SA artists to headline 263 Culture Fest in Harare

The festival will be hosted by Moozlie alongside other MCs and aims to promote cultural exchange between Zimbabwe and South Africa. Beyond live performances, the event will support Breast Cancer Awareness Month and children’s homes, while also providing platforms for talent discovery through a competition.

A creative industry workshop will form part of the programme, offering training on business skills for artists, including the use of artificial intelligence tools to manage and expand their work. Music producer Tony Duardo is expected to appear as a guest speaker at the workshop.

Tapfuma Nzara, creative director of the event and co-founder of the 263 Cultural Hub, said the festival continues to strengthen intercultural exchange. He noted that artists and creatives from South Africa will work in Harare not only to showcase their culture but also to engage in educational initiatives. Nzara said the event regularly attracts audiences from across Africa and the UK, with this year expected to draw similar international attendance.

Nzara is also the founder of Mula VIP Rentals, a concierge and luxury rental service that has provided support for music videos and film productions across Africa. His company has been involved in the production of high-profile music videos including ‘Dalie’ by Kamo Mphela, Khalil Harrison and Tyler ICU, ‘Fela in Versace’ by AKA, ‘Unavailable’ by Davido and Musa Keys, ‘Iyo’ by Diamond Platnumz and Focalistic, ‘Phumakim’ by Cassper Nyovest, ‘Imali Eningi’ by Big Zulu featuring Ricky Rick, ‘Ngiyaz’fela Ngawe’ by Kwesta, and ‘Final’ by Wizkid.

In film, Mula VIP Rentals has supported Netflix titles such as Young, Rich and Famous, Real Estate Sisters, How to Ruin Christmas, Lobola Man, Happiness Ever After and The Vow. The company has also worked with Showmax on productions including Adulting, The Real Housewives of Johannesburg and Durban, and The Wife.

Tickets for the 263 Culture Fest are available here.