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Bruce Ndlovu Showbiz Correspondent
After pulling out of last month’s Bulawayo gig fearing xenophobia reprisal attacks, South African kwaito act, Big Nuz yesterday jetted into the country for its eagerly anticipated show that is billed for the Large City Hall tonight.The duo of R Mashesha and Danger touched down in Bulawayo yesterday afternoon, openly mingling with young up-and-coming kwaito artistes from the city before making their way to their local base, a lodge in Northend.

The third member of the trio — flight phobic Mampintsha, was set to join the rest of the group in Beitbridge last night where they performed at another show at Pagomba Lodge.

Big Nuz member, Danger, said they felt welcome in Zimbabwe, on what is their second visit to Bulawayo and sixth in the country.

“We always get a great welcome in Zimbabwe and the country is like a second home for us. When we’re here, the people treat us well,” Danger said.

He said those who would attend the show would have a taste of their new music, adding that they would try to squeeze in collaborations with local artistes.

“Back in South Africa, we’ve been busy in studio working on new stuff. We’ll give our fans a taste of what we’ve come up with so far,” Danger said.

“We’re also open to collaborations and we’ll welcome any young artistes that want to work with us.”

R Mashesha, who has been unwell for some time said he was recovering and that fans would be seeing more of him.

The artiste, famous for his laid back delivery and witty lyricism, has been the subject of speculation because of his ill health, with some alleging that he was on his death bed while a rumour that he had died circulated on social media networks recently.

“You’ll see more of me with the rest of the group. All I can say is that I’m back,” he declared.

The trio will perform alongside Sandra Ndebele with a host of local up-and-coming artistes, including award winning kwaito dance group, Magesh.

Organiser of the event Sammy Washington Washaya of Zero One One Entertainment said that the trio was ready to give their all after last month’s aborted Independence eve gig.

“At the time, we felt it wasn’t right to hold the show considering all that was happening.

“That’s why we’re holding the show now and that’s why we’ve invited all these young artistes to show solidarity,” Washaya said.