Festive seasons come with increased activities on the entertainment front, with artists criss-crossing the country to give out their best and spice the fun.
This year, the situation has not been different as artists have been jumping from one event to another. Some artists have featured in many big events that have taken place.
Some of the artists have had to contend with a heavy schedule. They include Fada Moti, Onesimus, Saint, Black Missionaries Band, Zeze Kingston and Eli Njuchi.
After starring in his Hive Experience Concert in Lilongwe on Saturday, Eli Njuchi was on New Year’s Eve expected to lead the Blantyre 2024 Fireworks Display at Scallas’ Café.
In Lilongwe, a similar event was expected to be headlined by rising amapiano star Fada Moti at Mesh Gardens after his appearance at Soul Food event at Blues Bar in Blantyre.
The pick of the season is Onesimus who last night alone was billed to perform at two different venues, Amaryllis Hotel and Club 247 near Kameza Roundabout in Blantyre.
Another artist appearing in two events on the same night is DJ Mighty Virus. The Blantyre-based DJ was expected to showcase at the Scallas’ Café fireworks as well as at the All Black Everything at Blues Bar.
In an interview yesterday, DJ Mighty Virus said if they cannot work hard during the peak in December, their survival in the next three months can be hard since business takes a bit of a back step.
“That aside, it was part of my plan to make a comeback from November. That is why I have been super active in the last two months. But I want to maintain the momentum by launching new monthly party initiatives. That should keep the groove going,” he said.
After his performance on Monday night at Sangalala Focal Point in Cape Mclear, Mangochi, Zeze Kingston headed to Mzuzu yesterday for another performance.
He said although the schedules are draining, they are strategic for their survival in the lean period.
The Alamu Anu star said: “The money that we earn now can be channelled to other projects such as music video production. So you can see that the time on the road is worth it.”
On his part, Club 247 director MacDonald Soko said making double appearances on the same day is not a problem as long as the artists know how to manage their schedules.
“They know that come January, things take a slow turn on the entertainment front. But it is not an issue as long as they show up,” he said.
