UB40 in Zimbabwe | Ali Campbell and Full Band Ready to Rock Harare
UB40, the renowned English reggae and pop band led by Ali Campbell, has made a highly anticipated arrival in Zimbabwe.
The group is preparing for their much-awaited concert at the Old Hararians Sports Club in Harare on Thursday.
Expressing his excitement, Campbell joyfully stated, “I am really happy to be back in Zimbabwe and I cannot wait to do the show. I hope many of you come as you possibly can. Come sing and dance if you love reggae music.”
The enthusiasm of his statement was palpable, reflecting the anticipation surrounding their performance.
Interestingly, some members of UB40 have previously visited Zimbabwe as part of the original lineup of the band.
They delivered a memorable performance at Rufaro Stadium several decades ago. Notably, the late Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi had the honor of warming up the stage for the Birmingham-based musical ensemble during their previous visit.
This time, local fans are in for a treat as UB40 returns to Zimbabwe since maiden performance in 1982.
The nine-piece band, which gained prominence in the 1980s, has remained an iconic symbol of British music over the years.
Founded in 1978 with Ali Campbell on lead vocals, UB40 became a major brand with cover versions of timeless classics and hit songs such as “Red Red Wine”, “I Got You Babe” (a duet between Campbell and Chrissie Hynde) and “Falling In Love With You”.
UB40 has achieved remarkable success, selling over 70 million records to date.
Their music legacy spans over four decades, and the band continues to captivate audiences with their signature sound.
“We will always play the classics, like ‘Red Red Wine’ and ‘(I Can’t Help) Falling In Love With You,’ but we like to change the beginning and end of the show,” said Campbell.
“We will play ‘Lean On Me’ and maybe add three or four new songs. The band members are all fantastic musicians, and we have climbed back up to the biggest venues in the past 12 years.”
The concert organizer, Walter Wanyanya of Ngoma Nehosho Promotions said “Instantly recognisable as the true voice of UB40, Ali and the band are raring to go and ready to play in Zimbabwe again. The band was in Harare back in 1982. You won’t want to miss this iconic concert.”
Tickets for the concert, priced at US$60 and have been on sale for a while.
Zimbabwean fans of UB40 can look forward to an unforgettable night of reggae and pop as the band takes the stage once again, showcasing their timeless hits and introducing new melodies to their loyal audience.
This one-night-only concert promises to be an iconic event that music enthusiasts won’t want to miss.
