Chibuku Road to Fame Finals Set for Gwanzura Stadium
ALL roads lead to Gwanzura Stadium on Saturday, October 4, where the Chibuku Road to Fame 2025 National Finals will be held, bringing together the country’s top emerging music groups.
The competition, which began on August 23 with provincial finals across Zimbabwe, has kept audiences entertained with exciting performances and fresh talent. This year’s edition is a special one, as the popular contest celebrates 25 years of discovering and nurturing local musicians, in partnership with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ).
So far, eight provinces have crowned their winners, while Harare and Mashonaland Central will soon confirm their representatives. A total of 10 groups will battle it out at the grand finale, which promises a full day of music and entertainment from 10am until late, featuring both competing groups and established guest artists.
Groups that have already qualified include:
- Core Vibes (Afro-fusion) – Midlands
- All in One (Afro-fusion) – Mashonaland West
- Simuniziva (Afro-fusion) – Matabeleland North
- Dab Band (Afro-fusion) – Bulawayo
- Bolamba Culture Birds (Traditional contemporary music) – Matabeleland South
- Afro Pulse (Afro-fusion) – Masvingo
- Mnenga Band (Afro-fusion) – Manicaland
- Jungle Foxes (Sungura) – Mashonaland East
The national champion will walk away with USD15,000 and a recording contract, while the second and third-placed groups will receive USD10,000 and USD7,000 respectively.
Since its launch in 2001, Chibuku Road to Fame has grown into Zimbabwe’s leading music talent search platform, offering aspiring artists a rare chance to launch their careers on the national stage.
