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Award-winning Zimbabwean musician Mukudzei Mukombe, popularly known as Jah Prayzah, is facing a potential hostile reception in South Africa as calls for a boycott of his upcoming concert gain momentum.

The artist is scheduled to perform on November 15, 2025, at Elis Park Arena in Johannesburg as part of his "Ndini Mukudzei" album tour. However, a growing campaign, led by Zimbabwean activist Alois Naka (known online as Ali Naka), is urging Zimbabwean migrants and refugees in South Africa to shun the show.

"If you are a Zimbabwean refugee in South Africa and you attend this nonsense, you are part of the problem! Stop supporting Zanu-PF artists. They are part of the problem," Naka said in a post on X.

The boycott stems from Jah Prayzah's well-known affinity with the ruling Zanu-PF party, which critics blame for driving thousands of Zimbabweans to migrate in search of employment. The musician has previously performed at party events and received gifts, including luxury vehicles, from controversial business figure Wicknell Chivayo.

Some of his songs, including Kutonga Kwaro and Chiremerera, have been used as soundtracks for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's events, further cementing his association with the ruling party.

It remains uncertain whether the boycott campaign will significantly impact turnout among Zimbabweans in South Africa, but the controversy has already sparked heated debate online.
- NewZimbabwe