Shoko Festival, has unveiled the lineup for it’s highly anticipated 2025 Mash Up Night. Set for Harare Gardens on Friday, September 26, this year’s Mash Up Night promises to be an unforgettable celebration of Zimbabwe’s vibrant urban culture and hip-hop legacy, with legendary producer Take Fizzo headlining the event.
A ground breaking influence in shaping Zimbabwe’s modern music industry, Take Fizzo is set to take festival-goers down memory lane with an electrifying showcase of his greatest hits and iconic productions.
The legendary producer will be joined by the urban grooves legends Mafriq and Trinity. Acts who were at the heart of some of the country’s most iconic musical moments and established the foundational sound that defines Zimbabwean urban music even now.
“Take Fizzo represents an era that laid the foundations for Zimbabwe’s modern music industry. His performance is the perfect way to mark 15 years of Shoko’s dedication to promoting urban culture and hip-hop.” – Shoko Festival Coordinator, Vera Chisvo
Mashoko Tapes will return for its highly anticipated second edition, serving as the creative heartbeat of Shoko Festival 2025. This groundbreaking music residency program brings together the festival’s Mash Up Nights performers in a collaborative environment to produce an original album, fostering artistic growth and cross-genre experimentation.
The 2025 Mashoko Tapes lineup showcases an exceptional blend of established and emerging talent, featuring:
Segulm, the Guru Afro visionary whose “First of Season” album represents bold artistic innovation; rising hip-hop powerhouse Briza from Bulawayo, celebrated for his commanding stage presence and authentic storytelling; 2024 Zim Hip-Hop Awards nominee and Music Connects alumnus, multi-disciplinary artist Paintafresco; and Harare rapper Yadis, who is emerging as one of the most promising female hip-hop voices after releasing her acclaimed debut mixtape “Ndakusasa Mixtape” and Enhle, who is a neo-soul RnB songstress.
This diverse collective will spend time in residence together, creating collaborative magic that bridges different sounds, styles, and stories, reinforcing Mashoko Tapes’ role as a catalyst for artistic growth and a testament to the power of collaboration in accelerating Zimbabwe’s dynamic music scene.
This year’s Mash Up Nights will highlight Shoko’s continued commitment to creative collaboration and cultural unity, drawing inspiration from the theme #TheLegacyXV as the festival celebrates 15 years of cutting-edge urban art, music, and youth culture.
