Jah Prayzah outshines Gwala

Jah Prayzah

Freddy Gwala’s late showing at the City Sports Bar on Friday night almost turned ugly as frustrated revellers started throwing empty beer cans at his band members after having waited for the South African for more than three hours.

Gwala finally showed up for his performance at around 3am yet he was scheduled to begin his performance at 11pm. Fans, who had been enthralled by Jah Prayzah, who himself was a culprit of coming late for the show, started getting impatient with Gwala’s band members, who were doing their sound check on stage before being pelted with missiles.

Although the pint-sized “Zumba” musician took music lovers down memory lane with hits that defined his legendary status — “Gumba Faya” and “Ngeke Ngiphinde” — it was, however, disappointing to note that he played not more than seven songs, despite him being the main act.

After Gwala’s performance fans called for Jah Prayzah to come back on stage after he had delivered a top-notch act earlier on the night. Even “Amadamara” could not raise the spirits of a somewhat weary-looking crowd but it surely evoked memories of the good old 1990s’ days.

Born Mukudzei Mukombe, Jah Prayzah stole the show from the great South African musician as he kept revellers on the dance floor. Songs like “Sorry Mama” and the ever popular “Gochi Gochi” had party lovers going crazy. Fans were left convinced that the show belonged to Jah Prayzah despite Romeo Gasa’s sterling performance.

“Jah Prayzah idhara (a master)”, said one reveller, echoing the sentiments of many who attended the show.

Jah Prayzah proved that his impressive act at the 21st February Movement Gala in Chipinge was no fluke. 

Gwala, who is on the road to resuscitate his career, is expected to release his yet-to-be-named album soon. Herald