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MULTI award-winning dendera maestro Sulumani Chimbetu “popped the question” as he celebrated his 33rd birthday in style at the Private Lounge in Harare on Wednesday.

Upon arriving at the venue, one would not think it was mid-week, as cars were lined up along the venue’s street as if it were a Friday night gig or some party on the weekend.

The highlight of the evening was when one of the event organisers, Mahwindo, during her speech said:

“We congratulate you Sulu as you turn 33 years old today, may you continue to give us more good music and may the Lord bless you with more years.

“However, we’re sick and tired of small things like these birthday parties, we want a wedding!”

At the mention of wedding, the crowd broke into wild roars and all Sulu and wife could do was just smile.

Sulu later took to the stage, thanked all fellow musicians, fans, sponsors, promoters and his band for their love and support and then spiced up the evening by responding to Mahwindo’s demand saying:

“Mahwindo, I’ve heard your request and you leave me with no option but to ask my wife in the presence of all these people if she wants a wedding.” (as he knelt on both knees)

After Sulu’s request, his wife responded “yes”, much to the delight and riotous applause of the crowd who were packed into the downtown joint.

So fans of the dendera ace can expect a wedding for the Sean Timba hit-maker.

From there on, the party proceeded with Jah Prayzah dropping a track he wrote for Sulu’s birthday. His performance was followed by the cake cutting ceremony and energetic live performances from First Farai, Progress Chipfumo, Afrika Revenge, Tryson Chimbetu, and Peter Moyo, among many others.

Among the several cash gifts he received, Sulu walked away with a business stand worth $30,000 from a Bulawayo-based businessman — a welcome addition for him and his blushing bride to be. —ZimboJam.