He opened his set with the timeless classicDon’t Wanna Be a Player, and just like that, the crowd—mostly mature R&B lovers—was transported straight back to the golden era of 90s soul.
It was the perfect setting: a chilly winter night warmed by waves of soulful music and the palpable energy of a crowd that had waited nearly two decades to sing along with their icon.
And sing they did—word for word, note for note.
At times, Joe appeared overwhelmed, his eyes glassy with emotion as he looked out into a sea of fans serenading him with love. “This Zimbabwean energy. this love.
I’ve missed it,” Joe said mid-performance, his voice thick with gratitude.
And while age may have mellowed the once constantly-swaying crooner—evident when he kicked off his shoes and performed seated in an armchair—it did nothing to dull his charm or vocal magic.
If anything, the slower pace made the experience more intimate, more heartfelt. “I’ve been doing this for 30 years,” he reminded the crowd, as cheers erupted across the venue.
From the VIP section to the general arena, the feeling was unanimous: Joe Thomas still hasit.
Every song on the setlist hit the right note, fromI Wanna Know, Good Girls, If I was Your Man toStutter, bringing waves of emotion and triggering memories in the audience.
Women, who made up the majority of the crowd, swayed and sang with tears in their eyes—Joe’s teary-eyed moments reflected right back at him.
Supporting acts including ExQ, Juke Box, and DJs Tich Mataz, Tamuka, and Chiweddar brought their own energy to the night.
While some of the local acts still have room to grow in stage presence and live delivery, their performances added a local flavour that was appreciated.
In the end, Joe Thomas didn’t just deliver a concert—he gave Harare a night to remember, full of love, soul, and emotional connection.
And as the final notes faded into the winter night, one thing was clear: legends may age, but their music remains timeless.
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