Mukanya’s farewell gig unites Zim Diaspora

📅 Published: August 26, 2025

Curated by AllZimNews.com

It turned out to be a big reunion of stars who showed their solidarity with Mukanya.

Big names, including former footballers were in attendance in Birmingham, where a record crowd gathered.

Former Warriors captain Benjani Mwaruwari, former Dynamos skipper Memory Mucherahowa, former CAPS United forward Stewart Murisa and ex-Masvingo United forward Musareka Jenitala graced the event.

For Kurai, he had a good day in office during his maiden tour of the United Kingdom. “I enjoyed the show alongside the legend.

The reception was overwhelming and it was my first time meeting hordes of fans in the United Kingdom.

Performance-wise, we nailed it as fans showed up in numbers,” he stressed. “I was impressed that most fans in the United Kingdom know my music, as they sang along to many of the tracks.

It was a marvel to watch fans dancing to both my songs and Mukanya’s compositions.

I am still around, but I will return home with good memories that I hope many people will cherish. ”Mukanya could be signing off his career with a farewell gig in Zimbabwe. “I have spoken to him about his retirement plans, but it will be a difficult decision for him considering that music has become his lifestyle.

It’s like quitting journalism, which would be a difficult decision.

Mukanya has lined up another show in South Africa before he comes to Zimbabwe to bid farewell to his fans on home turf,” he emphasised.

He also saluted Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom for their loyalty. “The Zimbabwean spirit was exhibited at this particular show.

I didn’t know that Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom are united, and that unity has been enhanced by good music.

I felt like I was home with Shona speakers in the auditorium. ”Kurai was also impressed by promoters who are now seeking his services. “I had a great chance to meet arts promoters in the United Kingdom looking for my services.

We are still at the negotiating table and if all goes accordingly, I might return here before the year ends or early next year.

It feels like a miracle considering that I was a nonentity three years ago,” shared Kurai.