Experience the Magic of JahPrayzah at Victoria Falls Carnival
JahPrayzah, the Zimbabwean contemporary music sensation, will make his debut at the Victoria Falls Carnival – now in its 11th edition – where fans can expect nothing short of fireworks. The hugely popular singer, backed by Third Generation, will join the crème de la crème of the music scene at the three-day festival.
Born Mukudzeyi Mukombe, JahPrayzah is popularly referred to by fans and media as ‘Musoja’ – a Shona word for ‘soldier’ – a name he earned mostly because of his signature band uniform of military fatigues. The moniker ‘JahPrayzah’ comes from his first name, Mukudzeyi, which means ‘Praise Him’.
As a young boy, JahPrayzah liked writing and reading his father’s Shona novels, swimming in the river with friends, and hunting in the forests. He nurtured his habit of singing at school assemblies and church, as well as playing the mbira with his teacher Mupa Musimbe. JahPrayzah has several hit albums to his credit, including ‘Sungano Yerudo’ (2013), ‘Jerusarema’ (2015), ‘Tsviriyo’ (2013), ‘Chitubu’ (2018), ‘Mdara Vachauya’ (2016), ‘Gwara’ (2021), and 2020 release ‘Hokoyo’.
JahPrayzah is currently working on the release of his upcoming album due out in May 2023. People began to recognize his natural gifts in music and language, and he was encouraged to take it seriously. He has essentially been the go-to artist for the good times in a nation of crying children and laughing hyenas (to borrow a line from one of Imbongi Albert Nyathis seminal poems) – from people paying JahPrayzah to get off stage, to now drawing thousands of music fans to his shows.
Some of the performing artistes who have been confirmed at the festival are Black Motion, a South African house duo, Mzansi’s mapiano musician Musa Keys, Mafikizolo, Andrea the Vocalist, Mi Casa, Enzo Ishall, songbird Anita Jaxson, and Oskido among others. The carnival’s general access ticket for day one pass is US$50, two-day pass US$65, and a three-day pass US$90. For the VIP ticket, a three-day pass is selling at US$295. It includes access to a VIP viewing deck with a private VIP bar and toilet facilities, private pool party April 29, sunset cruise that will include drinks and snacks.
Overall, the Victoria Falls Carnival offers festival-goers fun, thrills, and exciting entertainment.
