A shadowy organisation representing migrants has called on promoters to cancel all music concerts scheduled for August, including highly anticipated shows by Winky D and Jah Prayzah, claiming the events could clash with planned anti-government demonstrations.
Calls for protests against the recently enacted Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act have gained traction on social media ahead of demonstrations reportedly planned to begin on July 31, prompting repeated warnings from government against what it has described as illegal protests.
A little-known organisation, the Forum for African Migrant and Minority Unity (FAMMU), has now urged promoters to suspend all music events throughout August.
In a statement, FAMMU said the proposed demonstrations would take precedence over entertainment activities.
“As the people of Zimbabwe, acting within and in the best interest of the nation and its people, we assume the special powers to override and suspend all contracts and planned music shows in Zimbabwe, whether by local or international artists, for the entire month of August 2026.
“This decision comes in light of planned peaceful demonstrations and citizen actions commencing across Zimbabwe on 31 July 2026 and continuing indefinitely.
“While the demonstrations are intended to be peaceful, we urge caution to avoid risk, inconvenience and disruption to artists, crews, venues and audiences,” the organisation said.
August is traditionally one of Zimbabwe’s busiest months on the entertainment calendar, with several major concerts already scheduled as winter festivities gather momentum.
Among the headline events are performances by music heavyweights Jah Prayzah and Winky D, whose Tètè a Tètè concert is widely regarded as one of the most anticipated shows of the year.
Despite FAMMU’s appeal, promoters are unlikely to heed the call given the scale of the planned events and the significant investments already made.
The government has repeatedly warned against unlawful demonstrations, insisting security agencies are prepared to maintain public order.
