{"id":102029,"date":"2024-12-18T08:45:59","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T06:45:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/tagwirei-behind-cancellation-of-winky-ds-hicc-new-years-eve-performance"},"modified":"2024-12-18T10:51:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T08:51:28","slug":"tagwirei-behind-cancellation-of-winky-ds-hicc-new-years-eve-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zimbabwe\/all-news\/tagwirei-behind-cancellation-of-winky-ds-hicc-new-years-eve-performance","title":{"rendered":"Tagwirei Behind Cancellation Of Winky D&#8217;s HICC New Year\u2019s Eve Performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. <\/strong><\/span>Controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, through his foundation, paid the Rainbow Tourism Group US$245,000, leading to the cancellation of Winky D\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve performance at the Harare International Conference Centre.<\/p>\n<p>This booking included 200 rooms for five days. ZimLive reported that Tagwirei\u2019s Bridging Gaps Foundation reserved the venue on behalf of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, of which he is a devoted member. A source briefed on the developments said:<\/p>\n<p>The SDAs usually hold a Crossover Service at Glamis Arena Stadium. It was Rainbow which invited Tagwirei to use the HICC, not the other way round.<\/p>\n<p>Rainbow insisted that the arrangement with Winky D was not financially beneficial as it involved revenue share, whereas they wanted an outright payment for use of the venue.<\/p>\n<p>They negotiated an arrangement where Tagwirei pays US$245,000 for the HICC and 200 rooms for five days.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, Winky D\u2019s legal counsel, Tsunga Law International, said the venue owners decided to prioritize another event on December 31, 2024, despite an established agreement with Winky D.<\/p>\n<p>The law firm also said the venue had been secured as early as May 2024, with all necessary arrangements already in place for the show.<\/p>\n<p>Rainbow corporate communications manager Pride Khumbula did not respond to inquiries from ZimLive, and Tagwirei also declined to comment.<\/p>\n<p>The hotel group, partially owned by the state, is facing backlash from Winky D fans who accuse it of conspiring with the ruling ZANU PF party to silence the musician. Tagwirei\u2019s involvement has intensified these suspicions.<\/p>\n<p>Winky D\u2019s sharp social commentary has drawn the attention of ZANU PF, leading to his music being blacklisted by ZBC at one point.<\/p>\n<p>It remains uncertain whether Winky D will proceed with his New Year\u2019s Eve gig, as speculation grows that he may announce a different venue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Zimbabwe<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zimbabwe. Controversial businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei, through his foundation, paid the Rainbow Tourism Group US$245,000, leading to the cancellation of Winky D\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve performance at the Harare International Conference Centre. This booking included 200 rooms for five days. 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