Source: The Herald – Breaking news.
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The national finals will take place on November 9 in Harare at a venue to be announced.
National winners will receive US$15000 prize money plus a recording contract, while the second and third finalists will win US$ 7500 and US$5000, respectively.
As a precursor to the national finals, aspiring winners are now battling it out at provincial level.
Winners at provincial level will each pocket US$2 500, while the second-placed groups will get US$1 500.
The third finalists get a US$1 000 cash prize.
conjunction with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe.
Last weekend, Bulawayo’s representatives were selected during a stiff competition held at KoNjabulo Elangeni Beerhall.
Bulawayo Central’s afro-traditional ensemble Music to Music was crowned winner, while afro-fusion outfit Amani Pulse came second.
Sungura exponent Tawedzegwa was voted third finalist.
The Mashonaland East provincial finals took place at The Place in Chivhu on the same day.
Gospel outfit Pilgrims of Christ will represent the province at the national finals.
Harare Afro-fusion group, The Outlaws, won the ticket to represent the province at national level.
Another Afro-fusion ensemble, Mazvi, came second while sungura group ZCM were voted third.
In Matabeleland South, sungura ensemble Fugues Band was crowned provincial winner.
In Midlands, Redcliff-based Afro-fusion group, The Cousin, came first while Core Vybs from Gweru and Shurugwi Stars were voted second and third respectively.
Shanty Town – an Afro-fusion outfit – will represent Masonaland Central at national level.
Manicland’s provincial finals will take place this Saturday at Mandel Beerhall in Watsomba, while Matabeleland North representatives will be selected on the same day at Lwendulu Beerhall, Hwange.
The Mashonaland West provincial finals will take place at Hustlers Bar, Murombedzi, on October 26.
Chihambakwe Beerhall in Triangle will host the provincial finals for Masvingo Province on the same day. A stiff competition is guaranteed in Masvingo, which is famed for producing top musicians in this contest.
Midlands Afro-fusion outfit, 911 Band, won last year’s edition at national level.
Some of the previous Chibuku Road to Fame winners are Romeo Gasa, Club Shanga, Munandi Express, Terry & Bliss, amongothers.
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