The Chibuku Road to Fame competition is back for its 25th anniversary in 2025! In partnership with the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe (NACZ), the event aims to find and uplift Zimbabwe’s next big musical stars.

The competition will run from August 23 to October 4, 2025, with the theme, “25 Years of discovering talent.” This year’s event features a new format with six joint provincial finals, each featuring 20 groups. From each of the provincial finals, three winners will be selected to move on to the National Grand Finale. The grand finale will feature the top ten artists from across the country.
Prizes
Provincial Final Prizes
* 1st Prize: USD$2,500
* 2nd Prize: USD$1,500
* 3rd Prize: USD$1,000
Chibuku Road to Fame National Final Prizes
* 1st Prize: USD$15,000 and a recording contract
* 2nd Prize: USD$10,000
* 3rd Prize: USD$7,000

The Chibuku brand leverages music and dance to connect with communities and support the next generation of rising stars.
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