{"id":1198,"date":"2025-10-12T12:12:44","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T12:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thewasupost.co.zw\/?p=1198"},"modified":"2025-10-12T12:12:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T12:12:44","slug":"mutare-fans-go-wild-at-castle-braai-fest-as-exq-killer-t-and-dj-tamuka-light-up-madziro-leisure-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thewasupost.co.zw\/index.php\/2025\/10\/12\/mutare-fans-go-wild-at-castle-braai-fest-as-exq-killer-t-and-dj-tamuka-light-up-madziro-leisure-centre\/","title":{"rendered":"Mutare Fans Go Wild at Castle Braai Fest as ExQ, Killer T, and DJ Tamuka Light Up Madziro Leisure Centre"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>By Takudzwa Madondo<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" data-id=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewasupost.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251012-WA0036.jpg?resize=640%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewasupost.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251012-WA0036.jpg?w=765&amp;ssl=1 765w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewasupost.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251012-WA0036.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mutare was set ablaze yesterday night as the Castle Lager Braai Fest brought musical fireworks to Madziro Leisure Centre on the outskirts of the city. Music lovers from across Manicaland Province turned out in droves for a sizzling night of entertainment, food, and drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Headlining the event were Zimbabwe\u2019s top acts \u2014 ExQ, Killer T, and DJ Tamuka \u2014 who delivered explosive performances that kept fans dancing well into the early hours of Sunday morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opening the show was DJ Tamuka, whose high-energy set instantly ignited the crowd. The Gweru-born producer mixed Amapiano, Afrobeat, and local hits, setting a vibrant tone and drawing fans closer to the stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zimdancehall heavyweight Killer T followed, storming onto the stage with his hit \u201cKufamba KwaPaurosi.\u201d He went on to belt out crowd favorites like \u201cDelilah\u201d and \u201cNgausandidaro Mujolo,\u201d sending the audience into a frenzy. The venue turned into one massive sing-along as fans echoed every lyric. Responding to chants for more, Killer T threw in old-time classics including \u201cVakandiona Ndichitonga kuHaifa,\u201d sparking loud cheers and nostalgic vibes from longtime supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then came the ever-smooth ExQ \u2014 affectionately known as Mr. Putiti \u2014 who switched the tempo with his trademark romantic style. He serenaded the crowd with timeless love anthems such as \u201cMaidei,\u201d \u201cTsvigiri,\u201d and \u201cNzenza,\u201d captivating couples and Urban Grooves loyalists alike. His polished choreography and flawless vocals reminded fans why he remains one of Zimbabwe\u2019s most enduring stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From mouth-watering braais to electrifying performances, the Castle Braai Fest lived up to its reputation \u2014 giving Mutare fans an unforgettable night of music, flavor, and fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewasupost.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251012-WA0035.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewasupost.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251012-WA0035.jpg?w=1020&amp;ssl=1 1020w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewasupost.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251012-WA0035.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/thewasupost.co.zw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG-20251012-WA0035.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Takudzwa Madondo Mutare was set ablaze yesterday night as the Castle Lager Braai Fest brought musical fireworks to Madziro Leisure Centre on the outskirts of the city. Music lovers from across Manicaland Province turned out in droves for a sizzling night of entertainment, food, and drink. 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