's teams representing Zimbabwe, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Kenya and England will take to the pitch to compete for the Annual Zimfest Sevens tournament sponsored by Aviva Premiership club Saracens and supported by The Springbok Supporters Club and Konno sportswear, the official kit makers of the Zimbabwe National Sevens team.
Fest footballers will take up the Play it Safe Challenge in a five a side tournament organised in partnership with the Terence Higgins Trust as part of their campaign to raise awareness of sexual health issues. The event in its 11th year has become a fixture for mainly Zimbabweans and South Africans in London, providing what can best be described as home away from home with live music, full bar and catering with traditional Southern African food, rugby, soccer, a Southern African market and children's entertainment. This year, the organisers will also be raising funds for the British Red Cross's East Africa Crisis through various activities at the event.
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