Bulawayo shutdown: Winky D’s ultimate showdown
The Bulawayo Shutdown is arguably the last major musical event on the calendar this year as 2024 draws to a close.
The two maestros will be backed by Freeman, Saintfloew, Feli Nandi, Bulawayo’s Insimbi Zezhwane, and Mzoe7, among a host of other artists.
The shutdown caps a memorable early year for Bulawayo on the arts scene.
This will be the first time Winky D and Jah Prayzah share the stage in Bulawayo, adding a unique twist to the show.
The event, organised by Harris Entertainment, will be special for Winky D’s die-hard fans as it will be his last performance of the year.
Winky D has been forced to shelve his annual shutdown at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) after being elbowed out by gospel musician Everton Mlalazi.
Mlalazi will be hosting his end-of-year event at HICC on December 31, creating a dilemma for Winky D and his dedicated fans.
Winky D will be hoping to deliver a scintillating performance, capping a brilliant year that saw his music return to national radio and television after a one-year ban. His music was banned on State media after the release of “Eureka Eureka” in 2023 which had hard-hitting social commentary songs.
The dancehall kingpin has been a regular feature at the Bulawayo Shutdown, with Jah Prayzah also making his return to the City of Kings after a long absence.
Advance tickets for the mega event are being sold for US$10 for ordinary entry, with VIP tickets priced at US$40.
