By Chantelle Muzanenhamo
Zimbabwe’s renowned dancehall chanter, Silent Killer, also known as Ngwere, stirred up controversy after arriving late for his much-anticipated performance at Pagomba Cafe in Beitbridge on Saturday, October 5th.
Speculations suggest that the artist didn’t make his entrance until 5 AM on Sunday morning, igniting anger among his loyal supporters.
As fans gathered at the venue, excitement quickly turned to anger when it became clear that they would be waiting much longer than expected.
Many had traveled long distances and spent good money on tickets to see their favorite performer, making his tardiness feel like a personal insult.
The situation escalated to the point where some fans reportedly threw stones at one of Ngwere’s management team’s cars as a way to express their outrage.
When Ngwere eventually showed up, he found himself cornered by an angry crowd. The frustration was palpable as fans confronted him, demanding an explanation for his lateness.
This public confrontation could have ended badly for both the artist and his team, but fortunately, it did not lead to any serious violence.
Seeking to mend the situation, Ngwere decided to hold a free performance later that Sunday evening. The offer attracted a large crowd, demonstrating that many fans still had love for the artist despite feeling let down.
However, the disappointment from the initial incident hung over the event.
“I appreciated the free performance, but we will never attend one of his shows again,” voiced one unhappy fan.
Another expressed their displeasure more pointedly, saying, “We paid for tickets to see him perform, but he showed up late. He had to perform on Sunday, which is a day many of us dedicate to church. Ngwere really disappointed us.”
Despite his good intentions to put on a free show, the late arrival overshadowed the performance and left a bitter taste for many fans