Tuesday, April 09, 2013
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SOUTH AFRICAN songbird Zahara is
scheduled to grace an Africa Freedom Day concert at the Government Complex in
Lusaka Zambia next month.
According to the press release, the award-winning
Afro-soul singer, songwriter and poet will perform on Friday May 24 under the theme
‘Africa Night With Zahara’.
The 25-year-old’s debut album ‘Loliwe’ went double
platinum and the singer won 8 awards at last year’s South African Music Awards. From Zambia, local artists Pompi and Scarlet have
been lined up as opening acts for the concert.
The Africa Night concert has been organised by the
Straight Up Company to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of Africa Freedom
Day, which falls on May 25. The concert is designed to portray Africa’s unity,
and inspire people to embrace their African identity.
Straight Up managing director, Alinani Mugala said
the company had partnered with pan-African brands to ensure the event’s success.
“We at Straight Up believe that Africa is the
future and we strive to build up the continent in all our endeavours,” said
Mugala. “Zahara represents the future of African music. Her music speaks to so
many people and resonates with diverse cultures.”Straight Up Company also organised last November’s
hugely successful sold-out performances by South African comedian Trevor Noah.
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