Nyovest, Jah Prayzah to marinate the weekend - NewsDay Zimbabwe

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Nyovest, Jah Prayzah to marinate the weekend - NewsDay Zimbabwe

The show, at which Nyovest will share the stage with award-winning contemporary musician Jah Prayzah, will be yet another event that is set to make people’s weekends enjoyable.

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