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South African music duo Mafikizolo is set to perform at the Harare International Conference Centre with Oliver Mtukudzi on December 19. The Khona hitmakers are expected to bring the festive mood to their local fans considering that December 19 will be “shutdown” Friday for most workers.

The group has performed in the country before and left lasting impressions with their stagework and timeless hits like Emlanjeni popularly known as “I will meet you at the river”.

Their combination with Oliver Mtukudzi is likely to bring fireworks to HICC and leave lasting impressions. Mtukudzi is currently riding high with his new album Mukombe Wemvura.

Show organiser Simba Madziwa of Simmad Entertainment said they’ve prepared a spectacular festive season ignition event for music lovers.

“It will be the last day at work for most workers and they will be in festive season mood. Mafikizolo is a talented duo and we want people to begin their festive season in style. We promise a good show because we have many spices on the programme. Tuku will ensure that the visitors are well complemented,” said Madziwa.

Mafikizolo is a renowned regional group.

Their name may mean new kids on the block, who just arrived yesterday in Zulu, but Mafikizolo are no newcomers. This vibrant, stylish group that created a delicious dance brew by mixing old and new South African sounds, have released seven-hit filled Afro pop albums, sold over a million copies, picked up countless awards, and is undoubtedly one of the most successful groups in South Africa.

According to the group’s biography, apart from the eight SAMA awards and many other awards they have received, career highlights include going multi-platinum, performing at Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Aids charity shows in Norway and Cape Town, travelling to London, Japan and around Africa; meeting Nelson Mandela and performing for Thabo Mbeki.