Feli Nandi Gives Zimbabwe’s Class of 2026 a 50 Percent Ticket Subsidy for HICC Concert

Zimbabwean musician Feli Nandi is giving members of the country’s graduating Class of 2026 a special reason to celebrate after announcing a 50 percent ticket subsidy for her upcoming “A Night with Feli Nandi Vol. 9: Fill Up HICC” concert. The offer is aimed at students graduating during the current tertiary education graduation season and will allow them to attend the highly anticipated show at half the standard ticket price. Graduates will need to present a valid student identification card to access the discounted admission. The initiative comes at a significant moment for thousands of young Zimbabweans who are completing their studies and entering a new stage of their lives.

The special offer gives graduates an opportunity to mark their academic achievement through an evening centred on Zimbabwean music and entertainment. For many students, graduation represents years of studying, examinations, financial sacrifices and personal challenges before finally reaching the finish line. Feli Nandi’s gesture adds a celebratory element to that achievement by making the concert more accessible to members of the Class of 2026. The initiative also creates a direct connection between a major national music event and a generation of young Zimbabweans who are beginning their professional journeys. By reducing the cost of entry by half, the musician is making it possible for more graduates to experience the event while celebrating their accomplishments with friends and fellow students.

The HICC concert carries additional significance because it will bring the curtain down on Feli Nandi’s eight-city national tour. The tour has taken her music to audiences in different parts of Zimbabwe and has provided an opportunity to connect with fans outside Harare. The finale at the Harare International Conference Centre is expected to serve as the culmination of that journey, bringing together the energy and experiences gathered throughout the tour. The concert will also be recorded live for an upcoming album, giving the event importance beyond the night itself. The Class of 2026 will therefore be attending a concert that forms part of an important chapter in Feli Nandi’s current musical career.

Feli Nandi’s manager, Connie Mazani, said the finale was designed to bring the entire tour journey together in one memorable experience. She explained that significant effort had gone into reaching the final show and that the team wanted audiences to experience the energy that had built throughout the tour. The live recording adds another dimension because the audience will become part of a musical moment that could eventually reach listeners through the resulting album. Mazani said the team wants concertgoers to enjoy themselves while also contributing to an atmosphere that can be captured for the live project. The event is therefore expected to combine a celebratory concert experience with the production of a lasting musical record.

“We have put a lot of work into getting to this point, and this is really about bringing the journey of the tour together in one special experience,” Mazani said. Her comments highlight the importance of the HICC performance as more than another stop on Feli Nandi’s concert calendar. The finale represents the completion of an eight-city journey and gives fans in Harare an opportunity to experience the final chapter in person. The live album recording also means that the audience will play a role in creating the atmosphere that will eventually form part of the recorded project. This makes attendance particularly significant for fans who want to witness the culmination of the tour.

The concert will feature a strong lineup of Zimbabwean performers, giving the event broad appeal among music fans. Tamy Moyo, ExQ, Baba Harare, Victor Kunonga, Mwenje Matole and Kurai Makore are all scheduled to perform alongside Feli Nandi. Intotal Band and Fusion 5 Mangwiro will also contribute to the programme, adding further musical depth to the evening. The diverse lineup brings together artists associated with different sounds and audiences within Zimbabwe’s music industry. Their involvement is expected to make the HICC finale a comprehensive celebration of local musical talent rather than a performance focused solely on the headline act.

One of the most distinctive features of the concert will be the participation of 20 choir finalists selected from more than 90 entries submitted from across Zimbabwe. Their appearance will provide another opportunity for emerging vocal talent to share a major stage with established musicians. The selection process has already created a platform for performers from different parts of the country to showcase their abilities. Bringing the finalists into the live concert also reinforces the event’s connection to developing and celebrating Zimbabwean talent. Their performance alongside Feli Nandi is expected to add a collective vocal element to a concert that will already feature several prominent names from the local music scene.

The decision to offer the Class of 2026 a 50 percent ticket subsidy also reflects the role that music can play in marking important personal milestones. Graduation celebrations often bring together students, families and friends after years of academic commitment. By providing discounted access to a major concert, Feli Nandi is creating an alternative way for graduates to celebrate their achievement in a lively public setting. The initiative may also help students who would otherwise struggle to afford standard concert ticket prices. For a generation entering a competitive job market, an affordable night of entertainment can provide an opportunity to relax and celebrate before taking on the next stage of adult life.

Preparations for the concert are reportedly progressing as organisers work towards delivering a smooth event and live recording. Gateway Stream Media manager Elton Kurima said the preparations were on course and confirmed that gates would open at 5pm. Because the concert is being recorded, attendees have also been reminded that cameras will be operating throughout the event. This means concertgoers can expect the atmosphere to be captured as part of the live album production. Fans attending the HICC finale should therefore arrive prepared to participate in a live musical experience where the audience itself forms part of the recording environment.

Kurima encouraged attendees to come ready to enjoy themselves while recognising the importance of the live recording. The cameras will capture performances, crowd reactions and the atmosphere created inside the venue, making the audience an important part of the final production. For Feli Nandi, the recording provides an opportunity to preserve the energy of the eight-city tour in a format that can reach audiences long after the HICC concert has ended. The project could also give fans who attend the finale a sense of involvement in a significant piece of her musical catalogue. The combination of live performances, guest appearances and the choir finalists should provide plenty of material for an energetic album recording.

The concert also arrives at an important point in Feli Nandi’s career as she continues to build her presence within Zimbabwe’s music industry. Completing an eight-city tour demonstrates the scale of the project and the effort required to take a live production to audiences across the country. Ending the tour at the HICC provides a high-profile setting for the final performance while the live recording gives the tour a lasting legacy. The participation of established artists and emerging choir finalists further broadens the significance of the event. It positions the concert as both a celebration of the tour and a showcase of Zimbabwean musical talent.

For the Class of 2026, however, the immediate attraction will be the opportunity to celebrate graduation at a significantly reduced ticket price. Students graduating during the current tertiary graduation season can take advantage of the 50 percent subsidy by presenting a valid student ID. The offer provides graduates with a practical way to join other music fans at the HICC while marking one of the most important achievements of their academic lives. It also gives Feli Nandi an opportunity to connect her music with a young audience at a major transitional point in their lives. With the concert serving as the finale of her national tour and the recording of a live album, the graduates will have the chance to become part of a memorable moment in Zimbabwean music.

“A Night with Feli Nandi Vol. 9: Fill Up HICC” is therefore shaping up to be more than a conventional concert finale. It will bring together Feli Nandi, a strong lineup of Zimbabwean performers, 20 choir finalists and an audience that will help create the atmosphere for a live album. The 50 percent ticket subsidy adds a special layer to the event by giving Zimbabwe’s Class of 2026 an affordable opportunity to celebrate their academic milestones. With gates opening at 5pm and preparations already underway, attention now turns to the HICC for the final chapter of the eight-city tour. For Feli Nandi, the concert will close one musical journey while creating a lasting record, and for the graduating Class of 2026, it offers a chance to celebrate their achievements through an evening of Zimbabwean music.