Prodigal Son Returns to Zimbabwe After Many Years in Exile

Thomas Mapfumo, popularly known as Mukanya, landed in the country to a heroes welcome after 14 years in exile in the United States. He fled the Robert Mugabe regime that sought to jail him over his political views. Mapfumo is set to grace the stage with legendary musician Oliver Mtukudzi  and Jah Prayzah in a sold out concert in Harare on the 28th of April.

  • Zimbabwe:   Mukanya Dares Mnangagwa On Graft

    Zimbabwe Standard, 22 April 2018

    Chimurenga music star Thomas Mukanya Mapfumo is in the country after spending 14 years in the United States. On Saturday Mukanya will perform at Glamis Arena in Harare at a show… Read more »

  • Zimbabwe:   Thomas Mapfumo Receives Grand Welcome

    The Herald, 20 April 2018

    Legendary chimurenga musician Thomas "Mukanya" Mapfumo was all smiles when he landed at the Robert Mugabe International Airport on Wednesday night. Read more »

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Thomas Mapfumo

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