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Bongani Ndlovu Showbiz Correspondent
ALL is set for the 21st February Movement gala taking place tomorrow at Victoria Falls’ Chinotimba Stadium with a youthful pack of artistes raring to entertain people. The celebrations being held under the theme “Celebrating the birth of Gushungo, the icon of Zimbabwe’s revolution and champion of youth empowerment” will see comedians Clive Chigubu, Babongile Sikhonjwa and poet Sithandazile Dube hosting the gala which will have a mixture of Sungura, Zim dancehall, Afro Pop, Gospel, Jazz and Tshibilika music.

Talented bands from the host town – Mokoomba, Ubuntu Bomuntu, Sunset Cruise, Insubuli, Inkume and Chicken Bus will be joined by Zim dancehall duo of Seh Calaz and King Shaddy.

Dance group – Iyasa, Sandra Ndebele, Sulumani Chimbetu, Tambaoga, Esau Siwela, Shingisai Suluma among other artistes are expected to lead an expected 20,000 strong crowd in celebrating the life of an illustrious statesman, President Mugabe.

The gala running under the theme: “Jive for an icon” will kick off at 6PM and be broadcast live on ZBCtv from 8:30PM for five hours.

“For those who aren’t able to make it to Victoria Falls, the gala will be beamed live on ZBCtv. They can join the festivities in the comfort of their homes and celebrate the President’s birthday wherever they are in the country,” gala coordinator Alois Chamboko said.

He said they had done away with the usual gala line-up and settled for youthful acts as it was in line with the 21st February Movement philosophy.

The gala will also be an opportunity to celebrate President Mugabe’s assumption of the African Union chair earlier this month.