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Artistes Hold Inaugural Zimdancehall Summit

It’s without a doubt that Zimdancehall is the biggest genre in urban Zimbabwean music. The genre and subculture has found much success in popular culture and airwaves. With big names such as Winky D, Seh Calaz, Souljah Love, Killer T to name but a few, it’s important to explore more. From the organisers of the Hip Hop Summit, comes the Zimdancehall Summit.

Held at the Zimbabwe College of Music on 28 June 2018, stakeholders in Zimdancehall. Over 30 panellists participated, among them journalists, arts managers, promoters and musicians. Some celebrities such as Mandla the Comedian, Misred, John Cole amongst others attended the summit.

According to Plot Mhako, the purpose of the summit is to discuss the foundation and current situation of the genre. Mhako said the event is aimed at creating linkages among stakeholders. “The summit will curate opportunities that spark meaningful connections and cultivate worthy relationships. It will enlighten and inform the Zimdancehall community by providing invaluable insight, tools and resources to build an economy and an industry,” he said.

Some of the panellists include arts, marketing, and events specialist Benjy Nyandoro, veteran music producer Mono Mukundu, pioneering musician in the genre Sniper Storm, arts journalist Nigel Pfunde and Edith Weutonga representing Zimbabwe Musicians Union.

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